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November 17, 2015 Via dying cells, UVA finds potential way to control cholesterol levels

A discovery about how the body deals with the cholesterol contained within its dying cells has suggested an exciting new…

November 16, 2015 UVA named to ‘100 great orthopedic programs’ list

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at University of Virginia Medical Center has been honored among “ 100 hospitals and health…

November 9, 2015 UVA adds two orthopedic surgeons to Culpeper clinic

University of Virginia Health System has hired two orthopedic surgeons who will work full-time at the newly opened UVA Orthopedics…

November 3, 2015 Anemia: Baffling lab mystery leads to major red blood cell discovery

A bizarre result of a routine lab experiment has led researchers at the School of Medicine to an unexpected new…

November 2, 2015 Breast cancer in Appalachia: Surprising new findings on obstacles to care

Researchers at the School of Medicine have taken a new approach to understanding why so many breast cancer patients in…

October 30, 2015 New treatment for deadliest brain cancer available at UVA

A device that represents a rare advance against glioblastoma – the deadliest form of brain cancer – is now available…

October 23, 2015 Cancer Center honored among 100 great oncology programs

Becker’s Hospital Review has named University of Virginia Cancer Center at UVA Medical Center to its 2015 list of 100…

October 14, 2015 Affordable Care Act benefited low-income HIV patients in Virginia, study finds

In an important examination of the effect of the Affordable Care Act, researchers have determined that low-income Virginians with HIV…

October 12, 2015 Do hearts fail because they’re hooked on blood sugar?

IN A NUTSHELL: Researchers are seeking to prevent heart failure by examining what they believe are damaging effects of glucose…

October 9, 2015 Despite accelerated treatment option, many breast cancer patients still not getting life-saving radiation

Accelerated partial breast irradiation was designed to be a faster, more convenient and potentially safer way for many women with…