August 4, 2020 Study Finds Barriers to HIV Prevention in the South

The South, the U.S. region with the most HIV infections each year, also has the greatest barriers to obtaining drugs that can prevent the disease for people who rely on Affordable Care Act insurance plans.

July 31, 2020 Why is Stroke So Deadly for People of African Descent?

An international team of scientists has completed the largest analysis of stroke-risk genes ever undertaken in people of African descent.

July 30, 2020 Your Brain Parasite Isn’t Making You Sick – Here’s Why

A new discovery explains how the body keeps a common brain parasite in check, shedding light on the brain's relationship with the immune system.

July 28, 2020 U.S. News & World Report: UVA Again No. 1 Hospital in Virginia

It's the fifth consecutive year. The publication also ranks eight UVA specialties among the best in the nation.

July 23, 2020 Doctors Urge Hospitals to Become ‘Artificial Intelligence Ready’

Disorganized efforts to implement artificial intelligence in hospitals could undermine the technology's vast potential to benefit patients, the group warns.

July 22, 2020 UVA Pioneers Study of Genetic Diseases With Quantum Computers

Scientists are harnessing the mind-bending potential of quantum computers to help us understand genetic diseases – even before quantum computers are a thing.

July 21, 2020 Quality Heart and Lung Care Earns UVA International Award

Fewer than 30 hospitals worldwide have earned the award.

July 16, 2020 UVA Earns High Marks in National Breastfeeding Care Review

UVA received a 91 out of 100 on the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care survey, far exceeding the Virginia and national averages.

July 14, 2020 UVA IDs Gene Responsible for Deadly Glioblastoma

The discovery of the oncogene responsible for glioblastoma could be the brain tumor's Achilles' heel, one researcher says.

July 13, 2020 Single-Dose Flu Drug Reduces Spread Within Households

Only 1.9% of uninfected household contacts who took a single dose of baloxavir marboxil came down with the flu.