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There will be more than 33,000 brain tumors diagnosed in Americans this year, according to the National Cancer Institute; but a UAB neurosurgeon says advances in treatment paint a brighter outlook than in years past.2338 views Innovation & Development
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Lazar takes reins of McKnight Institute at UABLeading neuroscientist Ron Lazar joins UAB as director of the McKnight Brain Institute, a multidisciplinary research enterprise on learning and memory in aging.posted today 25 viewsStudy finds hackers could use brainwaves to steal passwordsUAB research suggests EEG headsets, growing in popularity among consumers, need better security.posted yesterday 266 viewsStaying in rhythmAnezi Uzendu, M.D., has touched the hearts of many patients and colleagues in his time at UAB; but now that reach is bigger than ever, after his own heart failed him.posted yesterday 4060 viewsMicron-sized hydrogel cubes show highly efficient delivery of a potent anti-cancer drugThis active drug-delivery system addresses the limitations seen for the anti-cancer drug BA-TPQ — poor solubility and low bioavailability.posted yesterday 394 viewsHere is what you need to know about ticks with the number of tick-borne illnesses in Alabama on the riseposted 2 days ago 452 views
With both Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease increasing in recent years, UAB wilderness medicine physician says it’s important to dress properly and to perform tick checks after woodland excursions.
Commander of UAB’s Special Tactics medical team wins prestigious awardUAB's Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team was honored following a recent overseas deployment when the team commander received a prestigious award.posted 3 days ago 737 viewsUAB adds new master’s degree in instructional designThe new, fully online program will be available this fall.posted 6 days ago 1508 viewsTechnology addiction more likely a factor for teen drivers texting and talking with friends than with parentsA new study shows that teens communicating on mobile phones with friends show stronger signs of technology addiction than when communicating with parents.posted 6 days ago 759 viewsNew standardized clinical practices reduce premature infant morbidity and mortality in first week of lifeThe Golden Week program developed by UAB’s Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was recently recognized nationally for its standardized set of practices for premature infants, providing them with quality care in their first week of life.posted 7 days ago 4232 viewsUAB establishes NSF Innovation Corps Site to further innovation and commercializationThe new designation will provide training and support to researchers and students, translating ideas to market.posted 7 days ago 770 viewsUAB School of Medicine aims to increase Alabama primary care physicians with new Primary Care TrackAlabama ranks 45th in the nation in the number of primary care physicians available to care for its population, and a new UAB School of Medicine program aims to improve that number.posted 8 days ago 3306 viewsStudy finds chimpanzees and humans console victims of aggression in similar waysThe new study is the first to observe consolation in adult humans. The findings help correct the impression that humans are aggressive by nature and peaceful by culture.posted 9 days ago 1183 viewsYoga vs. physical therapy: Settling the debate for low back painUAB’s Stefan Kertesz, M.D., provides commentary on a new trial comparing yoga and physical therapy for those who suffer from low back pain.posted 9 days ago 2829 viewsBrain tumors: Still devastating, but treatment has come a long wayThere will be more than 33,000 brain tumors diagnosed in Americans this year, according to the National Cancer Institute; but a UAB neurosurgeon says advances in treatment paint a brighter outlook than in years past.posted 10 days ago 2338 viewsAmerican workers unprepared for workplace cardiac emergencies, surveys findThe American Heart Association says most Americans don’t have the training to respond appropriately to cardiac emergencies in the workplace, so the AHA is pushing CPR and first aid training at the jobsite.posted 10 days ago 785 viewsFive ways to protect yourself from retail and restaurant data breachesposted 10 days ago 2176 viewsUAB cybersecurity expert Gary Warner says, as businesses work to better protect sensitive customer information, consumers should still be proactive when making purchases.
UAB-led blue-ribbon committee creates ultrasound scoring system for thyroid nodules to reduce unnecessary biopsiesThe goal is to avoid unnecessary surgery and reduce the number of biopsies of benign nodules and cancers that are unlikely to cause harm.posted 13 days ago 1370 viewsIn our dis-unified nation, healing must start from within, says UAB psychologistUAB psychologist Josh Klapow says the extremely polarized presidential campaign is playing havoc with longstanding friendships and relationships.posted 13 days ago 846 viewsCelebrate #theReturn of UAB Football at free UAB House Party with Sam Hunt concertUAB will host a free Sam Hunt concert Sept. 1 in Birmingham’s Uptown Entertainment District on the eve of the Blazers’ first game in #theReturn of UAB Football the following day. The country music star and former UAB quarterback will be joined by Maren Morris and Ryan Follese.posted 13 days ago 5659 views- Event Date September 1
Four UAB students take summer studies abroad through Gilman ScholarshipFour UAB students are spending the summer studying abroad after being selected for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.posted 14 days ago 2357 views-
Lazar takes reins of McKnight Institute at UABLeading neuroscientist Ron Lazar joins UAB as director of the McKnight Brain Institute, a multidisciplinary research enterprise on learning and memory in aging.posted today 25 viewsStudy finds hackers could use brainwaves to steal passwordsUAB research suggests EEG headsets, growing in popularity among consumers, need better security.posted yesterday 266 viewsStaying in rhythmAnezi Uzendu, M.D., has touched the hearts of many patients and colleagues in his time at UAB; but now that reach is bigger than ever, after his own heart failed him.posted yesterday 4060 viewsMicron-sized hydrogel cubes show highly efficient delivery of a potent anti-cancer drugThis active drug-delivery system addresses the limitations seen for the anti-cancer drug BA-TPQ — poor solubility and low bioavailability.posted yesterday 394 viewsHere is what you need to know about ticks with the number of tick-borne illnesses in Alabama on the riseposted 2 days ago 452 viewsWith both Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease increasing in recent years, UAB wilderness medicine physician says it’s important to dress properly and to perform tick checks after woodland excursions.
Commander of UAB’s Special Tactics medical team wins prestigious awardUAB's Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team was honored following a recent overseas deployment when the team commander received a prestigious award.posted 3 days ago 737 viewsUAB adds new master’s degree in instructional designThe new, fully online program will be available this fall.posted 6 days ago 1508 viewsTechnology addiction more likely a factor for teen drivers texting and talking with friends than with parentsA new study shows that teens communicating on mobile phones with friends show stronger signs of technology addiction than when communicating with parents.posted 6 days ago 759 viewsOffice of Undergraduate Research Summer EXPO to be held July 20Hundreds of students will present academic pursuits in cutting-edge research topics.posted 6 days ago 965 views
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New standardized clinical practices reduce premature infant morbidity and mortality in first week of lifeThe Golden Week program developed by UAB’s Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was recently recognized nationally for its standardized set of practices for premature infants, providing them with quality care in their first week of life.posted 7 days ago 4232 viewsUAB establishes NSF Innovation Corps Site to further innovation and commercializationThe new designation will provide training and support to researchers and students, translating ideas to market.posted 7 days ago 770 viewsUAB School of Medicine aims to increase Alabama primary care physicians with new Primary Care TrackAlabama ranks 45th in the nation in the number of primary care physicians available to care for its population, and a new UAB School of Medicine program aims to improve that number.posted 8 days ago 3306 viewsUAB Center for Sales Leadership Recognized for Professional Sales EducationThe Collat School of Business is one of only four schools globally with three trained instructors through the Professional Sales Certificate program.posted 8 days ago 504 viewsStudy finds chimpanzees and humans console victims of aggression in similar waysThe new study is the first to observe consolation in adult humans. The findings help correct the impression that humans are aggressive by nature and peaceful by culture.posted 9 days ago 1183 viewsYoga vs. physical therapy: Settling the debate for low back painUAB’s Stefan Kertesz, M.D., provides commentary on a new trial comparing yoga and physical therapy for those who suffer from low back pain.posted 9 days ago 2829 viewsBrain tumors: Still devastating, but treatment has come a long wayThere will be more than 33,000 brain tumors diagnosed in Americans this year, according to the National Cancer Institute; but a UAB neurosurgeon says advances in treatment paint a brighter outlook than in years past.posted 10 days ago 2338 viewsAmerican workers unprepared for workplace cardiac emergencies, surveys findThe American Heart Association says most Americans don’t have the training to respond appropriately to cardiac emergencies in the workplace, so the AHA is pushing CPR and first aid training at the jobsite.posted 10 days ago 785 viewsFree Fourth of July UAB Summer Band concert set for new locationThe UAB Summer Band will perform a collection of popular and patriotic songs, in a new location, on the Green between The Commons and Blazer Hall.posted 10 days ago 2121 views- Event Date July 4
Five ways to protect yourself from retail and restaurant data breachesposted 10 days ago 2176 viewsUAB cybersecurity expert Gary Warner says, as businesses work to better protect sensitive customer information, consumers should still be proactive when making purchases.
UAB-led blue-ribbon committee creates ultrasound scoring system for thyroid nodules to reduce unnecessary biopsiesThe goal is to avoid unnecessary surgery and reduce the number of biopsies of benign nodules and cancers that are unlikely to cause harm.posted 13 days ago 1370 views-
Celebrate #theReturn of UAB Football at free UAB House Party with Sam Hunt concertUAB will host a free Sam Hunt concert Sept. 1 in Birmingham’s Uptown Entertainment District on the eve of the Blazers’ first game in #theReturn of UAB Football the following day. The country music star and former UAB quarterback will be joined by Maren Morris and Ryan Follese.posted 13 days ago 5659 views
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New standardized clinical practices reduce premature infant morbidity and mortality in first week of lifeThe Golden Week program developed by UAB’s Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was recently recognized nationally for its standardized set of practices for premature infants, providing them with quality care in their first week of life.posted 7 days ago 4232 viewsStaying in rhythmAnezi Uzendu, M.D., has touched the hearts of many patients and colleagues in his time at UAB; but now that reach is bigger than ever, after his own heart failed him.posted yesterday 4060 viewsUAB School of Medicine aims to increase Alabama primary care physicians with new Primary Care TrackAlabama ranks 45th in the nation in the number of primary care physicians available to care for its population, and a new UAB School of Medicine program aims to improve that number.posted 8 days ago 3306 viewsUndergrads get a hands-on, authentic research experience with a state-of-the-art gene editing technologyThis type of lab course is part of a national undergraduate biology education reform effort.posted 15 days ago 2972 viewsYoga vs. physical therapy: Settling the debate for low back painUAB’s Stefan Kertesz, M.D., provides commentary on a new trial comparing yoga and physical therapy for those who suffer from low back pain.posted 9 days ago 2829 viewsFour UAB students take summer studies abroad through Gilman ScholarshipFour UAB students are spending the summer studying abroad after being selected for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.posted 14 days ago 2357 viewsBrain tumors: Still devastating, but treatment has come a long wayThere will be more than 33,000 brain tumors diagnosed in Americans this year, according to the National Cancer Institute; but a UAB neurosurgeon says advances in treatment paint a brighter outlook than in years past.posted 10 days ago 2338 viewsFive ways to protect yourself from retail and restaurant data breachesposted 10 days ago 2176 viewsUAB cybersecurity expert Gary Warner says, as businesses work to better protect sensitive customer information, consumers should still be proactive when making purchases.
Hope through medicine: Physician recounts medical mission trip to treat Syrian refugeeA UAB physician visited Jordan to provide health care to Syrian refugees with chronic conditions.posted 15 days ago 2123 viewsFree Fourth of July UAB Summer Band concert set for new locationThe UAB Summer Band will perform a collection of popular and patriotic songs, in a new location, on the Green between The Commons and Blazer Hall.posted 10 days ago 2121 views- Event Date July 4
UAB adds new master’s degree in instructional designThe new, fully online program will be available this fall.posted 6 days ago 1508 viewsUAB-led blue-ribbon committee creates ultrasound scoring system for thyroid nodules to reduce unnecessary biopsiesThe goal is to avoid unnecessary surgery and reduce the number of biopsies of benign nodules and cancers that are unlikely to cause harm.posted 13 days ago 1370 viewsData from I-SPY 2 TRIAL at UAB shows potential of a new precision medicine drug therapy for breast cancer patientsRecent findings from an innovative nationwide trial indicate that the drug pembrolizumab, when used in combination with standard therapy, may provide positive results for patients with locally advanced breast cancer.posted 15 days ago 1283 viewsUAB unveils first look at completely net-positive solar house headed for competitionUAB unveils its solar house structure as students begin their journey to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition.posted 15 days ago 1241 viewsStudy finds chimpanzees and humans console victims of aggression in similar waysThe new study is the first to observe consolation in adult humans. The findings help correct the impression that humans are aggressive by nature and peaceful by culture.posted 9 days ago 1183 viewsOffice of Undergraduate Research Summer EXPO to be held July 20Hundreds of students will present academic pursuits in cutting-edge research topics.posted 6 days ago 965 views- Event Date July 20
In our dis-unified nation, healing must start from within, says UAB psychologistUAB psychologist Josh Klapow says the extremely polarized presidential campaign is playing havoc with longstanding friendships and relationships.posted 13 days ago 846 viewsAmerican workers unprepared for workplace cardiac emergencies, surveys findThe American Heart Association says most Americans don’t have the training to respond appropriately to cardiac emergencies in the workplace, so the AHA is pushing CPR and first aid training at the jobsite.posted 10 days ago 785 viewsUAB establishes NSF Innovation Corps Site to further innovation and commercializationThe new designation will provide training and support to researchers and students, translating ideas to market.posted 7 days ago 770 viewsUpcoming Events
