CDC data indicates that 67% of hospitalizations and 85% of deaths from breakthrough cases occur in people 65 years and older. “If you’re under 45, your chances of dying are almost nonexistent, and then it increases exponentially,” says William Petri, vice chair for research at the University of Virginia.
While 6,000 women hit meno every day, most don’t know exactly what to expect, when to expect it, and what to do about it, says Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UVA Health who specializes in midlife health.
(Subscription required) With Russian ties to Europe all but severed, Russia will lean even more on its friendship with China, says Brantly Womack, senior fellow at the Miller Center and professor of foreign affairs at the University of Virginia.
In-state college ban likely lives for VA sportsbooks: It was left in committee, along with another piece of sports betting legislation that sportsbooks wanted to see pass. HB 1127 also failed to gain traction in the House this year after it was quickly dismissed by Del. Barry Knight. The bill would have ended the ban on in-state college betting, allowing operators to take bets on the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech.
(Commentary) We see it in takeovers. Investors and company bosses focus upon the likely synergy gains from the merger and neglect the base rate fact which is that, as the University of Virginia’s Robert Bruner has shown, takeovers typically offer “a zero return to buyers.” And so they overestimate the chances that a takeover will succeed.
(Blog) Myth #2: You just play too much on your phone!: In fact, a University of Virginia study of 200 students showed that increased smartphone uses or even smartphone addiction can cause ADHD symptoms. BUT: only symptoms. ADHD is not developed as a result; it can only be intensified.
The University of Virginia is holding a trial to find out whether the infamous anti-parasite drug ivermectin actually can treat COVID-19.
According to a study conducted by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, Tennessee's population is projected to expand by 14.0% between 2020 and 2040 - an increase of 961,806 people. If the Cooper Center's projections bear out, Tennessee will go from being the 16th most populous state to being the 15th most populous, also taking into account population changes in other states.
According to a study conducted by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, Illinois' population is projected to contract by 3.1% between 2020 and 2040 - a decrease of 393,624 people. If the Cooper Center's projections bear out, Illinois will go from being the sixth most populous state to being the eighth most populous, also taking into account population changes in other states.
Researchers have learned that certain kinds of immune cells can remember and defend against repeated infections from the same disease. According to a release, scientists are counting on the human immune system’s memory to provide long-term protection against severe COVID-19 infections. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and their collaborators have learned that immune cells called central memory CD8+ T cells can react when they encounter an old foe.
The latest figures signal a solid increase in starting salaries over the past few years. The University of Virginia reported the average salary in 2020 as $87,123.
(Commentary) The University of Virginia’s Ph.D. Plus program offers students an array of professional development modules that complement core disciplinary study and research. … (AAU has also launched a major initiative to spark further innovation in student-centered doctoral educ
The University of Virginia has established a new Center for Real Estate and the Built Environment at the McIntire School of Commerce with a $10 million alumni gift, the University announced Tuesday.
“Anyone is going to feel stressed in the interrogation room, but for someone with PTSD it’s ramped up to 1,000,” said Lucy Guarnera, a UVA psychiatry professor who studies false confessions. “A woman who has experienced domestic violence is now trapped in a room with men who are intimidating.”
This week’s Buzz Bites opens with news about Ralph Sampson’s American Tap Room, which is scheduled to open March 14 at 973 Emmet St. North, half a mile from John Paul Jones Arena. Sampson, a standout University of Virginia and NBA basketball player, is teaming up with Thompson Hospitality to open a restaurant with a sports bar vibe and an upscale American favorites menu.
What will the future of this pandemic look like? What’s next for us as we continue to fight back against COVID-19? Those are the questions we posed to Dr. William Petri, a leader at UVA’s Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health.
Four-year major league development coach with the San Diego Padres Keith Werman has been named the 15th manager of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. As the season is set to open on April 8, Werman [a UVA alumnus] will lead the BlueClaws in their second year as the Phillies’ high-A affiliate.
To keep any art exhibit running long-term, there needs to be a steady flow of visitors. If too many people are touching and bumping into the sculptures, the wear and tear accumulate faster. Not enough, and the exhibit can’t muster the funding to stay open. The flow of visitors is analogous to blood circulation, flowing through the halls of the brain’s vasculature to deliver oxygen and nutrients. “About a third of the microglial population is actually situated on the vasculature,” University of Virginia professor Ukpong Eyo said. “If we eliminate these microglia, we can see that the vasculature...
(Podcast) Bloomberg Washington correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. Guests include Stephen Mull, former ambassador to Poland and vice provost for global affairs at the University of Virginia.
A 2016 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed for a Black woman with a college education, the likelihood of maternal death is still 60% greater than for a white woman with less than a high school education. “Black women are time and time again shown to not receive the same level of treatment or medications,” Ebony Hilton, an anesthesiologist at the University of Virginia and an expert in disparities in health care, said.