Recurrent UTI treatment guidelines
Symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common than an actual clinical diagnoses. As a result, patients will tell me they have recurrent UTIs, but they are basing this on their symptoms rather than […]
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Botox thins lateral muscle bundle prior to complex hernia surgery
The patient This mid-60s gentleman presented with significant pain and decreased mobility while hospitalized for another procedure. He is a former smoker and quit two years prior to our evaluation. We were asked to evaluate [...]
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Evidence growing in favor of ablation for atrial fibrillation
Ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (A-fib) has been shown to be superior to medical management for the maintenance of sinus rhythm. Now, newer ablation techniques are making the procedure safer, more efficient and effective. The [...]
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Certified pediatric hematology/oncology nurse Sable C. Iglesias, DNP, APRN, CPHON, joins Norton Children’s Cancer Institute
Sable C. Iglesias, DNP, APRN, CPHON, has joined Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, as a certified pediatric hematology/oncology nurse. A Louisville native, Sable graduated from University of Louisville with two […]
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December 2022 Norton Medical Group new providers
Olivia N. Benzing, APRN Pulmonology Alexis Bowe, APRN Urgent Care Emmalee Burns, APRN Urgent Care Andrea Huey-Fahas, APRN Urgent Care Jessica Kremer, APRN Urgent Care Rachael A. Leneweaver, APRN Urgent Care Amy Martin, APRN Behavioral […]
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Low-dose aspirin (LDA) prophylaxis during pregnancy can prevent, delay preeclampsia
Low-dose aspirin (LDA) prophylaxis is a safe and effective method to help prevent or delay preeclampsia in at-risk patients. The cyclooxygenase inhibitor carries anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet properties that can support a patient’s health during pregnancy. […]
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Norton Healthcare receives first Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence designation in country from DNV
Norton Healthcare has been named the first Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence in the country by DNV, a national accrediting body. This designation is given to organizations that demonstrate excellence in diagnostic services, […]
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Considering the whole patient before spinal surgery
Even though I’m a neurosurgeon specializing in spine, I spend a lot of time talking to my patients about issues other than their backs. Rarely do I see back pain in isolation. Before they undergo […]
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Myocarditis in athletes after COVID-19
It is hard to find a group not been adversely affected by COVID-19 and all its variants in the last two years. One such group that has seen lingering and sometimes fatal effects of COVID-19 […]
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Clinical research: Asking questions, sharing answers
Clinical research drives progress for every element of health and requires global collaboration. At Norton Healthcare alone, our research teams lead and contribute to studies about pediatric medicine, cancer, infectious diseases, cardiology, neurology, the spine, […]
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Clinical Update: Defeating cancer with multidisciplinary care, discoveries and customized care
Each year, as we look back over our progress and program highlights, we are struck by a singular fact. Time and again, what we are able to achieve is the result of exceptional teamwork. Our [...]
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Bevacizumab shown to reduce radiation necrosis in clinical trial
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 [...]
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