COVID-19 Discovery Could Lead to New Treatments for Chronic Breathing Problems
3/12/2025
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have discovered how severe COVID-19 can destroy immune cells’ ability to repair the lungs, helping explain the lingering effects of long COVID. The…
Cold Sore Discovery IDs Unknown Trigger for Those Annoying Flare-Ups
3/4/2025
Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores after University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body. The finding…
School Absences Could Help ID Kids With Chronic GI Disorders
3/4/2025
Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from disorders of the gut-brain axis such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that…
Young Women Suffering Menopause Symptoms Silently, Study Reveals
2/25/2025
More than half of women ages 30 to 35 are already suffering moderate to severe symptoms associated with menopause, yet most women are waiting decades before seeking treatment, new research…
Lu Le, MD, PhD, and Colleagues Discover Potential Key to Reversing Baldness
2/19/2025
A surprising discovery from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is transforming our understanding of hair growth and could set the stage for new approaches to cure baldness. Researchers…
Study Led by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD, Identifies Approach for Getting Older Adults Vaccinated
2/11/2025
A clear endorsement from their healthcare provider and being supplied information about recommended vaccines before their clinic visit spurred more older Americans to get vaccinated, a new University of Virginia…
Ovarian Cancer Discovery Could Turn Failed Treatment Into Lifesaver
2/11/2025
University of Virginia Cancer Center researchers have explained the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer by discovering how gut bacteria interfere with the treatment. Doctors may be able…
UVA Health Neuroscience, Spine Teams Earn National Award for Quality Care, Research
2/4/2025
UVA Health has been honored on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of 100 health systems with great neuroscience and spine programs. “These programs are celebrated for their exceptional patient outcomes,…
