A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common birth defect that makes you more likely to have a stroke. Watch Scott Lim, MD, talk about PFO closure and how it improve the lives of young people following their first stroke.
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Watch brave patients tell their stories of health problems; meet the doctors who saved their lives. Learn about new surgeries, treatments, medical innovations taking place at UVA Health.
Anesthesiologist Bhiken Naik, MD, grew up in South Africa during apartheid. After moving to the United States, Naik became an anesthesiologist and now studies the role of surgery and the risk of opioid dependence. Learn more about Dr. Naik.
After receiving a liver transplant, Steve Nugent had a goal to run a marathon. Not long after surgery, he started training. Watch the video to learn more.
We're kicking off Donate Life Month by talking to pediatric liver transplant surgeon George Mazariegos, MD. Mazariegos works at both UVA Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
Flu season means more of us are at an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction or heart attack, according to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Robotic surgery makes much smaller incisions, so patients recover faster. Watch gynecologic oncologist Linda Duska, MD, to learn more about this minimally invasive procedure.
Pediatric heart experts used a unique treatment to save Violet's life. Watch the video to learn more about Violet's journey to UVA.
Most shoulder injuries result from ordinary wear and tear. Dr. Brockmeier, orthopedic surgeon, explains the most common types of injuries he treats with joint replacement surgery.
Within the past decade, yoga has infiltrated not only Western culture, but also Western medicine. That’s because the more we learn about this ancient practice, the more we realize its benefits go far beyond flexibility and muscle toning. Multiple studies have shown that yoga can positively impact the body in…
Islet cell transplants can help treat patients with diabetes or chronic pancreatitis. Learn more about the UVA islet cell transplant program in this video with Kenneth Brayman, MD.
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