Jaywalking not worth the risk, expert says
Eye injuries more common in kids in summer, says UAB
Parents beware: Children’s eye injuries, often from organized sports or swimming, go up in summer.
Ophthalmologists at the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital say fireworks are best left to the professionals.
Driving with the dog not a good idea for seniors
Distraction by a dog while driving may be worse for older drivers, according to research from UAB.
The manual provides practical information on how to plan, implement and evaluate a pedestrian safety program.
Gaps exist in brain injury knowledge among veterans
UAB study finds lack of traumatic brain injury education among military veterans; movies and TV dramas spread misinformation.
KBR donates $100k to UAB School of Engineering ASEM program
The KBR funds will be used to grow the international student enrollment of the ASEM program.
UAB reminder: Wear a helmet when severe weather looms
UAB injury science researchers again recommend the use of protective helmets during periods of severe weather.
UAB’s re-vamped critical care ambulance now safer, greener
The Critical Care Transport team has re-fit one of its three ambulances to make the vehicle safer and more environmentally friendly.
UAB hosts national expert on cyber abuse and cybercrime
McQuade is the author of The Encyclopedia of Cyber Crime and Cyber Bullying: Protecting Kids and Adults from Online Bullies.
UAB’s Marchase, Sicking named NAI Charter Fellows for inventing
UAB interim president, School of Engineering professor named NAI Charter Fellows for involvement in inventions that impact life, society.
UAB helps update national eye injury fact sheet
Gerald McGwin, Ph.D., is also associate director of the Department of Ophthalmology’s Clinical Research Unit.
Pioneering partnership creates online safety certificate program at UAB
Fully online program exceeds OSHA requirements, gives students a chance to learn best safety practices and earn undergraduate credit hours.
Surfing Internet, crossing street will likely lead to wipeout
UAB study finds college students surfing mobile Internet while crossing street more than twice as likely to be hit or have a close call.
UAB wins recruiting battle for highway safety expert
Dean Sicking, developer of auto-racing SAFER barriers, to bring lab and research to UAB Nov. 1.
Stavrinos appointed to Department of Psychology
Despina Stavrinos also directs UAB's Translational Research for Injury Prevention Lab.
UAB gets NFL grant to study concussions
A grant from NFL Charities will help UAB researchers study a potential way to minimize the biochemical injuries associated with concussions.
Mouth guards are key for sporty kids to keep their pearly whites
For kids with permanent teeth, this simple device protects against sports-related dental injuries.