Dr. Robert E. O’Connor and colleagues synthesized a quarter-century’s worth of research into mild traumatic brain injury in children to give health care providers consistent guidance for diagnosis and treatment.

In its new “Best Hospitals’” guide, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the UVA Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia. In addition, nine UVA specialties earned national honors.

Participants in the Hospital to Home program had a 41 percent lower mortality rate and a 24 percent reduction in the number of days they were readmitted to the hospital, compared to patients who did not participate.

New U.S. News & World Report rankings have recognized the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital for providing the highest quality of care for children with the most serious or complicated medical conditions.

The honor comes on the heels of the UVA Medical Center’s ranking as the top hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning patients have their own set of health care needs and seek out providers who will address them specifically. An upcoming forum will help caregivers be more sensitive to their needs.

Modern Healthcare had previously honored Pamela M. Sutton-Wallace as a “Minority Executive to Watch” and as a recipient of its “Up & Comer” Award.

The center, to be built on Ivy Road near the intersection of U.S. 29 and U.S. 250, will provide a convenient location for the UVA Health System’s outpatient orthopedic care. Construction begins in September.

Only about 4 percent of American doctors are included in the annual listing.

A study finds that doctors who use a conversational technique known as “BATHE” with their patients receive significantly higher scores for their medical care.