January 4, 2017 New dry eye drug aims to treat cause rather than mask symptoms

University of Virginia Health System researchers have developed a potential therapeutic treatment for dry eye , with human testing to…

December 19, 2016 Unknown soldiers: UVA discovers powerful defenders of the brain

UVA researchers discover an influential type of immune cell in the membranes around the brain; These cells kick off powerful…

December 14, 2016 Creative approach to exploring genome IDs genes likely responsible for bone strength

In an important step in the battle against osteoporosis , a serious brittle bone disease that affects millions, researchers have…

December 12, 2016 UVA, Virginia Tech Carilion partner to fund leading-edge brain research

The University of Virginia-Virginia Tech Carilion Neuroscience Research Collaboration is awarding $550,000 to nine cross-university research teams from the two…

December 1, 2016 UVA named National Pancreas Foundation Center for pancreatitis care

For meeting standards to provide high-quality patient care, University of Virginia Health System has been designated a National Pancreas Foundation…

November 30, 2016 Online insomnia program can improve sleep for many, study finds

An online program designed to help people overcome insomnia significantly improves both the amount and quality of sleep, a new…

November 28, 2016 UVA earns Consumer Choice Award

Based on consumer surveys of quality and image, University of Virginia Health System has received a 2016-2017 Consumer Choice Award…

November 22, 2016 UVA Health System names first Chief Innovation Officer

University of Virginia Health System has named Jeffrey Keller, PhD, as its first Chief Innovation Officer to help turn scientific…

November 21, 2016 Most women unaware of breast density’s effect on cancer risk, UVA study finds

Most women don’t know that having dense breasts increases their risk for breast cancer and reduces a mammogram’s ability to…

November 10, 2016 National ‘100 Great Orthopedics Programs’ list honors UVA Orthopedics

Becker’s Hospital Review has named UVA Orthopedics at University of Virginia Medical Center to the national healthcare publication’s “ 100…