175 students graduated in the Class of 2017 during the annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 20 at Bartow Arena.
Gustavo R. Heudebert, M.D., longtime leader of graduate medical education at UAB, has been named the interim regional dean of the Montgomery Regional Medical Campus effective Oct. 1.
Kondal Kyanam, assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, will begin his term in June.
UAB neurologist is guest editor as epilepsy journal devotes entire issue to cannabinoid research
Written by Bob Shepard
At a time when medical cannabis and cannabis-based products are gaining traction in the treatment of seizures, one of UAB’s CBD oil investigators serves as a guest editor for a special research journal devoted to cannabinoid research.
Don’t be salty about your health
Written by Adam Pope
The average American consumes nearly 2,000 mg a day over most adults’ ideal amount of sodium intake, excluding salt added at the table. Sodium found in restaurant, pre-packaged and processed foods, and foods like canned vegetables can increase heart disease and stroke risk, among others.
Allostery, a fundamental means of regulating enzymes, is crucial for living cells.
A biomarker, endothelial mitochondrial function, may be useful for early identification of newborn babies at risk for lung disease and could enable novel therapy approaches.
Circadian fluctuations in glaucoma
Written by Adam Pope
Brian Samuels, M.D., says there is an increase of eye pressure throughout the morning, and that pressure comes and goes throughout the day. This fluctuation is a known risk factor for the progression of glaucoma.