September 24, 2015 In-flight medical emergencies: What doctors and travelers need to know

A medical emergency that strikes in mid-air is a scary prospect for any traveler, but it presents a particularly complex…

September 23, 2015 New cancer genes identified, opening door to targeted treatments

In a discovery that could lead to more targeted and effective treatments for certain lung and prostate cancers , researchers…

September 16, 2015 Scientists create immunity to deadly parasite by manipulating host’s genes

There are two common approaches to protecting humans from infectious disease: Targeting pathogens and parasites with medicines such as antibiotics,…

September 16, 2015 UVA honored for participating in nation’s largest kidney transplant chain

For being part of the largest kidney transplant chain in the U.S., the University of Virginia Health System’s Transplant Center…

September 16, 2015 UVA Orthopedics clinic coming to Culpeper

The University of Virginia Health System plans to open an orthopedics clinic this fall at UVA Culpeper Hospital to increase…

September 14, 2015 How UVA is rescuing vast amounts of scientific knowledge (on a very small budget)

A scientist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is rescuing vast amounts of humanity’s knowledge of the submicroscopic…

September 14, 2015 UVA adding prenatal clinic in Culpeper

To make it easier for pregnant women in the Culpeper region to access specialty care, University of Virginia Health System…

September 10, 2015 Cell-surface discovery could lead to major breakthrough in cancer treatment

School of Medicine researchers have discovered a new strategy for attacking cancer cells that could fundamentally alter the way doctors…

August 19, 2015 UVA earns baby-friendly hospital award

University of Virginia Children’s Hospital and UVA Women’s Services have earned a prestigious designation for providing the highest level of…

August 10, 2015 $1.2 million grant boosts efforts to foster healthy places

The School of Medicine and the U.S. Green Building Council have been awarded a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the…