Comprehensive eye exams can detect a variety of eye conditions that, left untreated in a child, could result in partial or complete loss of vision later in life.
UAB’s Civitan Rett Syndrome Clinic has been named a Center of Excellence by rettsyndrome.org, one of the nation’s leading advocacy groups.
Patient finds relief from abnormal menstrual cycles with minimally invasive hysterectomy alternative
Written by Tyler Greer
After years of pain and excessive and prolonged menstrual cycle bleeding, Venita Gowdy found relief at UAB after undergoing a fibroid embolization in lieu of hysterectomy.
A bioactive molecule may protect against congestive heart failure after heart attacks
Written by Jeff Hansen
A fatty acid-derived bioactive molecule called lipoxin improved heart function after a heart attack, as the lipoxin prompted early activation of the resolving phase of the immune response.
ProAssurance gift to UAB establishes the nation’s first academic research program dedicated to physician wellness
Written by Tyler Greer
The ProAssurance Endowed Chair for Physician Wellness at UAB will help address health issues unique to physicians as they deal with the stress and pressures associated with providing care in today’s evolving health care environment.
These new results, led by primary author Warner Huh, M.D., strengthen the promise that vaccination with Gardasil 9 can reduce 90 percent of cervical cancers.
After 31 years and more than 2,200 transplants, surgical students share the secret of their mentor’s success
Written by Tyler Greer
Surgeon Mark Deierhoi has performed more than 2,200 kidney transplants in his career and trained hundreds of students who say his patience as a teacher has had a tremendous impact.
Ovarian cancer patients receive individualized care through comprehensive program for mind, body and soul
Written by Alicia Rohan
UAB provides ovarian cancer care beyond traditional interventions to include nutrition, supportive care, counseling and genetic testing.