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Should you skip breakfast? Eat dinner early? Is intermittent fasting good for you? Two UAB studies look for volunteers
Researchers are looking for people who either have Type 2 diabetes or are overweight to participate in the studies. -
UAB researchers find that 40 percent of young American adults have insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk factors
A study conducted by UAB researchers found that insulin resistance, a precursor to fatal cardiovascular events, is common among young adults. -
UAB’s Technology Innovation Center celebrates ribbon cutting, building opening
UAB’s Technology Innovation Center houses a state-of-the-art data center, the fastest university internet connectivity in the state, expandable technology infrastructure, and colocation for UAB’s partners in distributed IT. -
UAB awarded NIH telehealth grant to fight diabetes in the Deep South
The grant will explore ways to employ artificial intelligence with telehealth in rural, underserved areas of the South. -
The COVID-19 virus rapidly evolves to higher infectivity during in vitro growth, which may be a step toward lower virulence
The higher infectivity correlates with mutations that increase viral binding to a cell surface glucosaminoglycan, heparan sulfate. -
Using translational pharmacogenomics to boost race-conscious medicine
Pharmacogenomics has become a valuable tool for optimizing treatments and is poised to play an increasing role in clinical care.
