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July 27, 2017 Global Research Priorities Identified for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

The scientific journal Pediatrics today published a paper from the School of Medicine, the American SIDS Institute and partner international…

July 25, 2017 How Texting Can Protect Babies From Sudden Death

A series of educational videos delivered by text or email successfully encouraged new mothers to use safe sleep practices for…

July 24, 2017 UVA Launching Group Pregnancy Care, Education Program

To improve health outcomes for new moms and babies and reduce health disparities, University of Virginia Children’s Hospital and UVA…

July 18, 2017 High Blood Pressure: Could Aggressive Treatment Lead To Kidney Damage?

Aggressive combination treatments for high blood pressure that are intended to protect the kidneys may actually be damaging the organs,…

July 12, 2017 Babies Born Big More Likely to Become Obese Children

Infants born with a high birthweight are more likely to become obese children, a new study from the UVA Children's…

July 11, 2017 New Way to Shut Off Genes Speeds Battle Against Genetic Diseases

Gene editing using the CRISPR system is transforming genetic research and could be poised to transform the treatment of genetic…

June 27, 2017 Four UVA Children’s Hospital Specialties Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World Report

Four specialties at University of Virginia Children’s Hospital are ranked among the top 50 nationally in the 2017-2018 “Best Children’s…

May 23, 2017 Precision Medicine Collides With A Clock Mystery From 1665

An odd phenomenon observed in 1665 explains how the body knows when to replace disease-preventing cells in our guts. The…

May 18, 2017 Platelet Discovery Could Benefit Preemies

The emergency call issued by the American Red Cross earlier this year was of a sort all too common: Platelet…

May 8, 2017 Kidney Research Leads to Unexpected Heart Discovery

Kidney research at the School of Medicine has unexpectedly led to a discovery about the formation of the heart, including…