July 9, 2020 Discovery Reveals How Plants Make Cellulose for Strength and Growth

The discovery unveils the molecular machinery that plants use to weave cellulose chains into cable-like structures called “microfibrils.”

July 3, 2020 Lack of Lockdown Increased COVID-19 Deaths in Sweden

The study will help doctors understand the effects of individual compliance with infection-control measures.

June 30, 2020 Exercise Can Slow or Prevent Vision Loss, Study Finds

A new study found that exercise reduced the harmful overgrowth of blood vessels in the eyes of lab mice by up to 45%. This tangle of blood vessels is a key contributor to macular degeneration and other eye diseases.

June 29, 2020 COVID-19 Blood Test Can Predict Disease Severity

The COVID-19 discovery could lead to new treatments to prevent deadly “cytokine storms." It also helps explain why diabetes contributes to worse outcomes.

June 26, 2020 FCC Grant to Expand UVA Health’s COVID-19 Telehealth Care

The $767,139 grant will fund important equipment and network upgrades to enhance COVID-19 care.

June 24, 2020 Fire Ants Limiting Spread of Meat Allergy – But Pose Own Danger

Invasive fire ants are limiting the spread of a dangerous meat allergy. But it’s not all good news: The ants can also cause severe allergic reactions.

June 23, 2020 Visitation Permitted at UVA Inpatient Units, Procedural Areas Beginning June 23

UVA Health will permit additional visitation to its inpatient units and procedural areas.

June 22, 2020 Focused Ultrasound Shows Promise Against Deadliest Brain Tumor

Focused ultrasound waves create tiny bubbles inside cancer cells, causing them to die.

June 18, 2020 COVID-19 Collaboration Reducing Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities

A collaborative COVID-19 program is saving lives at long-term care facilities and offers a model for communities across the country, doctors report.

June 17, 2020 UVA Physicians, Medical Students Launch COVID-19 Podcast

The COVID-19 podcast series includes advice to protect your health along with a behind-the-scenes look at UVA Health’s patient care and research.