UAB Researchers to Study Asymptomatic Congenital CMV and Neonatal HSV

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease recently awarded the UAB Department of Pediatrics contracts totaling $11.5 million to support two studies that will as.... Read More

Opioid Abuse Crisis Spurs Action

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

The statistics are alarming: some 40 people a day die in the U.S. from opioid drug overdoses, more deaths than cocaine and heroin combined. The Centers for Disease Control cal.... Read More

Alabama Medicaid Cut Endangers Patient Care

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

The Alabama Medicaid Agency and Gov. Robert Bentley announced a devastating cut to primary care physicians effective August 1st, which will make access to care more difficult.... Read More

Athletes Return To Field More Quickly with New Procedure Andrews Sports Offers

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

In recent years, the number of overhead throwing athletes with injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) has increased. Historically, these injuries have been treated su.... Read More

Speedy Blood Tests Allow Lung Cancer Patients to Begin Treatment Earlier

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

Two blood tests are helping pulmonologists and oncologists determine therapy for patients with non-small lung cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The tests, which provide clinically rel.... Read More