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UAB to study whether exercise can boost memory in people with epilepsy

UAB to study whether exercise can boost memory in people with epilepsy

Recent studies have shown that formal exercise training can help boost memory, and memory deficit is relatively common in people with epilepsy.

UAB School of Public Health appoints first Magic City LGBTQ Health Studies Endowed Professorship

UAB School of Public Health appoints first Magic City LGBTQ Health Studies Endowed Professorship

The UAB School of Public Health’s new Magic City LGBTQ Health Studies Endowed Professorship aims to champion research and education and address health disparities among the LGBTQ community in Alabama and the Deep South. 

Kirklin named inaugural recipient of the PHTS Lifetime Achievement Award

UAB’s Family Clinic is encouraging people to find out their HIV status through its free self-testing kits.

Kirklin received this award for his dedication to advancing the science and treatment of children through the journey of heart transplantation.

UAB Family Clinic provides free HIV self-testing kits to Alabamians

UAB Family Clinic provides free HIV self-testing kits to Alabamians
UAB’s Family Clinic is encouraging people to find out their HIV status through its free self-testing kits.

UAB receives funding to support early-career investigators impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

UAB receives funding to support early-career investigators impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

COERE awarded $500,000 to provide funds for research supplements to early-career physician-scientists whose research has been impacted by COVID-19.

Study on spinal cord injuries causes receives Most Cited Original Research award

Study on spinal cord injuries causes receives Most Cited Original Research award

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s Yu-ying Chen, M.D., Ph.D., is being recognized for her research in spinal cord injuries. 

Pancreatic cancer patient celebrates awareness month by being cancer-free

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is devastating. But with the help of UAB, Steve Young is now cancer-free.
A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is devastating. But with the help of UAB, Steve Young is now cancer-free.

Treat yourself to a break: virtually learn about self-compassion through art therapy

Treat yourself to a break: virtually learn about self-compassion through art therapy
Join UAB Arts in Medicine for virtual art therapy aimed at helping people decrease stress and anxiety.

UAB’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team saves lives through team approach to pulmonary embolism

UAB’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team saves lives through team approach to pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition that accounts for approximately 100,000 deaths annually in the United States. PERT was established to ensure UAB patients receive the best possible care for their specific situation.

Heart repair and regeneration after a heart attack — a review

Basic and translational research in this field aims to repair heart injury and prevent the heart failure that often follows a heart attack.

Basic and translational research in this field aims to repair heart injury and prevent the heart failure that often follows a heart attack.

Three tips for maintaining skin health

In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, Lauren Kole, M.D., assistant professor and residency program director in the Department of Dermatology, shares her top three tips for maintaining healthy skin all year long.
In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, Lauren Kole, M.D., assistant professor and residency program director in the Department of Dermatology, shares her top three tips for maintaining healthy skin all year long.

Eighth annual Gift of Sight to provide free eye care to underserved Birmingham residents

During the eighth annual Gift of Sight, uninsured and low-income Birmingham residents can receive a free eye exam and glasses.

During the eighth annual Gift of Sight, uninsured and low-income Birmingham residents can receive a free eye exam and glasses. 

Meet the team behind UAB’s RNICU turkey costumes

Meet the team behind UAB’s RNICU turkey costumes
Meet Debbie Morrow, the founder of the group Loving the Preemies, a group that crochets holiday-themed outfits each year for babies in UAB’s RNICU.

How the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis secretes and trafficks its only known exotoxin

How the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis secretes and trafficks its only known exotoxin
Bacteria use molecular machines to move proteins, including toxins, across cell membranes. M. tuberculosis, which kills more than 1 million people a year, uses the ESX-4 type VII secretion system to transports its potent exotoxin.

Novel therapy for AE-IPF could potentially save lives

Nearly100,000 people in the United States have AE-IPF, and approximately 30,000 to 40,000 new cases are found each year.

Nearly 100,000 people in the United States have AE-IPF, and approximately 30,000 to 40,000 new cases are found each year.

Kerby takes leadership role with national trauma prevention group

Kerby takes leadership role with national trauma prevention group
Jeffrey Kerby, M.D., Ph.D., was confirmed by the American College of Surgeons as the next chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma.

The ultimate Blazer holiday gift guide: shop and support UAB this holiday season

The ultimate Blazer holiday gift guide: shop and support UAB this holiday season
Shop UAB-specific items, gifts and experiences for your loved ones this holiday season.

Superheroes: Helping or hurting children?

Superheroes: Helping or hurting children?
Could superheroes make children participate in more dangerous play time? A UAB graduate research assistant is conducting a study to see whether superheroes could be related to adolescent injuries.

UAB patient uses his story to encourage 250 people to get vaccinated against COVID-19

After 39 days on a ventilator and 79 days in the hospital, UAB patient continues to encourage and influence others to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
After 39 days on a ventilator and 79 days in the hospital, UAB patient continues to encourage and influence others to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

UAB doctor formed patient relationships that extend generations

Erin DeLaney is now treating the third generation of the Scogin family as she built trust and mutual respect — something that is critical to providing quality health care.

Erin DeLaney is now treating the third generation of the Scogin family as she built trust and mutual respect — somethingthat is critical to providing quality health care.