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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) usually occurs when arteries outside the heart and brain become narrowed or blocked. PAD most often occurs in the arteries of the pelvis and legs. Narrowing or blockages are usually caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries, creating a condition known as hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Left untreated, serious cases of PAD can lead to loss of circulation in the legs, gangrene and amputation of the affected limb. Learn more from Dr. William Robinson, a UVA specialist in vascular surgery, about treatments for this condition and ways to reduce your risk from a UVA specialist in vascular surgery.

Breathing in certain substances often causes hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Learn more about the causes and the two types of hypersensitivity pneumonitis from Dr. Diana Gomez-Manjarres, a UVA specialist in pulmonology.

Caused by inflammation in the lungs, sarcoidosis can cause an array of symptoms.Learn more about the causes and symptoms, along with treatment options, from Dr. Andrew Vranic, a UVA specialist in pulmonology.

Which groups of patients may benefit from a lung cancer screening? When should lung cancer screening be considered? Learn more from Howard Malpass, a UVA specialist in pulmonology.

Interstitial lung disease causes scarring of the lungs and can be a lifelong, chronic health concern. Learn more about the causes and potential treatments from Dr. Borna Mehrad, a UVA pulmonologist who specializes in lung disease.

While playing sports such as basketball or soccer, it’s easy to snag a finger on an opponent’s jersey and suffer an injury. Do you need ice or to see a doctor? Learn more from Dr. Bobby Chhabra, a UVA specialist in hand surgery.

When children are active, injuries are always possible, including bone fractures. What are some of the most common fractures, and what steps can parents and kids take to reduce their risk? And how is treating these fractures in children different than in adults? Learn more from Dr. Leigh Ann Lather, a UVA specialist in pediatric orthopedics.

Spinal cord injuries often profoundly affect a patient’s life. What treatment options are available for these serious injuries? Learn more from Dr. Dennis Vollmer, a UVA specialist in spinal surgery.

Chronic total occlusion is a potentially serious heart condition that sometimes has no symptoms. Learn more about the risk factors for chronic total occlusion and the available treatments from Dr. Michael Ragosta, a UVA specialist in chronic total occlusion and coronary artery disease.

Surgery or another medical procedure can be scary for both children and their parents. What can parents do to help ease their child’s concerns? Learn more from Kristina L. Berg, a child life specialist with UVA Children’s Hospital.

How long does your child need a child safety seat? How can you be sure your child’s car seat is safely installed? Learn more from Diamond Walton, an injury prevention specialist at UVA Health System.

Thyroid nodules are among the most common endocrinology conditions in the U.S. What are they, and what could they mean for your health? Learn more from Dr. Katarina Topchyan, a UVA specialist in endocrinology.

Aortic dissections are a serious, potentially fatal condition affecting the aorta, a large blood vessel in your chest. Learn more about the causes and treatments available from Dr. John Kern, a UVA thoracic surgeon who specializes in aortic dissections.

A new palliative care service at UVA CARE Track is helping patients with heart failure and advanced cancer better manage their pain and symptoms. Learn more from Dr. Leslie Blackhall, a UVA expert in palliative care.

What are the most common hip injuries? Are there certain sports or activities where hip injuries are more likely? Listen to learn more – as well as more about the available treatments – from Dr. Winston Gwathmey, a UVA orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip injuries.

Chronic tendon injuries, or chronic tendinosis, can cause constant pain; however, new treatments are available. How is chronic tendinosis different from tendonitis? What are some symptoms of chronic tendinosis, and what treatments are available? Learn more from Dr. Jennifer Pierce, a UVA specialist in chronic tendinosis.

Tremors are involuntary shaking of the body or limbs, as from disease, fear, weakness, or excitement.Tremors can be caused by a variety of conditions. Learn more about what causes tremors and the available treatment options from Dr. Matthew Barrett, a UVA specialist in movement disorders.

Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is a condition where blood flow to the legs and feet is blocked. When blood flow is blocked to an arm or leg, that limb is in danger of not surviving.Left untreated, critical limb ischemia can lead to amputations. Learn the symptoms and available treatments from Dr. Kanwar Singha, a UVA Heart & Vascular Center specialist in vascular disease.

Dermatomyositis is swelling and redness of muscle and skin.The exact cause of dermatomyositis is not known. It may be an autoimmune disorder. The immune system identifies and attacks viruses and harmful bacteria in your body. If your child is suffering from muscle weakness and an unexplained rash, dermatomyositis could be the cause. Learn more about this disease and its symptoms from Dr. Aarat Patel, a UVA Children’s Hospital specialist.

While commonly thought of as a disease that affects adults, multiple sclerosis (MS) also occurs in children. Learn more about pediatric MS from Dr. Nick Brenton, a UVA pediatric neurologist who specializes in pediatric MS.