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February 3, 2020 Medicaid Expansion Slashed Uninsured Rates in Diabetes Belt, Study Finds

The increase in people with insurance helps address the lack of access to care that is a key contributor to the diabetes epidemic.

January 29, 2020 HIV Outcomes Improved by State-Purchased Insurance Plans, Study Finds

Increasing enrollment in the plans could save millions in healthcare costs and even reduce HIV transmission, the researchers say.

January 28, 2020 Major Asian Gene Study to Help Doctors Battle Disease

Researchers from dozens of institutions around the world are seeking to address the under-representation of Asian populations in genetic research.

January 22, 2020 Potential Way to Halt Blinding Macular Degeneration Identified

It would be the first treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration and could significantly improve treatment for wet AMD.

January 13, 2020 UVA Orthopedics Honored Among Nation’s Top Orthopedics Programs

Becker’s Hospital Review has named UVA Orthopedics at UVA Medical Center to its list of 100 hospitals and health systems with…

January 10, 2020 Artificial Intelligence Project Chosen for National Healthcare Competition – With $1 Million on the Line

A UVA Health proposal to reduce hospital readmissions was among 25 submissions chosen – from more than 300 applications – for a national competition seeking ideas on how artificial intelligence can improve healthcare.

January 2, 2020 FDA Approves UVA-Developed Artificial Pancreas

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an artificial pancreas system – based on technology from the University of…

December 19, 2019 UVA Center for Diabetes Technology and Novo Nordisk Enter Into Research Collaboration to Develop Virtual Patient Modelling for Type 2 Diabetes

University of Virginia (UVA) Center for Diabetes Technology and Novo Nordisk today announced that they have entered into a five-year research collaboration where UVA and Novo Nordisk will work together on the development of virtual environments focused on modelling of patients with type 2 diabetes.

December 17, 2019 UVA Earns National Award for Patient Safety and Quality Care

UVA Medical Center has been named as a Top Teaching Hospital for patient safety and quality by The Leapfrog Group,…

December 11, 2019 Bystanders Can Help More Cardiac Arrest Victims Survive

Only 8% of Americans survive cardiac arrest outside a hospital, but that percentage could increase significantly if bystanders recognize cardiac…