Shawn W. Adams, M.D., joins Norton Leatherman Spine
After completing a pair of spinal fellowships in the latest surgical techniques and technologies, Shawn W. Adams, M.D., has joined Norton Leatherman Spine and Norton Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Adams’ fellowships covered complex adult spine, deformity [...]
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Tzield may delay Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes in adults and children
Recently approved Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv), is delivering breakthrough results that suggest it may delay the onset of Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes by an average of two years. The first-in-class drug is approved for adults and […]
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Butyrate-producing gut bacteria a promising avenue for Alzheimer’s treatment
Butyrate-producing gut bacteria are a promising target for preventing and treating memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to research presented recently at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The research in […]
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Natural killer cell leukemia trial underway
A human Phase 1 immunotherapy clinical trial is underway using natural killer cells, or NK cells, to target relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia. Acute myeloid leukemia patients who have exhausted other treatment options are [...]
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When to consider genetic testing for breast cancer
At some point in their life, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. Approximately 20% of breast cancer cases are familial, affecting two or more women in the same family, usually at a later […]
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Orthopedic referral guidelines: Hip and knee joint replacement
Primary care and sports medicine providers hear frequently from patients about hip and knee pain, especially among older adults. The threshold for referral to an orthopedic specialist for possible joint replacement focuses on pain and […]
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Stephanie A. Merimee, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and Louisville native, joining Norton Louisville Arm & Hand
Stephanie A. Merimee, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, has joined the team at Norton Louisville Arm & Hand. Dr. Merimee has a medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her residency […]
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August 2023 Norton Medical Group new providers
Shawn W. Adams, M.D. Neurosurgery Megan M. Bertke, M.D. Emergency Medicine Samrath Bhimani, M.D. Hip Orthopedic Surgery Abhishek Bose, M.D. Electrophysiology Joshua H. Brandon, M.D. Family Medicine Rabia G. Buridi, M.D. Stroke Neurology Robert S. […]
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Benefits of ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) can provide a timelier evaluation of neck masses than open biopsy, thus saving time, money and potentially improving health outcomes with earlier diagnosis and treatment. Fine needle aspiration for head and […]
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Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate available for advanced neuroendocrine tumor treatment
Norton Cancer Institute is the only site in Louisville offering lutetium Lu 177 dotatate (Lutathera), a second-line treatment targeting advanced-stage neuroendocrine tumors in adult patients. The drug is indicated when a patient starts to lose [...]
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Treating biceps tendinitis to keep athletes on the field and throwing
The shoulder joint is a complex combination of ligaments, muscles, bones and tendons. All these structures must function correctly to keep the joint in alignment, or the patient could experience pain, decreased range of motion, […]
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Keith A. McLean, M.D., cardiologist, joins Norton King’s Daughters’ Health in Madison, Indiana
Norton Heart & Vascular Institute welcomes Keith A. McLean, M.D., cardiologist, to Norton King’s Daughters’ Health in Madison, Indiana. The office is located in the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health Downtown Medical Building at 630 N. […]
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