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A Potential Way to Halt Both Forms of Blinding Macular Degeneration

January 27, 2020
A new discovery could lead to the first treatment for "dry" age-related macular degeneration. It could also lead to better treatments for the "wet" form.
A new discovery could lead to the first treatment for "dry" age-related macular degeneration. It could also lead to better treatments for the "wet" form.

Coronavirus: Dr. Bill Petri Sorts Facts From Fearmongering

January 24, 2020
You've seen scary stories about coronavirus in the news. Here's a link to some perspective from a top infectious disease expert.
You've seen scary stories about coronavirus in the news. Here's a link to some perspective from a top infectious disease expert.

Treating Babies Suffering Seizures Gave This Doc a Special Mission

November 19, 2019
Dr. Jennifer Burnsed is seeking to understand how the seizures affect the brain, and why they can lead to behavioral and learning problems years down the line.
Dr. Jennifer Burnsed is seeking to understand how the seizures affect the brain, and why they can lead to behavioral and learning problems years down the line.

The World’s Most Comprehensive Study of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

November 8, 2019
The deadly heart condition can strike at any age and is the No. 1 cause of cardiac death in young athletes.
The deadly heart condition can strike at any age and is the No. 1 cause of cardiac death in young athletes.

The FDA has Approved the Artificial Pancreas!

January 2, 2020
The artificial pancreas automatically regulates blood sugar for people with type 1 diabetes, freeing them from the need to stick their fingers multiple times each day.
The artificial pancreas automatically regulates blood sugar for people with type 1 diabetes, freeing them from the need to stick their fingers multiple times each day.

A Potential Way to Halt Both Forms of Blinding Macular Degeneration

January 27, 2020
A new discovery could lead to the first treatment for "dry" age-related macular degeneration. It could also lead to better treatments for the "wet" form.
A new discovery could lead to the first treatment for "dry" age-related macular degeneration. It could also lead to better treatments for the "wet" form.

Coronavirus: Dr. Bill Petri Sorts Facts From Fearmongering

January 24, 2020 You've seen scary stories about coronavirus in the news. Here's a link to some perspective from a top infectious disease expert.

Treating Babies Suffering Seizures Gave This Doc a Special Mission

November 19, 2019 Dr. Jennifer Burnsed is seeking to understand how the seizures affect the brain, and why they can lead to behavioral and learning problems years down the line.

The World’s Most Comprehensive Study of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

November 8, 2019 The deadly heart condition can strike at any age and is the No. 1 cause of cardiac death in young athletes.

The FDA has Approved the Artificial Pancreas!

January 2, 2020 The artificial pancreas automatically regulates blood sugar for people with type 1 diabetes, freeing them from the need to stick their fingers multiple times each day.

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  • Brad Gelfand, PhD, has given us new insights into age-related macular degeneration.

    A Potential Way to Halt Both Forms of Blinding Macular Degeneration

    January 27, 2020

    A new discovery could lead to the first treatment for “dry” age-related macular degeneration. It could also lead to better treatments for the “wet” form.

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    HIV App Creators Honored as Innovators of the Year

    January 24, 2020

    Nearly 600 people in Virginia are using the app, called PositiveLinks. It offers a potent mix of engagement, social interaction and access to care providers.

  • Bill Petri

    Coronavirus: Dr. Bill Petri Sorts Facts From Fearmongering

    January 24, 2020

    You’ve seen scary stories about coronavirus in the news. Here’s a link to some perspective from a top infectious disease expert.

  • The Control-IQ artificial pancreas system was derived from research done at the Center for Diabetes Technology here at UVA. Image credit: Tandem Diabetes Care

    The FDA has Approved the Artificial Pancreas!

    January 02, 2020

    The artificial pancreas automatically regulates blood sugar for people with type 1 diabetes, freeing them from the need to stick their fingers multiple times each day.

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