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.
Historical collections librarians not only maintain historical documents and expand our history of medicine collection, they help document and create systems to preserve institutional knowledge at UVA Health System.
How much of your brain do you need to live? Why do bug bites get puffy? A UVA pediatrician answers these and other pressing questions from an eight-year-old.
UVA is now a Comprehensive Stroke Center, which means that our team is ready 24/7 to deliver the most advanced care for stroke and stroke complications. It places us in the top three percent for stroke care nationwide.
From seasonal allergies and bug bites to flu shots and school wellness visits, the Germwatch series lets you know what health issues are going around in your community.
Dry drowning became a hot topic this summer. Learn about the symptoms and get advice from Chris Holstege, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics.
For any child with ADHD, there’s a 30 to 40 percent chance that one or both of the child’s parents also has ADHD. And in many cases, the parent’s ADHD has gone undiagnosed into adulthood.
It's rare, but it's possible to have a cancerous ear canal tumor. Learn the difference between inner and outer ear cancer and how to cope with vertigo.
Diet, environment and genetics all factor into whether you’re at risk for liver disease. And when something prevents the liver from working properly, it can cause serious illness and even death.
Choosing a daycare or preschool for your child depends on a lot of factors, but some basic health and safety questions should apply to any care provider, regardless of size.
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