Stories of Care & Discovery

UVA JOINS U.S. NETWORK PREPARING FOR FUTURE INFECTIOUS DISEASE THREATS
UVA researchers are joining a national network of scientists working to stop infectious diseases now and to thwart future outbreaks.
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Test Can ID Patients at Risk for Severe COVID-19, Study Suggests
A genomic test to predict a patient's risk of developing severe COVID-19 could help doctors begin tailored treatments more quickly.
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COMBINING COVID VACCINES SHOWS PROMISE AGAINST VARIANTS, UVA RESEARCHER SAYS
Existing mRNA vaccines could be enhanced by pairing them with one that targets a different part of the virus, UVA collaborative research suggests.
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UVA RESEARCHERS FIND MEDICINE FOR ASTHMA AND ECZEMA HELPS COVID PATIENTS
The small, double-blind trial showed promising results, and its lead researcher is planning for larger-scale testing.
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Nasal Sprays Will Be Essential To Thwart Variants, UVA Collaborative Research Confirms
The study is the first to fully investigate the effects of both natural COVID-19 infection and mRNA vaccination on the mucus lining of the airways, the site of viral attack.
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