When craniosynostosis referrals come early, doctors have more options for treatment. Including minimally invasive surgery or observation.
Tag: pediatrics
Our pediatric cancer program's national program participation guarantees the highest quality of treatment, but our team's care is unique.
Gander's research centers on reducing opioid use following pediatric surgery. But he also researches ways to improve access to fresh food.
Guidelines for pediatric scoliosis referrals focus on seeing patients early, when there are the most options for treatment.
A new device at UVA Health Children's could help relieve pain from irritable bowel syndrome. Most patients see improvement in 4 weeks.
Firezer Haregu, MD, is researching the benefits of semilunar valves for partial heart transplants in pediatric patients.
Up to 20% of infants and children waiting for a heart transplant die before ever receiving one. This sobering statistic has historically been attributed to a paucity of available donor hearts. But recent work by Michael McCulloch, MD, a pediatric transplant cardiologist at UVA Health Children’s, and his team of…
Renal complications in cystic fibrosis patients are a growing concern as more survive through adulthood. Early detection, and treatment, can improve life for these patients.
Undernutrition remains one of the largest global challenges for child health, but its effects still aren't fully understood. A UVA Health Children's researcher looks at generational implications.
Infants born extremely prematurely are at increased risk of kidney disease. Researchers are exploring the cause and potential treatment options.