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UAB researchers say a new blood test looking at 12 biomarkers for RA should help physicians better manage the disease.

A midurethral sling during surgery to repair pelvic organ prolapse reduces the risk of developing stress incontinence, but also poses greater risks.

New materials and new techniques have led to a surge in hip replacements, both for seniors and for active weekend warriors.

Grab a blanket and go watch a professional fireworks show this Fourth of July, say UAB ophthalmologists, and skip home fireworks.

Interim chair of ophthalmology named to endowed chair.

Nanda lauded for his pioneering contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine.

Ophthalmology professor will conduct a congressional briefing.

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

Mary Warren has been named co-director of the UAB Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation

Add an increased risk of stroke to the list of health problems caused by sleeping fewer than six hours a night.

UAB researchers and EMS providers are working to improve cardiac survival rates in Alabama. While still low, the rate has doubled since the effort began.

UAB professor will lead the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.

UAB’s new nano-material extends the life of pancreatic islets and reduces inflammatory response that causes transplant rejection.

UAB faculty will give 25 presentations at ASCO scientific meeting; topics also include ovarian and breast cancers and AML, or acute myeloid leukemia.

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

Mark Hadley becomes fourth UAB neurosurgeon to be named a director of the American Board of Neurological Surgery.