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ADHD_drivingStudy 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.

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group_appointmentsDrop-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.

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bowel_transplantNew 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.

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sleepwalkingSleepwalking 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.

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exercising_on_dialysisExercising 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.

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blood pressure thumbnailBlood 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. 

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temperature_studyNurses' 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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