January 2, 2019 National ‘100 Great Orthopedics Programs’ List Features UVA

It's the fifth consecutive year that Becker’s Hospital Review has named University of Virginia Orthopedics at UVA Medical Center to the list.

December 20, 2018 Gene Discovery Reveals New Targets for Treating Atherosclerosis, Inflammation

A group of genes that has been largely ignored by scientists could play critical roles in atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), inflammation and likely obesity and other metabolic diseases.

December 18, 2018 HPV Discovery Raises Hope for New Cervical Cancer Treatments

HPV is responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer and 95 percent of anal cancers. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease, infecting more than 79 million Americans.

December 13, 2018 UVA Honored on National ‘100 Great Heart Programs’ List

For the third consecutive year, Becker’s Hospital Review has named University of Virginia Heart and Vascular Center at UVA Medical…

November 26, 2018 UVA Makes Surprising Discovery About Neurons

Meticulous new research from the School of Medicine has changed a well-accepted scientific belief about neurons, the vital nerve cells that allow us to experience the world and record those experiences as memories in our brains.

November 19, 2018 UVA Primary Care Madison Consolidating With Culpeper Clinics

To ensure patients have consistent access to primary care, UVA Primary Care Madison is consolidating with UVA’s primary care practices in Culpeper.

November 15, 2018 Husband-and-Wife Doctors Receive $1.8 Million to Test New Breast Cancer Approach

Radiation oncologist Timothy Showalter, MD, and breast cancer surgeon Shayna L. Showalter, MD, are working to improve care for women with early-stage breast cancer.

November 13, 2018 UVA School of Medicine Honored Nationally for Diversity, Inclusion Efforts

The School of Medicine's commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned it a national recognition from a higher education magazine.

November 12, 2018 Frail Seniors Going Without Desperately Needed In-Home Healthcare

There is a tremendous disparity between the need for in-home healthcare and the number of frail seniors actually receiving it, a new study finds. In many rural areas, the problem is so great that the researchers label it “remarkable.”

November 9, 2018 Simple Scoring System Could Help Patients Avoid Diabetes, Study Suggests

The tool could be a good way to motivate patients to stick with the diet and exercise changes that could save them from developing full-blown diabetes.