September 25, 2019 Potential Way to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes Identified

The same approach that could prevent diabetes may also prove effective for battling autoimmune diseases such as lupus and eczema.

September 16, 2019 UVA Leads Statewide, University-Based Coalition to Battle the Opioid Crisis

The School of Medicine is leading a statewide effort to battle the opioid crisis and reduce the number of Virginians…

September 13, 2019 Changes to Medical Center Billing and Collection Practices

As promised earlier this week, today we are pleased to announce some significant changes to our billing and collection practices in the Medical Center

September 3, 2019 New Initiative Aims to Reduce Cervical Cancer in Southwest Va., Appalachia

UVA Cancer Center is part of a new five-year study seeking to reduce the disproportionately high rates of cervical cancer…

August 22, 2019 Depression, Anxiety Linked to Opioid Use in Women With Breast Cancer

Elderly women battling breast cancer who have anxiety, depression or other mental health conditions are more likely to use opioids…

August 21, 2019 Vaping Is Suspected Cause of Recent Lung Injuries

The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health joins the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in alerting the public to nearly 100 cases nationally of lung illnesses that appear to be linked to vaping. No deaths have been reported, but many patients have experienced life-threatening symptoms and needed emergency hospital care.

August 20, 2019 The Meat Allergy: UVA IDs Biological Changes Triggered by Tick Bites

A School of Medicine scientist has identified key immunological changes in people who abruptly develop an allergic reaction to mammalian meat, such as beef.

August 16, 2019 UVA Primary Care Waynesboro Open at New Location

UVA Primary Care Waynesboro is now seeing patients ages 13 and older at its new location – 1850 Rosser Ave. The clinic provides comprehensive primary care, ranging from checkups and physicals to chronic disease management and minor surgical procedures.

August 15, 2019 Here’s How E. Coli Knows How to Make You Really Sick

The discovery could one day help doctors prevent the infection from taking hold by allowing E. coli bacteria to pass harmlessly through the body.

August 12, 2019 UVA Leads Major Effort to Understand Autism Differences in Boys, Girls

The lack of information about autism’s manifestation in girls means many are never diagnosed and miss out on beneficial interventions, UVA's Kevin Pelphrey fears.