Charlottesville Sees Rise in Influenza Cases
Student Health and Wellness reports 24 flu cases as of October 10, marking a significant increase from last year.
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Do you plan to get an annual flu vaccine this season?
Charlottesville Diseases News
This page covers disease outbreaks, medical research, treatment advances and public health awareness. Reporting follows the clinical updates, preventative care guidance and regional impact for the city.
Asthma
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Do you plan to get a flu vaccine this season?
UVA Hospital Reports Low Respiratory Illness Activity
Local surveillance indicates minimal flu activity as the region enters the peak season for respiratory viruses.
Cancer
UVA Health Studied Histotripsy Outcomes
Researchers analyzed 30-day mortality rates for patients who underwent noninvasive liver tumor treatment.
Heart Disease
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Do you trust new medical device technologies to improve your personal surgical recovery outcomes?
UVA Health Surgeons Implanted New Mitral Valve Device
The medical team utilized the Memo 4D Curve device to treat a patient suffering from mitral valve regurgitation.
Alzheimer’s
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Do you trust that medical research findings from animal models apply to human disease treatments?
UVA Researchers Develop Advanced Alzheimer's Imaging
A new dual-imaging method allows scientists to track oxygen levels and metabolism in living brains simultaneously.
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Charlottesville reporting spans local public health alerts, the outcomes of clinical trials, treatment advancements and changing risk factor studies. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality dictates the frequency of reports on infectious conditions, which often spike as travel and school patterns shift. Funding and access to care are the two factors that consistently influence how medical news develops for residents.