November 17, 2021 FDA Approves Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Symptoms

The incisionless form of brain surgery was tested at the School of Medicine.

November 16, 2021 iTHRIV Backs Bids to Improve Lung Transplant Outcomes, Reduce Waste

The integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV) has awarded $200,000 in pilot funding across five multi-institutional research projects.

November 11, 2021 Drug Tested at UVA Offers Lasting COVID-19 Protection

The antibody cocktail reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection by more than 80% for more than eight months, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced.

November 9, 2021 UVA Reveals How Gene Mutation Boosts Cancer Risk

The mutation interferes with the production of important cancer-suppressing droplets inside cells, the scientists found.

November 8, 2021 UVA Cancer Center Without Walls Launching Youth Tobacco Prevention Program

The University of Virginia Cancer Center and Cancer Center Without Walls Southwest Virginia Community Advisory Board is launching a program to cut tobacco use among both teens and adults in partnership with UVA Wise students and Virginia Cooperative Extension.

November 3, 2021 UVA Health Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for 5-11 Year Olds

UVA Health is now scheduling appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years old at its Pediatric Community Vaccination Center, with the first appointments available Monday, Nov. 8. 

October 28, 2021 Erik Shannon Named Interim CEO of UVA Community Health

Erik Shannon has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer of UVA Community Health, effective November 5, and will serve in this role until a permanent successor is named.

October 25, 2021 Rural Areas, Hit Hard by COVID-19, Lack Access to New Treatment Trials

Three-quarters of rural Americans live more than an hour from the nearest site testing new treatments for COVID-19, new research reveals.

October 21, 2021 Prozac Pegged as Potential Treatment for a Leading Cause of Blindness

An antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness among people over 50.

October 19, 2021 Epilepsy research reveals unknown trigger for seizures

Epilepsy seizures can be triggered when a natural braking system meant to control brain activity goes awry, UVA researchers found.