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UVA’s new Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology will put us at the forefront of cutting-edge medicine, ensuring no Virginian will need to leave the state for even the most complex care. Learn more: uvahealth.com/driven #UVAHealth #UVAHealthDriven

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, yet only 7% of eligible Virginia residents are screened according to the American Lung Association. The UVA Cancer Center, Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance and BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL have teamed up to make getting screened for lung cancer easier for residents of rural Virginia and West Virginia. The newly formed Rural Appalachian Lung Cancer Screening Initiative aims to increase screening access and improve early detection rates across the region. ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AMDSot

It was truly a day filled with learning, discovery, and unforgettable moments. I’m grateful to have been part of organizing something so impactful for the community! A big thank you to Dr. Josh Roach, who led this initiative, Chase Rohan from Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia, and UVA Health's Housestaff Council for Diversity and Inclusion (HCDI) who partnered with us to make it all happen.

"We know that combining immune therapies improves response rates in our patients, and we seek novel therapies, such as focused ultrasound, as a mechanism of altering the immune response within the tumor." – Lynn Dengle, MD, UVA Health surgical oncologist A UVA Health team is researching the potential of focused ultrasound in treating melanoma. Our previous work in this field has already led to life-changing new treatments for Parkinson’s disease and pushed the technology to the forefront of medical research. ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AToqqn

“This class of drugs continue to show benefits far beyond weight loss... This drug will become an important part of the armamentarium for patients with obesity-related heart failure and preserved heart function.” – Christopher Kramer, MD, chief of #UVAHealth’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine New research reveals that the weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide can reduce the risk of death or heart complications for patients with preserved heart pump function and obesity. ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eHthsu

"By developing newer, more effective treatments for pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer, we will improve survival and quality of life for our patients." – Todd Bauer, MD #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth Meet Todd Bauer, MD, a professor in the surgical oncology division at the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia. In this #ResearchInMotion clip, he speaks about his passion for research that stems from direct patient care.

"By including these novel blood flow measurements into the interpretation of the CMR test, we will be able to more accurately identify patients most likely to benefit from getting an invasive heart catheterization procedure." – Amit Patel, UVA Health cardiologist and imaging expert A new technology allowing doctors to quantify blood flow in the heart can improve their ability to diagnose potentially deadly coronary artery disease (CAD). The technique represents an advance in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) used in conjunction with stress testing for diagnosis. ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hSTrvk

UVA School of Medicine researchers have discovered how taking blood pressure medication for extended periods can affect the kidney’s ability to filter and purify blood. This could open the door to better forms of vascular disease management. The article outlining the discovery is being featured as the cover story of the scientific journal Circulation Research. ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YMLGyk

Congratulations to our teams at our community medical centers in Culpeper, Haymarket, and Manassas! All three hospitals received 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. This marks the 13th grading period in a row that UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center and UVA Health Prince William Medical Center received 'A' grades. “I am proud to once again recognize the dedication and hard work of our exceptional healthcare team, whose commitment to meeting the needs of our communities while prioritizing patient safety is unwavering,” said Erik Shannon, chief executive officer of UVA Health’s community medical centers and clinics in northern Virginia and Culpeper. Read more about what these grades mean: https://bit.ly/3O9WKRa

In honor of #WorldDiabetesDay, meet Marc Breton, PhD, an associate professor of research at the School of Medicine working with our Center for Diabetes Technology. Breton's research centers on bringing engineering techniques including mathematical modeling and automatic control into the field of medicine. One of the ways he's done that is through his work on the artificial pancreas, which combines the use of a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump to constantly maintain delivery levels best suited for the user's needs. ?? Learn more about the artificial pancreas at https://bit.ly/3UNwgsA