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Because most years see low incidence rates of West Nile, vaccine research is challenging; UAB experts say reach for the DEET.

CT scans can help physicians predict which COPD patients are likely to take a turn for the worse, say UAB researchers.

Adrenalin-suppressing beta-blockers may delay need for valve-replacement surgery if used early in a growing cause of heart disease.

UAB researchers looking at differences in pain for people with knee osteoarthritis.

Researchers at UAB were part of a team that revealed genetic differences that influence a person's level of sex hormones.

Former director of the UAB Injury Control Research Center named to emeritus position.

Identifying microbes on the skin, up the nose and in the gut of healthy people may help scientists understand several major diseases.

The University of Alabama Health Services Foundation General Endowment Fund awarded grants to aid research across UAB.

Randall will hold an endowed professorship in rheumatology.

Newly named condition, “isolated diastolic hypotension,” can be difficult to treat while increasing risk of death.

Several campus groups will host a series of lectures on "Taking Care of the Hispanic Patient."

Cancer therapy puts patients at even greater risk of damage from the sun and heat.

New drug may slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetics, increase kidney function and stave off dialysis.