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The cells may die because of naturally occurring gene variation in our brain cells that were, until recently, assumed to be genetically identical.

An antidepressant used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder could save people from deadly sepsis, new research suggests.

“We are very excited about this approval,” said UVA neurosurgeon Jeff Elias, who led the testing of the technology. “Now, patients with Parkinson’s disease will have more options if their symptoms become refractory to medication.”

Radiation oncologist Timothy Showalter, MD, and breast cancer surgeon Shayna L. Showalter, MD, are working to improve care for women with early-stage breast cancer.

In news with several layers of weird, researchers have determined that the mix of bacteria that live inside your nose correlates with the type and severity of cold symptoms you develop.

Lymphatic vessels that clean the brain of harmful material play a crucial role in the development and progression of… read more >

A University of Virginia Health System emergency medicine physician helped develop new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)… read more >

Scientists have developed a way to see brain cells talk – to actually see neurons communicate in bright, vivid… read more >

For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked University of Virginia Medical Center as the… read more >

Aging vessels connecting the brain and the immune system play critical roles in both Alzheimer’s disease and the decline… read more >