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UVA, The Health Wagon team up to provide mammograms for uninsured SW Virginia women
The first of these clinics, which are serviced by UVA's mobile mammography van, provided mammograms to 47 women who work in a sewing factory in Dickerson County. The clinic's staff found abnormalities requiring further evaluation in 12 attendees.
UVA study to look at Qigong's effects on cancer treatment symptoms
The study will look at cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy to see if Qigong and acupuncture can relieve their pain and fatigue.
How does Qigong help swimming?
Members of the University of Virginia's swim team find that the ancient Chinese exercise of Qigong helps them recover from their workouts and gives them a competitive edge.
Reducing heart attack treatment times
UVA Health System's door-to-balloon time, the amount of time it takes to open up the blocked arteries of a person suffering from an acute type of heart attack, is among the top three percent of U.S. hospitals. 97 percent of patients receive the treatment within 90 minutes of their arrival at UVA. One patient describes how this treatment worked for him.
Islet cell transplant helps girl avoid diabetes
15-year-old Ashley Lilly had pancreatitis and had been in pain for months. UVA transplant surgeons removed the diseased part of her pancreas and transferred its insulin-producing cells, also known as islet cells, into her liver, preventing the diabetes that typically develops when the pancreas is removed.
Bile Duct cancer treated with new Scope
Dr. Michel Kahaleh uses the Spyglass system to insert a camera into a patient's bile duct, which gives him a better view to kill cancer cells with a laser. Spyglass is effective for treating bile duct and pancreatic cancers.
UVA Health System helps women with pelvic floor disorders
One-third of all women in the U.S. will suffer from a pelvic floor disorder. Two UVA urogynecologists discuss nonsurgical and surgical methods for treating these disorders, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system.
Lionfish used to help teach medical students
The lionfish can been found off the U.S. coast, leading to painful stings for beachgoers. Thanks to a Bama Works grant, UVA's Blue Ridge Poison Center recently acquired a fish to use as a teaching tool.
Motion analysis helps athletes bring out their a-game
At UVA's Motion Analysis Lab, physical therapist Jay Dicharry studies the movements of athletes to help them learn to train smarter and minimize injuries.
Nursing research confirms a simple phone call makes all the difference
Operating room nurses began calling the family of patients at 2-hour intervals during surgery with brief updates. They found that even with just a quick phone call, family satisfaction improved significantly and anxiety about the surgery decreasedView the video now
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Study finds teens with ADHD drive better with stick shifts
UVA professor of psychiatric medicine Daniel Cox found that teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pay more attention to the road when they drive manual transmission cars. Cox was able to apply his findings to help his son, who had had two accidents in the family van.View the video now
Drop-in group appointments give patients more face time with doctors
Patients have found that meeting with their doctor in a small group setting instead of one-on-one gives them the opportunity to share their experience with others who can relate and learn more about their disease.
New Mom is recipient of UVA's first intestional transplant
Courtney Wagner had just given birth when doctors discovered a tumor tangled in her small bowel. They began chemotherapy but had to stop because the procedure could have caused a rupture. Instead, a team of doctors performed a small-bowel transplant. Courtney is now enjoying good health and has plenty of energy to spend time with her family.
Sleepwalking teen gets new start thanks to Pediatric Sleep Disorders Program
Children as well as adults are feeling the negative effects of sleep deprivation. Our 24-hour society can affect the quality and quantity of sleep. Disorders such as sleepwalking can interrupt a good night's rest as well. One Virginia teen saw his life turn around after his dramatic sleep episodes were cured.
Exercising during kidney dialysis benefits patients
Dialysis is a life-saving procedure for people with kidney failure. However, it also breaks down protein in muscle fibers and can cause patients to become weak or crippled. To help dialysis patients improve their strength and mobility, the University of Virginia Health System has developed its Sit Fit program. One of only a few programs of its kind in the country, Sit Fit enables patients to exercise during their dialysis treatment.
Blood pressure readings lower when patients slow down
According to a new study from a team of nurses headed by Melly Turner, R.N., systolic blood pressure can be an average of 14 points higher when taken immediately after arriving in the exam room and sitting on an examination table rather than sitting in a chair with your back supported and feet flat on the floor.View the video now
Nurses' research shows mother knows best when taking temp
According to recent research by nurses at the University of Virginia Health System, your mother was always right when she told you not to eat or drink anything before taking your temperature. On average, study participants consuming cold beverages required 15 minutes for their temperature to return to baseline, while those consuming hot beverages returned to baseline after 23 minutes.
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