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Merkel cells in fingertips were known to turn mechanical force into an electrical signal, but how that signal transferred to the nerve across the synapse was unknown.

This conference will feature research presentations from leading national and local experts in neuroengineering and neurotechnology.

Multiple system atrophy is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease, with no known disease modifying therapy. 

Scarinci will lead a workgroup devoted to developing a road map to eliminating cervical cancer in the United States.

A post-hoc analysis of critically ill COVID-19 patients revealed that high-dose inhaled nitric oxide therapy was more beneficial in reducing the risk of mortality in Black patients compared with their white counterparts.

Lund is the fifth Distinguished Fellow from UAB named since 2019, a sign of the strength of immunology research at UAB.

One UAB expert offers thoughts on the viral “sleepy girl mocktail.”

Cigarette smoking is associated with COPD, and each cigarette has 2 to 3 micrograms of cadmium.

A small blood donation can help UAB researchers and doctors learn how better to use immunology to treat disease.

After having a below-the-knee amputation, former SEC football player Ka’Darian Hill is using his story to motivate and inspire others.

Any woman can be at risk for any gynecologic cancer. Risk tends to increase with age, and there is always a heightened possibility of cancer due to family history or race.

A UAB infectious diseases physician breaks down what you need to know about flu, RSV and COVID as people navigate colder months and have exposure to these viruses.

The regimen — which relies solely on already FDA-approved medications — showed remarkable success in Parsons model case series.

A UAB study evaluating the treatment of severe dyslipidemia showed that only one in three individuals with severe dyslipidemia took lipid-lowering medications without any improvement in the treatment rates over 10 years.

The MyLupus app is a patient-friendly, patient-focused decision-aid tool for people from all backgrounds with moderate to severe lupus.

UAB physicians will provide multiple services to Lawson State athletes.

These findings could lead to non-invasive, low-cost tests and the early diagnosis of the disease, which progresses for decades before symptoms of dementia emerge.   

UAB Hospital practice areas were honored with the “Best Hospital” designation, including cancer care, heart care, stroke care, minimally invasive surgery, comprehensive breast care, mammograms, obstetrics and women’s services.

This advance should facilitate atherosclerosis drug discovery and development.

Megan Hays, Ph.D., is offering five tips on how to combat loneliness this year.