Major Asian Gene Study to Help Doctors Battle Disease
January 28, 2020Researchers from dozens of institutions around the world are seeking to address the under-representation of Asian populations in genetic research.
UVA Earns Two National Awards for Quality Heart Attack Care
November 16, 2019The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have honored UVA Health with two national awards for meeting national standards for providing high-quality, prompt care for patients suffering heart attacks.
Fertilization Discovery Reveals New Role for the Egg
November 13, 2019The unexpected fertilization finding could have major implications for couples battling infertility – and may lead to a new male contraceptive.
From Plants, UVA Extracts a Better Way to Determine What Our Genes Do
November 7, 2019Scientists at the School of Medicine have developed a better way to determine what our genes do – allowing researchers to better probe the genetic causes of diseases and more efficiently determine whether new drugs will act on the intended target.
The Most Comprehensive Study Ever of a Deadly Heart Condition
November 6, 2019Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an abnormal thickening of the heart, can present at any age and is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
Seizures in Babies: Doctor Sheds Light on Why They Have Lifelong Effects
October 30, 2019A doctor at UVA Children’s Hospital is using an elegant new approach to mapping brain activity to shed light on what happens during seizures in newborns that can lead to behavioral issues and learning disabilities much later.
UVA Health Establishes Billing and Collection Practices Advisory Council
October 28, 2019UVA Health has established a 16-person Advisory Council that will inform and advise UVA Health leaders as they consider additional improvements to billing and collection policies and practices to better meet the needs of patients.
New Organelle Found That Helps Prevent Cancer
October 18, 2019Scientists at the School of Medicine have discovered a strange new organelle inside our cells that… read more >
Community Organizations Unite with UVA Health to Improve Health & Well-Being
October 17, 2019Only 20% of an individual’s health status is related to clinical health care. The other 80% are shaped by socioeconomic factors, their physical environment, and their health behaviors. Having access to healthy foods, safe and stable housing, reliable transportation and a well-paying job leads to increased well-being. To better connect patients with community resources that can meet these needs, UVA Health purchased a technology-based referral network, PIECES Iris™.
Artificial pancreas system better controls blood glucose levels than current technology
October 16, 2019A multicenter randomized clinical trial evaluating a new artificial pancreas system — which automatically monitors and regulates blood glucose levels — has found that the new system was more effective than existing treatments at controlling blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes.