News articles from UVA Today.
Eating Disorders in Youth Rose During COVID - But the Signs Aren't What Parents Might Expect
A UVA pediatrician and psychotherapist explain that no one is immune to eating disorders, and lay out three groups of young people who are often overlooked when it comes to diagnosis.
A Pediatrician Explains How COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Were Tested for Safety
Last week the FDA authorized emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. UVA pediatrician Dr. Debbie-Ann Shirley walks us through how it was tested and what comes next.
Before Machines Can Be Autonomous, Humans Must Work to Ensure Their Safety
Researchers in UVA's LESS Lab are developing sophisticated simulations and mathematical frameworks to ensure a future where people can safely trust driverless cars and other autonomous machines.
Rural Areas, Hit Hard by COVID-19, Lack Access to New Treatment Trials
Overall, almost a third of Americans would have to travel more than 60 minutes to access new therapies as they are being tested.
UVA Earns International Bragging Rights for Driverless Racing
The Race Is On
Prozac Pegged as Potential First Treatment for a Leading Cause of Blindness
New research from UVA links the antidepressant to reduced risk of dry macular degeneration.
How Does Mixing and Matching COVID-19 Boosters Work?
Dr. William Petri, an expert in infectious diseases, says studies show mixing vaccines is safe and effective. The jury is still out on how often people will need booster shots against the coronavirus.
UVA Chemist Robert Gilliard's Research Earns Him a Packard Fellowship
Gilliard's latest award will allow him the freedom to explore "outside-the-box" ideas.
Study: Missing Well-Child Visits Leads to Delayed Autism Diagnoses
At a time when parents may be wary of taking unvaccinated children to a medical facility, the study raises concerns about the possible consequences.