July 20, 2017 UVA, Bon Secours to Collaborate on Liver Transplant Care

University of Virginia Health System (UVA) and the Bon Secours Liver Institute of Virginia will collaboratively care for patients at…

July 19, 2017 Indestructible Virus Yields Secret to Creating Incredibly Durable Materials

It’s like the Superman of viruses, astonishingly tough and able to survive in an environment that would dissolve flesh and…

July 18, 2017 High Blood Pressure: Could Aggressive Treatment Lead To Kidney Damage?

Aggressive combination treatments for high blood pressure that are intended to protect the kidneys may actually be damaging the organs,…

July 12, 2017 Babies Born Big More Likely to Become Obese Children

Infants born with a high birthweight are more likely to become obese children, a new study from the UVA Children's…

July 11, 2017 New Way to Shut Off Genes Speeds Battle Against Genetic Diseases

Gene editing using the CRISPR system is transforming genetic research and could be poised to transform the treatment of genetic…

June 29, 2017 UVA Earns National Award for Care of Heart Attack Patients

University of Virginia Health System has been recognized for its care of heart attack patients with a national award by…

June 28, 2017 NIH Awards $8.6 Million for Bold Bid to Transform Lung Transplants

Researchers at the School of Medicine have received more than $8.6 million in federal grants to support efforts that could…

June 27, 2017 Four UVA Children’s Hospital Specialties Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World Report

Four specialties at University of Virginia Children’s Hospital are ranked among the top 50 nationally in the 2017-2018 “Best Children’s…

June 14, 2017 UVA Honored as Center of Excellence for Bone Marrow Cancer

University of Virginia Cancer Center has earned recognition as a national center of excellence for its care of patients with…

June 7, 2017 Heart Surgery Outcomes Improved After Medicaid Expansion, Study Finds

Medicaid expansion is associated with better outcomes for heart surgery patients, according to a study led by School of Medicine…