Subclinical hypertension warrants heightened attention in Black patients and other people of color
In Black patients and other people of color, subclinical or borderline hypertension even in young patients warrants medical therapy as early as possible, according to Kelly C. McCants, M.D., executive medical director of the Norton […]
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Study looks at how to detect RSV in adults
Norton Infectious Diseases Institute has been selected by Pfizer as the only site in United States to study how to effectively detect respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults. “For the most part, RSV attention has [...]
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Norton Breast Health offers 11 screening locations
According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. Fortunately, thanks to increased awareness, early detection and promising new tests and treatments, survival rates are on the rise. Patients age […]
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Nonsurgical management of hip and knee osteoarthritis
New osteoarthritis treatment guidelines for hip and knee cite strong evidence for the benefits of exercise and physical therapy. Moderate evidence also supports weight loss for knee pain, though the same evidence doesn’t exist for […]
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Delirium and dementia: Overlapping symptoms, but distinct syndromes
Delirium and dementia are distinct clinical syndromes, with symptoms that frequently overlap. Delirium is a neuropsychiatric condition that occurs acutely, a sudden and definite decline from the baseline, progressing over hours, days, or weeks, but [...]
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Long COVID-19 symptoms hitting up to 30% of patients, even those with mild acute cases
Recovering from COVID-19’s acute symptoms is only the beginning for many. From 10% to 30% of people who contract the coronavirus experience long COVID-19 symptoms for more than 12 weeks. Common post-viral long COVID-19 symptoms […]
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February 2022 Norton Medical Group new providers
Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers. Faten Abdullah, M.D. Urgent Care Julien Glenn Gabbard, M.D. Internal Medicine Caley Dunn, PA-C Cardiology Lauren Brussell, APRN Rheumatology Andrea Burton, APRN Family Medicine Samantha E. Richards, APRN […]
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Free classes for headache patients at Norton Neuroscience Institute
Headaches can interfere with patients’ daily lives in big and small ways. For providers, headache disorders can be difficult to diagnose and treat. “Patients who have more knowledge of their condition are generally going to […]
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Atrial fibrillation incidents found in large trial with stroke patients not thought to be at risk
Compared with usual care, implantable cardiac monitors (ICM) detected significantly more atrial fibrillation (AF) events in stroke patients who likely would not have been monitored long term for AF otherwise, according to a study published […]
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Patients with multiple sclerosis often can continue driving after an assessment and vehicle modifications
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) or another neurological diagnosis often can continue to drive, allowing them to keep a level of independence, once an assessment is conducted and any modifications and restrictions are adopted. Driving […]
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How to help patients stop smoking
Physicians can help patients stop smoking using some techniques and free resources from Norton Healthcare. In 2019, 14 of every 100 of U.S. adults ages 18 and over smoked cigarettes. The Truth Initiative reported that in [...]
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Extremely low-dose EOS orthopedic imaging available at Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s
Spine and orthopedic specialists at Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s are using low-radiation EOS Imaging to evaluate and monitor spine conditions such as scoliosis and conditions affecting the hips and lower limbs. The EOS system […]
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