News & Events (Page 15)

UVA’s biomechanical researchers recently tested thigh pads for the National Football League to see how well the pads protect players from injuries. The NFL has a new rule for the 2013 season that mandates all players wear thigh pads, so UVA’s researchers tested 82 pads in all by simulating hits…

If you live near Keswick, Lake Monticello or Louisa, seeing a UVA specialist, or perhaps a primary care doctor, used to mean driving into Charlottesville. But that’s about to change. UVA Medical Park Zion Crossroads is opening Aug. 26 to bring care closer to families in central Virginia. This new…

This July, we had guest posts from junior volunteers working at the hospital this summer. We met one of our doctors and asked a few questions: [caption id="attachment_6918" align="alignright" width="225"] Summer volunteer Rebecca Brookman (standing) practices her wheelchair skills with Volunteer Services intern Stephanie Sisak.[/caption] Play online brain games? This…

This June, we learned about: [caption id="attachment_6734" align="alignright" width="300"] Prenatal ultrasounds look for heart problems and other birth defects.[/caption] The 20-week ultrasound when parents find out if they're having a boy or girl Hospital volunteers who support patients and families undergoing treatment Research that might result in something to combat…

The Ebola virus: Used as a bioweapon or part of an accidental outbreak, it kills up to 90 percent of those who become infected, and there’s no cure. But School of Medicine researchers recently discovered two drugs that block the infection — and think there may be other structurally similar…

[caption id="attachment_6430" align="alignright" width="300"] Women have been practicing medicine, challenging gender norms, for a long time.[/caption] Were you reading the blog this month? If so, you may have come across some facts you'd never heard before, like: Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds, in our…

Glioblastomas. They represent the most common form of brain tumor in adults, and the most deadly. When glioblastomas invade the brain, there isn't a cure. Enter UVA researchers, who have just identified an enzyme essential to these brain tumor cancer cells. By targeting this enzyme, the researchers hope to open…

This month, we met some pretty courageous folks, including: Michelle, a brain tumor survivor Alden, a young runner who kept racing after cardiac arrest Donna, a nurse who became a breast cancer patient We also explored the "bod pod," one of the coolest ways that UVA measures your fitness levels so…

Personal Salt Index For years, I’ve worried about my mom. She puts salt on everything, even pizza. I remind her of what we’ve all heard 1,000 times: Too much salt increases your blood pressure, which increases your risk of strokes and heart disease. And she rolls her eyes and tells…

Mary A. Sullivan coordinates community advocacy, education and outreach efforts for the Teen Health Center. She’s provided health education to local students and parents for over 20 years. Here she shares her thoughts about STD awareness. I do not expect to see a proclamation about STD Awareness Month gracing a…