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Importance of keeping doctors happy

By Anthony Skaff | November 24, 2014

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.

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Sexual violence events may offer important dialogue for survivors

By Vanessa Braganza | November 24, 2014

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.

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Joint research team finds key to treating multiple cancers

By Meg Thornberry | November 24, 2014

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.

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Computer Science department working to meet increasing demand

By Ishaan Sachdeva | November 17, 2014

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.

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Charlottesville Women's Four Miler sets year fundraising record

By Megan Talej | November 17, 2014

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.

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U.Va. participates in second annual world vasectomy day

By Vanessa Braganza | November 10, 2014

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.

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Health System hires first ever Chief Medical Information Officer

By Prathibha Chintagunta | November 9, 2014

The University Health System (UHS) recently appointed Dr. Michael Williams as the first chief medical information officer.

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University doctor provides hope for boy born without thumbs

By Emily Dinning | November 9, 2014

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.

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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.

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Controling parenting impacts teenagers' future relationships, says a group of U.Va. researchers

By Ella Shoup | November 3, 2014

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.

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Study examines facial expression response

By Aubrey Salmon | October 30, 2014

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.

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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.

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Nursing professor given grant to study abuse prevention

October 19, 2014

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.

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Dealing with feelings

By Vanessa Braganza | October 19, 2014

As students all over Grounds do battle with midterms and essays, stress can be part and parcel of mid-semester proceedings.

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A breakdown of U.Va. employee health benefits

By Meg Thornberry | October 15, 2014

As a result of rulings by the U.S.

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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.

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Health System's UPSTART program honored for improving heart attack care

By Anthony Skaff | October 6, 2014

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.

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Sheffler discusses 3-D printing's future

By Vanessa Braganza | September 30, 2014

David Sheffler, a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace engineering, likes to jokingly say that he works with the Neanderthal version of the Star Trek replicator. However, he agrees that the exciting new field of 3D printing is turning a technological vision of the future into reality.

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Health System wins $1 million grant to develop program to encourage cooperation

By Areeka Memon | September 28, 2014

The U.Va. Health System received a new $1 million federal grant to better patient care teamwork between nursing professors, medical professors and clinicians by expanding work and education between nurses and doctors.

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University Health System presented with Governor's Technology Award

By Emily Dinning | September 22, 2014

The University Center for Telehealth was presented with a 2014 Governor’s Technology Award for creating easier access to health care for patients across the state through the Telehealth program.