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UAB physicians say this type of cancer treatment is often associated with higher cure rates, longer life spans, better outcomes and fewer side effects.
A new clinical trial is investigating how different amounts of breast milk affect the growth and health of premature babies, aiming to find the best feeding strategy for their early development.
The UAB Health System is the largest health system in the state and continues to expand its reach and impact across the state, now operating as a nearly $7.5 billion enterprise with 133 locations serving all 67 counties in Alabama and beyond.
Until now, treatments have only managed symptoms, rather than altering the disease’s course.
Provide care for senior loved ones with advice from a UAB expert.
New clinical services and specialty programs are expanding access to high-quality care in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.
UAB Homecoming Week’s star attractions include UAB’s legendary Gurney Derby, the UAB Homecoming Parade, the Battle for the Bones BBQ Competition and UAB Football vs. Memphis.
UAB professor receives a $3.7 million grant to study how the genetic risk of high blood pressure affects the behavior of young and middle-aged adults.
This pilot program will work to address trauma resource accessibility and improve upon the care offered in rural emergency departments.
Screenings are important in the standardized health care of middle-aged men.
The Blazer Bridge Fund encourages discovery among the UAB community by providing financial support to innovative ideas and inventions.
Equal Access Birmingham is a free clinic run by medical students and staffed entirely by volunteers.
A UAB researcher’s discovery of ZTTK Syndrome connects science with families like Miles Santulli’s, inspiring hope and community through research and advocacy.
Two years after traumatic brain injury, Grayson Pope continues to make great strides during recovery
More than two years ago, 19-year-old Grayson Pope was fleeing a pop-up storm while playing golf with friends when a large tree collapsed on his golf cart. He suffered hundreds of brain bleeds, brain stem damage and swelling on his brain.
UAB’s chief of MRI discusses how white matter hyperintensities may not be an accurate indicator for mild traumatic brain injury.
Learn how to build a fuel routine that sets you up for running success while keeping your body safe and healthy.
In an effort to prevent concussions in young athletes, UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine partnered with Birmingham Youth Sports League to donate Guardian Caps to community youth.
A study published in Nature Microbiology shows that SARS-CoV-2 triggers foam cell formation in lungs, contributing to long-COVID lung damage, which can be mitigated by early antiviral treatment with molnupiravir.
A UAB neurologist shares how symptoms of various movement disorders can be treated with deep brain stimulation therapy.
Fall sports are in full swing, and it is important to prioritize the safety of young athletes by being informed on ways to minimize the risk of concussions and next steps if one occurs.