As mental health disorders can be one of the “invisible” symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), mental health care can be a part of routine MS care through the regular use of screening tools and an integrated approach to treatment, according to a recently published paper. Mood and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, adjustment…
Reviewed by Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Migraine is a common, disabling condition among teenagers, making it difficult for them to keep up with school activities and their family and social lives, according to Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, a neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience…
Distinguishing normal aging from early dementia can be difficult, but there are clues that can help. Neurologist Gregory E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D., chief of adult neurology and director of the Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center, answers the most commonly asked questions. What are the differences between normal cognitive aging, mild cognitive impairment and dementia?According to…
Norton Healthcare is offering a professional, structured observation program for flight nurses, paramedics, EMTs and first responders to enhance their knowledge of stroke and learn about state-of-the-art treatment and interventions. Recognizing the key role of EMTs and paramedics in stroke care is a priority because they are the first people who interact with the stroke…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Clinical challenge Radiation necrosis of the brain causes debilitating headaches, recurrent seizures, focal neurological deficits and subcortical neurocognitive slowing. Radiation necrosis occurs in about a fifth of patients who receive stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Radiation therapy is increasingly used as a noninvasive treatment for benign diseases such as arteriovenous malformation…
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either when a blood vessel is blocked (an ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel bursts (hemorrhagic stroke). The brain uses constant blood flow to provide necessary oxygen and food supply. Without this flow, the brain cells begin to die. Once brain cells die,…
The patient A 27-year-old female presented with five months of progressive quadriparesis and paresthesias affecting both upper and lower extremities. She initially presented to her primary care provider five months prior, while eight months pregnant, with weakness, numbness and tingling in her right upper extremity. The symptoms initially were thought to be a result of…
Stroke is the sixth-leading cause of death in children, and early recognition is key. Those at higher risk of stroke include newborns and pediatric patients with sickle cell anemia, congenital heart defects, immune disorders, clotting disorders and hidden disorders, such as narrow blood vessels. If a pediatric stroke is suspected, Norton Children’s has implemented an…
With the addition of a pair of surgeons, Norton Cancer Institute Head and Neck Tumor Program is now a fully integrated multidisciplinary team caring for patients from diagnosis through treatment to follow-up. Paul A. Tennant, M.D., and Mia Jusufbegovic, M.D., are the program’s first head and neck oncology surgeons. Previously, we worked from patient to…
Incident details: Date: 4/26/2022 Patient: Male Age: 66 Arrival to emergency department:11 a.m. Tom L. Yao, M.D., endovascular neurosurgeon, Norton Neuroscience Institute Nadeem A. Talpur, M.D. stroke neurologist, Norton Neuroscience Institute Richard Carlisle, M.D., emergency medicine physician, Norton Brownsboro Hospital Presenting complaint Confusion, comprehension deficit, slurred and garbled speech Emergency medical services…
Pediatric neurologist Cullen S. Marshall, M.D., has joined Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Dr. Marshall recently completed a residency in child neurology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2017. While in residency, Dr. Marshall was…
The patient A 4-year-old boy presented to the hospital with fever, fatigue and weakness. He also complained of blurry vision. He had recently had nose bleeds and oral bleeding. A complete blood count showed pancytopenia, as well as blasts on his peripheral smear. A bone marrow aspiration and biopsy were performed. He was diagnosed with…