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January 7, 2011 Study finds hand disinfectants do little to prevent spread of rhinovirus or influenza virus

A team of researchers led by University of Virginia cold expert Ronald Turner, MD , found in a nationwide study…

January 7, 2011 First annual Manning Diabetes Symposium set for Thursday, Sept. 30 and Friday, Oct. 1

Some of the leading experts in the field of diabetes research will gather in Charlottesville this week for the first…

January 7, 2011 Margaret A. Shupnik, PhD, appointed School of Medicine senior associate dean for research

Steven T. DeKosky, MD, Vice President and Dean of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, recently announced the appointment…

January 7, 2011 Interviews with a brain injury survivor and a KCRC neuropsychologist

Every year, the University of Virginia Health System's Traumatic Brain Injury Support Team hosts a brain injury awareness event and…

January 7, 2011 School of Medicine achieves best ever rankings for doctoral programs

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has achieved its strongest showing ever in the assessment of doctoral programs by…

January 7, 2011 UVA implements electronic medical record system for outpatient clinics

The next revolution in medical care has arrived in Central Virginia as the University of Virginia Health System this week…

January 7, 2011 UVA, PVCC to explore childcare center development

The University of Virginia Health Services Foundation (HSF), a part of the University of Virginia Health System, is exploring a…

January 7, 2011 Toxicologist offers law enforcement a glimpse into the medical realm of criminal poisonings

Criminal poisoning cases can be hard to recognize and even harder to solve when law enforcement officials lack a combination…

January 7, 2011 HMII Left Ventricular Assist System now available at UVA brings new hope for people with heart failure

An acute cardiomyopathy sends a new mom to the brink of death, a Redskins fan with heart failure is sidelined…

January 7, 2011 Surgeon develops international database for treating, teaching and reassuring young patients with scoliosis

The adolescent and teen years can be tough enough without the disfiguring and activity-limiting effects of scoliosis. 18-year-old William Burnley…