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Heart conditions run in some families, and genetic testing may help family members better understand their risk for a hereditary heart condition. Learn more about genetic testing for heart conditions from a UVA genetics counselor.

Getting your child ready for surgery doesn’t have to be a scary experience.A good start is to help your child understand what is going to happen and try to bring it to a level they can understand.Dr. Jeffrey Gander,a UVA pediatric surgeon, is here to discuss and give some tips on how to prepare your child – and yourself – for this big event.

Learn about the latest treatment options for esophageal cancer from a UVA surgeon who specializes in treating esophageal cancer.

As winter begins, skiers will take to the slopes for ski season. What are some of the most common injuries they will face? Learn more about these common injuries and the latest treatments from a UVA specialist in sports medicine.

In select cases, a neuropsychological evaluation can help families learn how to support their child’s healthy development into adults. Listen in as Dr. Laurie Brenner discusses more about these evaluations from a UVA expert in pediatric neuropsychology

Radiologists and heart specialists are developing new ways to identify heart disease through imaging. Listen in as Dr. Christopher Kramer, a UVA specialist, talks about the latest advances in radiology and cardiovascular disease.

As many as 3 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, according to the JDRF, and it is frequently diagnosed in children.Listen in as Dr. David Repaske discusses what causes type 1 diabetes, how it differs from type 2 diabetes and about available treatments from a UVA expert in pediatric endocrinology.

For patients with immune disorders and blood cancers, such as leukemia, multiple myeloma and lymphoma, stem cell or bone marrow transplants can offer potential cures. Listen in as Dr. Leonid Volodin, a UVA expert in these transplants, how a new designation earned by the UVA Cancer Center’s Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program will help patients access these vital treatments.

It’s most commonly linked with pitchers, but athletes aren’t the group of people most likely to suffer rotator cuff injuries.Listen in as Dr. Winston Gwathmey, a UVA specialist in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, discusses rotator cuff injuries and it's treatments.

What are the most common causes of swallowing problems, and what treatments are available to help. Learn more from a UVA otolaryngologist who specializes in treating swallowing problems

For select stroke patients, surgical procedures may aid in their treatment and recovery. Learn who may benefit from a UVA neurosurgeon who specializes in caring for stroke patients.

What are the most common forms of head and neck cancer, and what treatment options are available. Get the facts from a UVA expert in head and neck surgery.

UVA is among the few hospitals in the region offering mini valve replacement surgery. Which patients with heart valve disease could benefit from this minimally invasive surgery? Learn more from a UVA expert in heart valve surgery.

Enterovirus D68 has received a great deal of recent news coverage – what signs and symptoms should parents look out for? Learn more from a UVA specialist in pediatric infectious diseases.

Is smoking the only way to get lung cancer? Learn more about this disease and the available treatment options from a UVA surgeon who specializes in lung cancer.

Heart disease isn't just a "man's disease," but heart disease symptoms are often different for women. Learn how from a UVA specialist in women's heart health.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a genetic disorder that affects 1 in every 3,000 to 4,000 Americans, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Learn more about the symptoms spotted during childhood and treatment options from a UVA specialist in neurocutaneous disorders.

Expectant and new parents are full of questions. Get some answers to those common questions – and learn how parents can get ready for a newborn – from a UVA specialist in maternal-fetal medicine.

Muscular dystrophy is a genetic condition that weakens muscles and in many cases can require patients to use a wheelchair.Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options from a UVA specialist in developmental pediatrics.

An electromyography, or EMG test, is often used to better diagnose and detect a wide range of neuromuscular disorders. Learn more about EMG tests and what to expect from a UVA specialist in neurology.