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Mother’s Antidepressant Use, Plus Infection, Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The findings might help to explain the rise in autism prevalence over the last 20 years, researchers said.

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Mother’s Antidepressant Use, Plus Infection, Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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BRAIN MAY HAVE TOOLS TO TREAT NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES ITSELF

UVA researchers believe the brain’s immune system may hold the key to treating neurodegenerative diseases.

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Brain May Have Tools To Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases Itself
iTHRIV Backs Autism, HPV Efforts With $80,000 in Seed Grants

iTHRIV Backs Autism, HPV Efforts With $80,000 in Seed Grants

The iTHRIV seed grants aim to help people with autism in crisis and reduce HPV vaccine hesitancy. 

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iTHRIV Backs Autism, HPV Efforts With $80,000 in Seed Grants
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Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor Highly Effective After 5 Years

Pioneered at UVA Health, focused ultrasound offers long-term relief for patients with essential tremor, a five-year review shows.

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Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor Highly Effective After 5 Years
Carol Manning, PhD, and Anelyssa D'Abreu, MD, stand beside one another.

School of Medicine 'Distinguished Scholars'

Anelyssa D'Abreu, MD, Carol Manning, PhD, and William (Bill) Petri Jr., MD honored.

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School of Medicine 'Distinguished Scholars'