Earlier research suggests that the use of low-dose atropine drops plays a role in slowing the progression of myopia in children. However, new research co-led by experts in the UAB School of Optometry shows that may not be the case.

Because hypertension and uncontrolled blood pressure are major risk factors for heart disease and stroke, achieving equity in heart and brain health in the United States cannot be reached without paying attention to social determinants of health, a study shows.

To address the critical need for more emergency medical services in Birmingham and Alabama, UAB Hospital — with support from the State of Alabama — is creating 59 new exam rooms and more than 66,000 square feet of clinical space to meet service demand. 

Over $1 million has been raised for ovarian cancer research through the Drive Out Ovarian Cancer car tag.

These nanowires, which can transport electrons to help a microbe make energy, were first described in a Geobacter bacteria; but now nanowires appear to be widespread in both bacteria and archaea prokaryotes.

Being cautious with personal data, sticking to reputable websites, verifying email senders and webpage URLs, using VPN for Wi-Fi access points, not using public cellphone chargers, and refraining from disclosing location information on social media can help minimize travel scams.

UAB researchers aim to look at the value of using a driving simulator to predict on-road driving performance after TBI.

The UAB Department of Athletics has officially joined the American Athletic Conference as of July 1, 2023.

Tea, honey and voice rest. All things to bring a voice back. But do they work, and what causes one to lose their voice?  

Both the CEO of UAB Health System and the CEO of UAB Hospital have been identified as key female leaders in the health care space, among 175 others.   

ALAHOPE is a single curriculum that all Alabama health professions schools can use to teach their students about substance-use disorder and pain management.

Led by Rouzbeh Nazari, Ph.D., the UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center has been awarded $1 million by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the United States Department of Agriculture.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation saw rapid and sustained improvements in their disease after treatment with the monoclonal antibody dupilumab.

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’s Bartow Arena looks to upgrade the main entrance, premium seating, hospitality areas, scoreboards and the UAB Athletics Hall of Fame, pending additional stages of Board of Trustee approvals and sufficient philanthropic support to supplement other funding sources.

UAB is partnering with the American Cancer Society and ADPH to launch a statewide action plan to eliminate cervical cancer.

UAB professors and teacher candidates provided guidance on the selection of book titles along with additional family resources to support reading.

Six University of Alabama at Birmingham students have been awarded NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium scholarships.

Live HealthSmart Alabama is continuing to make good health simple with its completion of the new Bush Hills Connection Complex and Urban Garden.

UAB researchers conducted a study including approximately 20,000 left ventricular assist device recipients and found that women had worse clinical outcomes compared with men across social and clinical subgroups of interest.