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April 22, 2014 Virtual bacteria shed light on cystic fibrosis infections

The two species of bacteria are genetically similar – both contagious, both drug resistant, both preying upon people with cystic…

April 14, 2014 UVA chosen for ‘100 Great Hospitals in America’ list

National healthcare publication Becker’s Hospital Review has selected University of Virginia Medical Center to its 2014 listing of “100 Great…

April 10, 2014 Nibbled to death: UVA discovers new way human cells are killed

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers studying a potentially deadly parasitic infection have discovered an unknown ways that human…

April 4, 2014 UVA smashes barrier to growing organs from stem cells

Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have overcome one of the greatest challenges in biology and taken…

April 3, 2014 UVA develops new tool to check cells’ “batteries”

Under the microscope, they glow like streetlights, forming tidy rows that follow the striations of muscle tissue. They are mitochondria,…

March 27, 2014 Researchers link gene to stroke risk, find clues to genetics of many diseases

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified a key gene variation linked to an increased risk…

March 26, 2014 Major partnership between UVA Health System, Centra to improve kidney care

In a significant step to enhance access and quality of care for Southside Virginia patients, University of Virginia Health System…

March 24, 2014 181 UVA doctors selected for ‘Best Doctors in America®’ list

University of Virginia Health System had 181 physicians honored in the 2014 Best Doctors in America® List by Best Doctors,…

March 21, 2014 Match Day 2014: A time for celebration and reflection

Before learning where they will perform their residencies, the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Class of 2014 was asked…

March 18, 2014 Women’s Services and Children’s Hospital honored for protecting health of newborns

For improving the health of babies by stopping early elective deliveries, Women’s Services and Children’s Hospital at the University of…