Although minimally invasive surgery is now utilized regularly among all age groups, it is especially beneficial for babies and young children.
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Partnering with referring providers to ensure patients are medically optimized prior to joint replacement surgery is key to preventing readmissions.
Dr. Saavedra specializes in the diagnosis and care of complex medical dermatology, and his clinical interests include HIV dermatology, severe drug reactions that manifest with dermatologic complications, and care of oncologic and post-transplant patients.
The Phase II study has enrolled 120 women ages 45 and older with stage 0 or stage 1 breast cancer. Recruitment is ongoing at UVA and the study is now enrolling participants at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia as well.
A new joint venture between UVA Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters aims to ensure all children have easy access to the best possible care in the right location delivered with the greatest efficiency and value.
The UVA Motility Laboratory offers a full spectrum of diagnostic tests that can help gastroenterologists pinpoint the causes of gastrointestinal disorders and pave the way for appropriate treatment.
In a specialty in which pinpoint accuracy, judgment and timing are paramount, SRS is increasingly considered one of the more promising treatments for especially challenging tumors.
The grants will support efforts that could not only dramatically increase the number of lungs available for transplant, but also improve the chance of survival for lung transplant patients.
The 2017-2018 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia and recognizes 10 UVA specialties as among the best in the U.S.
UVA Health System will kick off of the next phase of its employee wellness initiative this fall when it invites thousands of eligible employees and their spouses to participate in the 2018 BeWell program.