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January 15, 2011 New study shows dialysis patients who fall have added mortality risk

Hemodialysis (HD) patients who fall once or more have a higher risk of hospitalizations and mortality than their sure-footed counterparts,…

January 15, 2011 Children’s Hospital awarded service grant

Giving teenagers a safe and caring environment where they can speak frankly and be themselves makes a huge difference in…

January 15, 2011 Pacifiers no barrier to breastfeeding success, find School of Medicine researchers

Many women have heard of the benefits of breastfeeding and pacifier use in reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death…

January 15, 2011 Pulmonary disease program is second in U.S. to earn Joint Commission Certificate of Distinction

The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) program at the University of Virginia Health System has become the nation's second recipient…

January 15, 2011 Brain cancer clinical trials lead to FDA accelerated approval of medication

David Schiff, M.D., and colleagues at the University of Virginia Cancer Center were key researchers in a large national clinical…

January 14, 2011 School of Medicine Vice President and Dean Steven T. DeKosky, MD, featured in HBO documentary on Alzheimer’s disease

University of Virginia School of Medicine Vice President and Dean Steven T. DeKosky, MD, is featured in a new HBO…

January 14, 2011 Products based on UVA discovery may revolutionize how men worldwide monitor their reproductive status

A medical home test kit based on a protein discovered at the University of Virginia Health System - SpermCheck Vasectomy…

January 14, 2011 Study shows early success in combining emerging technologies to treat brain tumors

New research from the University of Virginia Health System shows that, when combined, two emerging medical technologies hold significant promise…

January 14, 2011 Study describes “delayed anaphylaxis,” a new notion in diagnosing food allergies

Spring is here and more of us are heading outside to enjoy jogging, hiking, gardening and camping. Wherever our outdoor…

January 14, 2011 Primary Stroke Center earns Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval

The Primary Stroke Center at the University of Virginia Health System has received bi-annual recertification from The Joint Commission, earning…