Advanced stress incontinence treatments
For patients who want to be completely rid of stress incontinence, midurethral sling surgery remains our mainstay treatment. The data show a high success rate, great durability and a low risk profile. With this procedure, […]
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Use of boy’s finger restored after avulsion fracture [graphic images]
The patient A 7-year-old male riding on a tractor with his father suffered a a crush injury to his left ring finger. The two were starting to ascend a hill when the boy’s finger became […]
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March 2023 Norton Medical Group New Providers
George Gad, M.D. Hospital Medicine Jason P. McCubbin, M.D. Hospital Medicine Uchenna L. Ozor, M.D. Hospital Medicine Samantha Mitchell, PA-C Spine Surgery Jaime M. Bradley-Miller, DNP, APRN Medical Oncology Autumn N. Saez Chavez, APRN Urgent […]
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PSMA PET scan is catching cancer earlier and with greater accuracy than ever before
Accurate imaging is a crucial component of prostate cancer management for a number of reasons, including tumor localization, disease staging and detecting recurrence. Prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA PET) scans offer an imaging […]
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Treatments for refractory overactive bladder and urge incontinence
In addition to Botox, patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence who have failed to improve on medication can choose from two procedures that work by modulating nerve activity: sacral neuromodulation and percutaneous nerve stimulation. [...]
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Mental health and provider considerations when treating multiple sclerosis
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 [...]
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Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, joins Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology
Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, has joined Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology and is seeing patients at the practice’s Springhurst location. Alaina most recently worked as a nurse practitioner providing family care. She also has […]
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February 2023 Norton Medical Group New Providers
Tamika Burrus, M.D. Stroke Neurology Joshua Wu, D.O. Sports Medicine Eric L. Xia, M.D. Infectious Diseases Jessica Cain, PA-C Neurology Steven Faddis, PA-C Cardiothoracic Surgery Kelly Joy, PA-C General Surgery Katherine K. Holland, APRN Gynecology […]
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Norton Pulmonology Specialists expands services with new providers and facilities
Room to breathe for pulmonary care services After almost a year of planning and construction, hiring, and relocating, Norton Pulmonary Specialists now has expanded pulmonary care capacity on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus. Additional rooms, […]
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January 2023 Norton Medical Group new providers
Carl Christie, D.O. Gynecologic Oncology Kevin A. Graham, M.D. Cardiothoracic Surgery Afshan Kashif, M.D. Hospital Medicine Kenneth G. Pugh, M.D. Neurology Li Zhou M.D., Ph.D. Cardiology Jessica Cain, PA-C Neurology William C. Coulter, PA-C Electrophysiology […]
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CT-FFR analysis shows patient’s level of cardiac obstruction and location, guiding treatment
The patient In July 2022, a 45-year-old male with a six-year history of chest pain went to the emergency room complaining of chest discomfort and shortness of breath over the previous two weeks. He was [...]
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Advances in hyperlipidemia medications put cholesterol goals in reach for more patients
Diet and exercise many times are not enough to lower the risk of hyperlipidemia (HLD). As we’ve learned over the years, genetics can play the biggest role. Fortunately, we now have treatments we didn’t have […]
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