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December 19, 2016 Unknown soldiers: UVA discovers powerful defenders of the brain

UVA researchers discover an influential type of immune cell in the membranes around the brain; These cells kick off powerful…

October 4, 2016 UVA among first to use new tool for noninvasive brain surgery

The University of Virginia Health System is the first hospital in Virginia – and among the first in the world…

September 16, 2016 UVA named to 100 great neurosurgery and spine programs list

Becker’s Hospital Review selected the University of Virginia Neurosciences Center at UVA Medical Center to its most recent list of…

August 25, 2016 The results are in: International trial evaluates focused ultrasound for essential tremor

A study published today in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine offers the most in-depth assessment yet of the…

July 18, 2016 UVA stroke program honored with two national quality awards

For meeting national guidelines to provide fast, high-quality stroke care, the University of Virginia Health System’s stroke program received two…

July 13, 2016 Shocking new role found for the immune system: Controlling social interaction

Researchers determine that the immune system affects – and even controls – social behavior. Blocking a single type of immune…

July 12, 2016 FDA approves scalpel-free brain surgery for tremor pioneered at UVA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor , the most common…

June 1, 2015 Missing Link Found Between Brain, Immune System

Vessels directly connecting brain, lymphatic system exist despite decades of doctrine that they don’t Finding may have substantial implications for…

October 30, 2014 UVA neurosurgery, spine programs receive national award

Becker’s Hospital Review has honored the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery and the UVA Spine Center at UVA Medical…

October 13, 2014 UVA neurosurgeon leads partnership for safer high-tech surgery

A University of Virginia Health System physician is playing a key role in advancing the safety and quality of advanced…