Lead author of paper published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice journal says, while causal relationship cannot be inferred, findings are “absolutely encouraging.”
Researchers studying the effects of new HIV-prevention method in postpartum, lactating women
Written by Alicia Rohan
UAB is recruiting postpartum women who are still lactating, for a study on the effects of the antiretroviral drug used to prevent HIV transmission.
UAB researchers identify protein that plays key role in brain cancer stem cell growth and survival
Written by Beena Thannickal
New UAB research study shows therapeutic promise in targeting MLK4 in brain cancer patients.
Anal intercourse linked to increased risk of incontinence in both males, females
Written by Tyler Greer
Study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology shows fecal incontinence risk from anal intercourse is heightened for both women and men, with men almost three times as likely to experience incontinence.
David M. Bedwell, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Microbiology and associate director of the Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Center, has been named the interim chair of the UAB Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics.
Academic Enrichment Fund, space utilization are topics for upcoming SOM faculty town hall meetings
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
The Academic Enrichment Fund meeting is Monday, Feb. 22; the space utilization meeting is planned for Monday, March 7.
UAB Medicine and Medscape, the leading online source referenced by U.S. physicians, have announced a partnership designed to advance learning, healthcare and discovery for patients and providers locally and globally.
Take the 2016 Employee Engagement and Faculty Engagement surveys February 15-29
Written by UAB Medicine
This year, UAB Medicine leaders are once again asking for your feedback so the institution continues to improve.
Research volunteers are needed for a UAB study to determine which combinations of Type 2 diabetes drugs work best for different groups of people.
UAB awarded Gates Foundation Grand Challenge awards to address maternal-fetal health in South Africa
Written by Kendra Carter
UAB receives two grants from the Gates Foundation to address pregnancy-related problems in developing countries.