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Accolades: Publication Features Three UVA Health Specialties in ‘Top 100’ Lists

Accolades: Publication Features Three UVA Health Specialties in ‘Top 100’ Lists

Also in this roundup: Law professors and engineers take their bows, while a retired environmental scientist is the area’s top gardener.

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UVA Researchers Discover How Microglia Modulate Brain Blood Flow - Medicine in Motion News

UVA Researchers Discover How Microglia Modulate Brain Blood Flow

Microglia, so-called the third elements in the brain, after neurons and macroglia that include astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, are a mysterious and multi-tasking cell-type. Microglia are famous for their waste disposal and pro-inflammatory roles in ...

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UVA Researchers To Test Ketamine’s Power To Stop Deadly Epilepsy Seizures

UVA Researchers To Test Ketamine’s Power To Stop Deadly Epilepsy Seizures

The major drug trial seeks to improve treatment for prolonged and life-threatening seizures.

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UVA Health Neuroscience, Spine Teams Earn National Award for Quality Care, Research

UVA Health Neuroscience, Spine Teams Earn National Award for Quality Care, Research

UVA Health has been honored on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of 100 health systems with great neuroscience and spine programs.

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Breaking Through Barriers in Translational Research

Research Spotlight: Breaking Down Barriers to Bring Innovative New Treatments to Patients

Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia Director Karen Johnston, MD, reduces barriers in translational research.

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