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Chemotherapy is a common treatment for TNBC, but studies show that only 40 percent of tumors respond to the treatment. A team of researchers have developed a model using machine learning to predict patient responses.
This research analyzes the oral health of geriatric and pediatric patients in Southeast Alaska.
Through a generous gift from Novo Nordisk Inc., Live HealthSmart Alabama is beginning to expand statewide, starting in central Alabama with Selma, Demopolis and Camden, while taking steps to make good health simple — one person, one family and one community at a time.
Participants between the ages of 18 and 60 who received peer coaching showed significant reduction in systolic blood pressure.
Isaac completed two clinical trials in four years for multiple myeloma and says they gave him his life back.
A modifier gene is one that changes the observable characteristics, called the phenotype, or molecular expression of other genes.
A new artificial intelligence center will bring more discovery in the field to UAB.
Clinical trial findings from the LATITUDE study show promise in long-acting HIV treatment for patients who have long struggled with daily HIV oral medications.
The program is designed specifically to treat women and address the distinct concerns and unique risk factors that women may experience.
A large nationwide study found that Black individuals carrying a genetic mutation in the TTN gene were at an increased risk of adverse clinical outcomes.
Results showed that African American veterans with PTSD had a higher risk of rehospitalization than those without PTSD. However, white veterans with PTSD did not have a significantly higher risk of rehospitalization post-stroke.
In the mouse brain, two neural pathways were discovered: The first is active during motivation; the second is active only at the termination of motivation. In humans, these pathways could underlie motivational dysfunctions present in various psychiatric conditions.
The award recognizes those in the medical community who have made monumental contributions to cancer prevention, control research and practice.
The award is the highest honor given by the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine.
Pulsed-field ablation disrupts the cellular membranes of vein tissue, irreversibly preventing those membranes from conducting electricity. This protects the heart from the rapid impulses which can cause atrial fibrillation.
UAB researchers leverage data from the SPRINT trial to show that intensive control of blood pressure reduces troponin I levels and this decrease in troponin I levels is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Bayles attended the 2024 ACS Leadership Institute, where he was chosen as the 2024 undergraduate student liaison, one of the only undergraduate student positions within the national organization.
Name-brand water bottles have become the newest trend, but what happens when they are not properly cleaned? One UAB expert explains how bottles are a breeding ground for mold and bacteria.
The strong showing of UAB representatives at the AWLA conference reflects the university’s dedication to language education and highlights the exceptional talent nurtured within its academic community.
In addition to bestowing this inaugural award, AMTESOL established the Susan Spezzini stipend to support rural teachers in attending the organization’s annual conferences, something Spezzini is passionate about continuing.
Individuals in their 20s and 30s should be aware of the warning signs of colon cancer to know when to seek medical attention.
One UAB researcher shares how a shift in priorities has led to a significant reshuffling of employees, as they seek out environments they hope will provide a better experience, or at least one that is not worse.
A partnership between interdisciplinary scientists at UAB will help take down websites involved in illicit drug sales and financial scams.
These research areas — part of the Convergence Revolution — have the greatest potential of achieving tremendous impact on the field of medicine in the coming decades or century.
Scarinci will lead a workgroup devoted to developing a road map to eliminating cervical cancer in the United States.
Camp CSI gives children a chance to explore real-world forensic practices and learn about education and career opportunities in criminal justice.
The $478 million REMIS-2 contract will grant UAB the opportunity to provide research, engineering and mission integration services for the International Space Station Program.
At 15 months old, Brooke Miley Lillie received a heart transplant. At 19, she received a kidney. At 27, she defied the odds and delivered her first daughter at UAB Hospital.
New eligibility requirements will help more Jefferson County residents seek care at Cooper Green.
UAB students will receive online resources, wellness tracking, support articles and other mental health resources.