Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women. But men can get breast cancer, too – and they often feel left out of the breast cancer…
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Have you ever wondered why there are different types of imaging tests? Or what the differences between the many types of imaging tests are? Learn about the possible modalities and…
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If you need advanced medical imaging, your doctor might order an MRI or CT scan. But there might be an alternative which doesn’t expose you to radiation (like a CT scan)…
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Have you been told that your infant needs an ultrasound to screen for hip dysplasia (DDH)? Are you nervous about what it could mean for your child’s health? At UVA…
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A CT scan gives doctors a detailed view into your body, allowing them to diagnose a wide range of medical conditions as well as plan and monitor treatment. Learn five…
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Interventional radiology (IR) is a specialized field within radiology. In interventional radiology, doctors not only interpret your medical images, but they also perform minimally invasive surgical procedures through small incisions…
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A child or infant with frequent UTIs may need to be screened for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). VUR is condition that causes urine to flow from the bladder back up into…
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Lung nodules are small masses of tissue found in the lung. Most lung nodules are found to be non-cancerous. But how does a doctor determine whether or not they are…
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Have you, or someone you know, had a sore on their foot that just would not go away? Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is the result of narrowing arteries in the…
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Do you suffer from tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, or some other nagging tendon pain? UVA Health System now offers a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for chronic tendon pain that has…
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Do you experience frequent pain when lifting anything overhead or playing sports that require overhead motion? Tendon pain can be caused by a variety of issues, one of these being…
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Thyroid nodules are clumps of soft tissues within the thyroid gland. In rare cases, they can be cancerous or interfere with the proper functioning of the thyroid. In such cases,…
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The vascular system (also called the circulatory system) is a network of vessels that carry blood throughout the body, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen and taking away waste material. Sometimes…
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common liver cancers and is often caused by long-term damage or scarring of the liver (liver cirrhosis). It is estimated to be…