Out-of-Body Experiences Can Profoundly Increase Empathy
9/9/2024
Out-of-body experiences, such as near-death experiences, can have a “transformative” effect on people’s ability to experience empathy and connect with others, a scientific paper from University of Virginia School of…
Cause, Potential Treatment Identified for Persistent COVID-19 Lung Problems
9/9/2024
Arthritis drugs already available for prescription have the potential to halt lingering lung problems that can last months or years after COVID-19 infections, new research from the School of Medicine…
Dawn of ‘Precision Medicine’ Could Revolutionize Diabetes Care
8/27/2024
There is a tremendous opportunity for “precision medicine” to transform diabetes care worldwide, but it will require bold new ways of thinking and significant investments, a School of Medicine expert…
8/27/2024
The investigational drug elinzanetant significantly reduces the frequency and severity of hot flashes associated with menopause while improving women’s sleep and quality of life, new UVA Health research published in…
UVA Cancer Center Is First in State to Offer New Lung Cancer Treatment
8/20/2024
UVA Cancer Center is the first healthcare provider in Virginia to offer a newly approved immunotherapy – which supercharges the body’s immune system to fight disease – to treat small…
New Insights About How Heart Cells Regenerate May Lead to New Drugs to Fix Damaged Hearts
8/14/2024
New research from UVA Health scientists seeking to identify drugs to regenerate tissue after a heart attack is highlighting the promise of their approach. The team, led by Jeff Saucerman,…
The ‘Growth Mindset’ Trend: Experts Caution of Valuing Effort Over Success
7/30/2024
A popular trend in business and higher education, “growth mindset” can have significant downsides when its principles are misapplied, medical educators caution in a new paper. Growth mindset is a…
Arthritis Drugs May Relieve Long COVID Lung Symptoms
7/30/2024
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified a potential treatment for the respiratory symptoms of long COVID after discovering an unknown cause of the condition inside the lungs.…
