November - December 2003

UAB and Children's Health Systems have united to build a medical complex for women and infants.

Research will assess whether prenatal-to-adult exposures to chemicals found in materials such as PVC piping, plastic wrapping and canned foods predispose women to cancer.

Insulin resistance may account for many of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, including infertility

Half of the patients later reported having more ability to manage money than was actually demonstrated.

Researchers believe study could pave way for new nasal vaccine against pneumococcal infections.

UAB dermatologist Boni Elewski, president-elect of the American Academy of Dermatology, reports on a new treatment for rosacea.

An antisense antibody used prior to chemotherapy enhances antitumor effectiveness of conventional chemotherapy.

A new class of drugs for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis significantly improves signs and symptoms of disease.

Among African-Americans with early rheumatoid arthritis, a high percentage also have osteoporosis and have already experienced significant joint damage.

Sudden cardiac arrest is a top killer of Americans. This study shows training community volunteers to use external defibrillators saves lives.