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Spending childhood, early adulthood in Stroke Belt increases risk of developing cognitive impairment later in life
People who spent their childhood or early adulthood in the Stroke Belt are more likely to develop cognitive impairment later, even if they have moved away. -
Study shows new surgical protective gear does not reduce surgical site infections
New guidelines for operating room attire to prevent surgical site infections may be ineffective. -
New pathogenic mechanism for influenza NS1 protein found
Influenza NS1 can bind with the cell’s RIG-I protein, blocking the innate immune response -
New study calculates damage of food and lifestyle choices on inflammation
A study of ice and fire: Research by UAB nutritional epidemiologist Suzanne Judd, Ph.D., and colleagues identified 19 foods and four lifestyle elements that raise or lower inflammation. -
UAB injury study charts the unknown: Ultimate Frisbee
A UAB study of injury rates sustained by professional Ultimate players lays the groundwork for better understanding of injury risk as well as prevention strategies for the sport. -
Holistic benefits of play in the classroom article among the journal’s best in 2019
An article highlighting the importance of play in a child’s education and development selected as the 2019 Most Outstanding Article by journal.
