January 21, 2019 NIH Salutes Brain Discovery in List of 2018’s Most Promising Medical Advances

The discovery identifies an important role for the brain’s cleaning system in aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

January 15, 2019 Exercise Before Surgery Can Protect Muscles and Nerves, Study Shows

UVA researchers are working to improve outcomes for people who suffer ischemia reperfusion injury, including surgery and trauma patients and soldiers injured on the battlefield.

January 3, 2019 FDA Approves Scalpel-Free Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease Tremor

“We are very excited about this approval,” said UVA neurosurgeon Jeff Elias, who led the testing of the technology. “Now, patients with Parkinson’s disease will have more options if their symptoms become refractory to medication.”

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.