Clinical

UAB Engages Blue Light Imaging in Bladder Cancer

Dec 15, 2017 at 01:20 pm by steve

"If this was a prostate cancer tool, 90 percent of surgeons would be using it," says Jeffrey Nix, MD, assistant professor in the UAB Department of Urology, about blue light cy.... Read More

Urology Clinics Focus on Men's Hormonal and Sexual Health

Nov 16, 2017 at 12:14 pm by steve

For the past 11 years, Brian Christine, MD has focused his Urology Centers of Alabama practice on men's sexual health with the Men's Sexual Health Clinic which provides treatm.... Read More

Rural Healthcare Presents Unique Challenges and Rewards

Nov 16, 2017 at 12:14 pm by steve

With all the problems facing healthcare professionals today, perhaps the most challenging arena of all is providing primary care in rural areas. Despite those challenges, howe.... Read More

UAB Study Shows Link Between Microbiome in the Gut and Parkinson's

May 15, 2017 at 08:32 pm by steve

There is growing evidence showing a connection between Parkinson's disease and the composition of the microbiome of the gut. A new study from UAB researchers shows that Parkin.... Read More

New Therapy for Peanut Allergy Gives Hope to Children and Families

Apr 13, 2017 at 05:39 pm by steve

Peanut allergy is the leading cause of anaphylaxis and fatal outcomes from food reactions in children. A new oral immunotherapy (OIT) treatment is proving to be a safe and eff.... Read More