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- UVA Study Warns of Sharp Decline in Curable Hepatitis C Treatments Despite Rising Cases
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Medical News
A new analysis led by the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals a critical gap in Hepatitis C care: while direct-acting antiviral drugs can cure over 95% of cases, pres...
- UVA Health Analysis Reveals 1,200 Percent Surge in Kratom-Related Poison Center Calls and Rising Hospitalization Rates
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A longitudinal study led by UVA Health indicates that calls to U.S. poison centers regarding kratom exposure spiked to a record 3,434 cases in 2025. The research, published in the...
- New University of Virginia Algorithm Significantly Improves Blood Sugar Management for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Health Technology
Researchers at the University of Virginia have developed a specialized algorithm that works alongside continuous glucose monitors to automate insulin dose recommendations. In a 16-...
- Severe COVID-19 and Influenza Hospitalizations Linked to Elevated Lung Cancer Risk in New UVA Study
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Section: Medical News
Researchers at UVA Health have discovered that severe respiratory infections can induce chronic inflammatory changes in lung tissue, potentially facilitating tumor development year...