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UVa Orthopaedic Center ranked among the best in the nation

By Rabita Alamgir | November 3, 2014

National health care publication “Becker’s Hospital Review” recognized the University Medical Center’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery on its 2014 list, “125 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopaedic Programs.” The review noted that the orthopaedic surgery departments honored “provide outstanding patient care, advance cutting-edge orthopaedic research and treat professional athletes.” The University Medical Center previously earned recognition for orthopaedic excellence from U.S.

A new way to detect ovarian cancer

By Rabita Alamgir | October 27, 2014

Tampons could help detect early-stage ovarian cancer, according to a pilot study led by a University medical researcher in collaboration with colleagues at Johns Hopkins University and University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Hoos Health Hack provides student thinkers chance to shine

By Rabita Alamgir | October 6, 2014

From Oct. 10 to 12, patients, doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs from across the region will come together to address healthcare challenges during Hoos Health Hack, Charlottesville’s second annual medical hackathon.

New MCAT to be released in April

By Rabita Alamgir | September 21, 2014

Pre-med students will soon face a new challenge for medical school admissions, with the release of a revised Medical College Admissions Test and possible additional pre-med requirements.

University becomes part of national network for brain health

By Rabita Alamgir | March 25, 2014

The University Health System has joined a national effort to seek treatments for neurological diseases, taking part in the SPRINT-MS trial within the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials, also known as NeuroNEXT. The network, made up of 28 hospitals, is sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.

Study finds links between inflammation, intelligence

By Rabita Alamgir | March 2, 2014

Children who suffer from recurrent fever and inflammation may show impaired cognitive ability, according to a new study conducted in Bangladesh by University medical researchers.

Mixed picture on STEM majors

By Rabita Alamgir | February 23, 2014

It’s a hallmark of American education debates: What attracts or drives away young Americans for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education?

Study finds little gain from single-sex education

By Rabita Alamgir | February 16, 2014

New research published in the American Psychological Association’s Psychological Bulletin suggests co-educational schooling offers the same quality of education as single-sex schools.

Federal shutdown slows down CDC, FDC

By Rabita Alamgir | October 7, 2013

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, a government shutdown furloughed more than 800,000 federal employees and left thousands to work without pay.

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UVa Orthopaedic Center ranked among the best in the nation

A new way to detect ovarian cancer

Hoos Health Hack provides student thinkers chance to shine

New MCAT to be released in April

University becomes part of national network for brain health

Study finds links between inflammation, intelligence

Mixed picture on STEM majors

Study finds little gain from single-sex education

Federal shutdown slows down CDC, FDC

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