More than 25% of infants not getting common childhood vaccinations, study finds
Researchers identify troubling disparities along race, income, education linesCredit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications More than a quarter of American ...
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Epilepsy discovery reveals why some seizures prove deadly
Credit: Courtesy Patel lab New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shed light on the No. ...
Anemia discovery points to more effective treatment approaches
Credit: UVA Health A combination of inexpensive oral medications may be able to treat fatigue-inducing anemias caused by chronic diseases ...
Geographies of death: Study maps COVID-19 health disparities in Greater Santiago
Three times higher COVID-19 mortality in low-income areasCredit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- People up to age ...
Growth in home health care failing to keep up with surging demand, study finds
Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications Recent growth in the number of healthcare workers providing home care for Medicare patients ...
Delaying cardiovascular surgeries due to COVID-19 has psychological effects on patients
Postponing procedures during the pandemic sparked anxiety and fear among patients, study finds.Credit: Michigan Medicine In March 2020, when the ...
Biomarker for COVID-19 risk
Patient inflammation varies for lung, clot reactionsCredit: Flinders University Varying severity of COVID-19 symptoms in patients is reflected by levels ...
New COVID-19 vaccine may offer broad protection from coronaviruses
Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications A COVID-19 vaccine that could provide protection against existing and future strains of the ...
City of Hope’s Betty Ferrell receives 2021 ONS Lifetime Achievement Award
Credit: City of Hope DUARTE, Calif. -- With nearly half a century of outstanding contributions to the field of oncology ...
Lundquist investigator Chang’s study in JAMA Internal Medicine
For critically ill patients with advanced medical illnesses and poor prognoses, overuse of invasive ICU treatment may prolong sufferingCredit: Courtesy ...
Using genetics, researchers identify potential drugs for early treatment of COVID-19
Credit: Frank Curran A new study using human genetics suggests researchers should prioritize clinical trials of drugs that target two ...
Heart failure and stroke rising in men under 40
Credit: Photo: Cecilia Hedstrom Heart failure and stroke are unusual diagnoses among younger people. But they are now clearly on ...
Cancer discovery could revive failed treatments for solid tumors
Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications New research from UVA Cancer Center could rescue once-promising immunotherapies for treating solid cancer ...
Despite pandemic, less than half of older adults have formally recorded healthcare wishes
Risk of severe COVID-19 in people over 50 offers chance to have discussions and complete documents to be used in ...