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October 13, 2021 Important New Role Discovered for Brain’s Immune Cells

The new finding may prove important in Alzheimer's disease, dementia and stroke, among other conditions.

October 12, 2021 Research Shows Importance of Timely Flu Vaccination

Poor timing of influenza vaccination campaigns led to an increase in premature births and lower birth-weight babies in a region of Brazil.

October 11, 2021 UVA, Southwest Virginia Groups Testing Program to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption

The University of Virginia School of Medicine is partnering with Southwest Virginia community groups to test a web-based program called iSIPsmarter,…

October 7, 2021 UVA Health Earns National Quality Awards for Heart Failure, Heart Attack Care

For meeting the American Heart Association’s evidence-based quality standards, the UVA Health Heart and Vascular Center has earned four national awards for its care of patients with heart failure and heart attacks.

October 6, 2021 Antibiotics Alone Can’t Protect Kids From Stunted Growth

New findings suggest antibiotics alone won't end the cycle of stunted growth and poverty that afflicts children across the developing world.

October 5, 2021 UVA Medical Center Devoting More Than $30 Million to Compensation Increases This Year

To help reward and retain team members who have steadfastly served patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, UVA Medical Center is…

October 1, 2021 PVCC Announces Nursing Program Expansion in Partnership with UVA Medical Center

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is delighted to announce the expansion of its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, made possible…

September 30, 2021 Toxic DNA Buildup in Eye May Drive Macular Degeneration

Based on the new macular degeneratio discovery, the researchers think it may be possible to treat the disease with common HIV drugs or an even safer alternative.

September 29, 2021 Scientists Target Next Pandemic With ‘Map’ to Victory Over Viruses

An international team of scientists has created a powerful new resource to speed the development of vaccines and treatments to…

September 28, 2021 UVA Medical Center Names 3 New Nursing and Emergency Department Leaders

UVA Medical Center has named three new leaders for its nursing and emergency services teams.