Department of neurology

The new, five-year grant will support research in the UAB Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to address dementia disparities in the Deep South.

The new Brain Aging and Memory Hub will house the UAB Divisions of Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, as well as the Alzheimer’s Disease Center and the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute.

Most seizures occur in non-medical settings. A UAB epilepsy expert provides information on best practices to help individuals during a seizure.

Periodontal disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults and may be a risk factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

The clinic, supported by an Alabama Department of Commerce Innovation Fund grant, makes it easier for patients to get all the services they need in one place.

U.S. News & World report named UAB Hospital as the best hospital in Alabama.

Recent studies have shown that formal exercise training can help boost memory, and memory deficit is relatively common in people with epilepsy.

New results suggest the answer is no, implying that the role of tau in the pathogenesis of Lewy body dementias is distinct from Alzheimer’s disease.

UAB researchers have found a previously unknown gene variant that appears to contribute to movement disorders.

A new screening tool developed at UAB has been shown to be an effective aid in determining the severity of cognitive issues.

UAB researchers present warning signs that can be seen when an older adult begins to lose the ability to manage finances – which could indicate dementia.
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