August 21, 2013 Needlestick law saving up to $415 million yearly

A federal law intended to protect healthcare workers from needlestick injuries has slashed the number of such injuries by more…

August 21, 2013 NFL thigh pad testing led by UVA researcher

After implementing a new rule for 2013 mandating thigh pads for all National Football League players, the league asked University…

August 20, 2013 Tony Bennett concert to benefit UVA Cancer Center, UVA School of Nursing

A portion of the proceeds from Tony Bennett’s Oct. 13 concert at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Charlottesville will benefit…

August 15, 2013 Results published in pioneering trial of focused ultrasound for essential tremor

The pioneering findings of the University of Virginia Health System’s trial of a scalpel-free form of brain surgery for reducing…

August 13, 2013 A ‘magnetic crystal ball’ for coronary artery disease

An imaging test commonly used to diagnose coronary artery disease has an untapped potential to predict which patients with the…

August 9, 2013 Neuropsychologist honored for treating soldiers with traumatic brain injuries

For helping treat active-duty soldiers with traumatic brain injuries and serving as a consultant on concussions to the U.S. Department…

August 7, 2013 A way to reverse the suffering of diabetic nerve pain?

For people with diabetes who suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a gentle touch can be agony. A warm shower can be…

August 5, 2013 Obesity more likely in preschoolers drinking sugar-sweetened beverages

Young children who regularly drink sugary beverages are more likely to gain excessive weight and become obese , according to…

July 26, 2013 UVA Medical Park Zion Crossroads to open August 26

To make it easier for residents of the Zion Crossroads area to receive care close to home, University of Virginia…

July 23, 2013 Dr. Chris Shaffrey honored among best North American spine surgeons

  For the Media: Dr. Shaffrey will be available for interviews from 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, July 24. Dr. Chris Shaffrey…