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July 21, 2021 Largest-Ever Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Study IDs Potential Treatment Targets

Scientists have completed the largest and most diverse genetic study of type 1 diabetes ever undertaken, identifying new drug targets.

July 19, 2021 New York Yankees Honor UVA Children’s Patient

The New York Yankees honored Rockingham County’s Luke Post this month for his fundraiser to support patients like him being cared for at UVA Children’s.

July 14, 2021 Battle Building Food Bank Open for UVA Children’s Families

A team of UVA Children’s providers is expanding its efforts to combat food insecurity among families it serves by opening a food pantry this month at the Battle Building, where most pediatric outpatients receive care.

July 13, 2021 Findings to Help Prevent, Treat Dangerous Atrial Fibrillation

New research will improve care for dangerous atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeats) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a common heart condition.

July 6, 2021 Depression, Suicidal Thoughts Plague Ailing Coal Miners

More than one in 10 coal miners and former coal miners suffering from black lung disease have recently considered suicide, a new study finds.

July 1, 2021 UVA Health Now Sole Owner of Novant Health UVA Health System

UVA Health has become the full owner of Novant Health UVA Health System, a Northern Virginia regional health system previously owned by the two institutions through a joint operating company.

June 28, 2021 iTHRIV Seeks Proposals for 2 NIH-Funded Grant Programs

Applications are welcome from Virginia-based non-profits, scientists and clinical professionals from any iTHRIV institution.

June 28, 2021 In a Dish, a Mouse, Crafted From Stem Cells, Begins to Form

New advances in stem cell research at UVA will help scientists battle diseases, develop drugs and, eventually, grow organs for transplant.

June 24, 2021 Blue Ridge Poison Center Raises Concerns About Delta-8 THC

The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health has seen more calls over the past six months for adverse reactions to Delta-8 THC, a substance extracted from hemp and marijuana plants or created synthetically. Delta-8 THC is structurally similar to THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

June 18, 2021 Updates on UVA Health COVID-19 Community Vaccination Efforts

In the coming weeks, UVA Health will begin some changes to its community vaccination efforts, which include relocating its community vaccination center from Seminole Square to the West Complex at UVA Health.