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Now walk it out! No... really. Come walk it out!
The next C'ville Walks will be on Saturday, August 13. Meet everyone at 8am at the Saunders-Monticello Trail.
Have questions? Email WalksWithHeartInVA@gmail.com
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Researchers are studying a tiny invertebrate, a worm called C. elegans, that has a similar genetic makeup to humans. They've identified 14 genes for a higher risk of weight gain & can use findings to develop weight loss drugs. #WeightLoss #research
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Bullying is a concern with optional masking in school. Parents should encourage kids to keep an open mind. "Different families make different decisions for very good, real reasons and I think that applies in both directions," said psychologist Joseph Tan.
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A partnership between @uvahealthnews and the Community Health Center of the New River Valley is working to boost screening rates for colorectal cancer in the Commonwealth. Read the full article here:
newsroom.uvahealth.com/2022/…
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"We’re trying to improve the quality of mental health services provided to youth in schools," says Julia Taylor, professor at @UVA. According to the CDC, emergency-room visits related to mental health increased 31% among adolescents from 2019 to 2020.
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Thank you to the local @lionsclubs of #Charlottesville donation to Cape Ivy for ponchos to keep our @UVAPediatrics @UVaNICU @UVAPediatrics warm. @uvahealthnews @UVA #communitypartners
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Building on a successful pilot program, the Community Health Center of the New River Valley is expanding its partnership with UVA Cancer Center, seeking to boost colorectal cancer screening rates to 80% of eligible patients. @CHCNRV @UVACancerCenter
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Infectious disease physician Costi Sifri, MD, is working with @UVA to discuss how to prevent #monkeypox cases in Charlottesville once students return. @costisifri
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.@UVA receives $5.75 million for blood cancer research: The anonymous gift will support research for rare often underfunded blood cancers and provide patients with access to cutting-edge clinical trials. ow.ly/g92550KcPNA @uvahealthnews @KCraigKentMD
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This study found adults who exercise 2-4 times/week with moderate to vigorous activity had a reduced risk of death. Becca Krukowski, professor of public health sciences, confirms these results are consistent with previous research. #exercise
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Sweating is natural and helps to cool you off, but sometimes sweating too much (or not sweating) can indicate a problem. #HealthProblems
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So honored to receive this award!
So happy to present the @APADivision38 Excellence in Clinical Health Psychology by an Early Career Professional to my amazing friend and @UVaSOMFacDev colleague @JoannaYostPhD! #thisishealthpsych #APAHCatAPA
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"I think the biggest thing that would surprise people about gynecologic oncology is that we are surgeons and give chemo," says Paola Gehrig, MD, a gyn oncologist and chair of the UVA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. #WomensHealth #CancerTreatment
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“Because they use the same brain pathways, seizures can disrupt the memory consolidation process by taking over the circuit. This meant that seizures can hijack the memory pathways and cause amnesia," @UVANeurology researchers share. #seizures #research
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Low in calories and good for the heart, green beans are full of soluble fiber. This helps lower your (bad) LDL cholesterol. Don’t be fooled by the name — green beans also come in yellow and purple. #HealthyFoods
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Yesterday the Biden administration declared monkeypox a national health emergency. @TaisonBell stresses that Americans don't need to panic but know that everyone is at risk. #monkeypox
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“The controversy relates to a very specific procedure where surgeons placed the mesh transvaginally to repair prolapse. We still use mesh often. But these are very different surgeries," says urogynecologist Monique Vaughan, MD. #WomensHealth
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More young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends the screening age from 45-75, as with robust screening, this cancer can be preventable. #ColorectalCancer #CancerScreening
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Telehealth support for opioid use disorder treatment is becoming more common. This past May, researchers @MedicineUVA developed an app that connects patients with providers. #OpioidSupport #telehealth
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This $5.75 million gift will allow @UVACancerCenter to speed the development of new treatments for rare blood cancers. It will also provide more patients with these cancers access to cutting-edge clinical trials. #BloodCancer #MedTwitter #CancerResearch ow.ly/YhmT50KbFHn
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