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September 1, 2017 Breast Cancer Patients on Opioids Less Likely to Stick to Vital Treatment

A new study has found a troubling lack of adherence to a potentially lifesaving treatment regimen among breast cancer patients…

August 25, 2017 New Tool Can Predict Patients’ Outcomes After Cardiac Arrest

Targeted temperature management – the precise cooling of a person suffering cardiac arrest – can literally be the difference in…

August 17, 2017 Antibiotics Found to Weaken Body’s Ability to Fight Off Disease

Adding another reason for doctors to avoid the overuse of antibiotics, new research shows that a reduction in the variety…

August 9, 2017 Bow Foundation Backs UVA Research Into Rare Genetic Disorder

The Bow Foundation today announced a grant of $50,000 to the School of Medicine to fund research into a genetic…

July 27, 2017 Global Research Priorities Identified for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

The scientific journal Pediatrics today published a paper from the School of Medicine, the American SIDS Institute and partner international…

July 25, 2017 How Texting Can Protect Babies From Sudden Death

A series of educational videos delivered by text or email successfully encouraged new mothers to use safe sleep practices for…

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…