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UVa. makes breakthrough in peripheral arterial disease

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A discovery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is opening up new avenues for treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a common circulation problem that afflicts millions of Americans. Researchers have pinpointed a key genetic regulator that appears to controls the ability to adapt to blockages in blood vessels – and it turns out to be a tiny RNA molecule.

I-64 Afton Mountain closures end

Chris Graham

Stabilization of the Afton Mountain slope above Interstate 64 has progressed to the point where closures of I-64 are no longer necessary. The final closure was completed just before noon today. Engineers with the Virginia Department of Transportation determined that the remaining soil can safely be removed without restricting traffic.

Jeff Fife: Sign up for the June 2 Tri for the Y

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As a friend of the Y, I hope you’ll consider coming out to our next great event this year, the 4th Annual Tri for the Y on June 2nd! We’ve had a great time with this in the past and I think you would really enjoy the day. The proceeds from the race go to benefit the Y, and the Tri for the Y is a great opportunity to get out for some new and different fitness on a beautiful course that winds though Waynesboro.