 who were infected with syphilis and left untreated. In 1972, information was brought forward, which led to the eventual closure of the study. According to new rankings by the U.S. News & World Report, UAB Hospital is named the best in the Birmingham metro area and the state of Alabama. UAB noted that it has seven adult specialties ranked among the best in the nation, including rheumatology, obstetrics, and gynecology.