Dr. Jaideep Kapur of the University Department of Neurology received a $21.4 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroketo determine the most effective medications for curbing status epilepticus — a particular type of epileptic reaction.
The School of Nursing’s Compassionate Care Initiative (CCI), begun in 2009 by School of Nursing Dean Dorrie Fontaine, seeks to improve the quality of patient care by increasing compassion in health care providers.
With the holidays swiftly approaching, feelings of joy, contentment and anticipation arise. However, it can be hard to truly enjoy the holidays while preoccupied with anxiety and fear of the alleged weight-gain that accompanies the holiday season.
Dr. Susan M. Pollart, professor of family medicine and senior associate dean for faculty affairs and faculty development, along with a group of faculty connected with the Association of American Medical Colleges, analyzed data from 14 U.S. medical schools to evaluate the relationship between hours spent in each of four mission areas and a doctor’s intent to leave their current academic institution.
On Nov. 20, faculty and students gathered in the amphitheater to discuss the issue of sexual violence in the University community. The event, organized by the Middle Eastern and Islamic Students Association (MEISA), featured faculty and student speakers who discussed the importance of raising awareness to make the community safer and healthier.
A joint effort by researchers from the University, Indiana University, the University of Colorado and Yale University has led to the discovery of a compound capable of inhibiting a key step in the growth of cancer tumors. This discovery may lead to novel therapies for lung, bladder, prostate, colon and pancreas cancers, most of which were not previously known to be related.
The Computer Science Department is currently working towards being able to offer the BA in Computer Science degree program to more students. The major can currently accommodate 85 people according to Kevin Skadron, Professor and Department Chair of Computer Science. With the increasing popularity, however, the department is looking to expand the major.
For 22 years, the Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler has brought together thousands of women to raise both money and awareness of breast cancer. This year, efforts yielded even better results than were expected. Through the combined efforts of the 3,500 participants, many donors and dedicated organizers, the Women’s Four Miler raised a record $375,000 for the U.Va. Breast Care Center.
The University Medical Center’s Department of Urology is working to spread the conversation about family planning. For the second year in a row, it participated in World Vasectomy Day on Nov. 7.
The University Health System (UHS) recently appointed Dr. Michael Williams as the first chief medical information officer.
Born without thumbs, 2-year-old Connor Woodle now has full function of his hands after having two operations performed by Dr. Bobby Chhabra, co-founder of the University of Virginia Hand Center, which created a set of functional thumbs.
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 recent study conducted by members of the psychology department found that parents who exercised psychological control on their teenagers hinder their child’s ability to develop close relationships later on in adulthood.
A new study published by Asst. Psychology Prof. Tobias Grossmann and his colleagues at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences has found that seven-month-old infants can pick up on social cues conveyed through the eyes.
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.
Asst. Nursing Prof. Camille Burnett received a $312,000 grant by the National Institutes of Health to evaluate the most effective way to get pregnant women to report abuse.
As students all over Grounds do battle with midterms and essays, stress can be part and parcel of mid-semester proceedings.
As a result of rulings by the U.S.
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.
The American College of Cardiology recently recognized the University of Virginia Health System (UHS) for its excellence in care for patients with a certain type of heart attack called a ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). This deadly type of heart attack is caused by prolonged blockage of blood supply to the heart, and can be identified as a light peak on the ST segment of an electrocardiogram.
