Hannah Echols
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echolsh@uab.edu • (205) 704-2939Specific beats include: School of Nursing; School of Public Health; Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology; Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Division of Nephrology; Department of Genetics; Department of Pediatrics; Women's Health; Ophthalmology/UAB Callahan Eye Hospital ; Neurology; Neurosurgery
UAB was involved in clinical trials that led to an accelerated approval of the drug lecanemab, commercially known as Leqembi, in January 2023. A UAB Alzheimer’s expert discusses the therapy and what full approval means for the AD field.
The resolution, spearheaded by UAB’s Jeffrey Blount, M.D., and the country of Colombia, calls for mandatory folic acid food fortification along with other micronutrients to combat preventable micronutrient deficiencies, such as spina bifida and neural tube defects.
Findings from an ongoing UAB study suggest obesity is a driving factor in the development of PCOS, the most common endocrine cardiometabolic disorder of women.
The programs were created for students who hope to enhance their skills regarding LGBTQ-related research and advocacy. Applications for the undergraduate and graduate-level certificates are now open for coursework to begin in fall 2023.
Students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced, diverse faculty with a range of international partners working in interdisciplinary, global health research and practice.
UAB expert discusses summer eye hazards and how to mitigate the risk of kids’ being injured.
Results from the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy trial found treating preexisting mild chronic hypertension in pregnant women is safe from both the mom and baby. Results published in April 2022 have since led to changes in national guidelines.
Two psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners from the UAB School of Nursing are now available to see patients at the Centreville clinic.
Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Brian Brocato, D.O., UAB maternal-fetal medicine specialist, discusses the signs, symptoms and treatment of the pregnancy condition.
UAB women’s health expert discusses the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression.