Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility, affecting from 8% to 20% of U.S. women of reproductive age, according to research. It is treatable but often difficult to diagnose, especially outside of the gynecologist or OB/GYN setting. Diagnosing and treating PCOS early can help control symptoms and prevent long-term issues from developing,…
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) has accredited Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, increasing the likelihood that patients’ insurance will cover weight loss surgery. While many factors play into an insurer’s decision, having the procedure at an accredited program and facility is a common requirement. Refer a patient To refer a patient…
Clinical trials and studies, which are essential to the development of new drugs and treatments, need to be conducted under strict ethical, clinical and investigational structures. The most common are investigational trials with new medications or new devices. There are also studies involving outcome measurements and those looking at how people most effectively manage disease….
Lauren R. Albers, M.D., has joined Norton Heart & Vascular Institute to focus on women’s cardiology. Dr. Albers, who completed her fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the UofL School of Medicine, joins the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Women’s Heart Program. The program, formed in 1995, is dedicated to addressing the high risk of heart…
A new Structural Heart Program offers our patients a truly comprehensive approach, reducing the number of clinic visits and shortening the time from diagnosis to treatment. The Structural Heart Program is a combination of expertise from cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology and imaging cardiology. It includes four surgeons, three interventional cardiologists, three imaging cardiologists and two…
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…
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 positive cultures. The clinical definition of recurrent UTI is more than three culture-positive infections within a year. UTIs are most…
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 him for large midline incisional hernia. A preoperative CT scan shows a hernia measuring 14 centimeters by 22.5 centimeters with…
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 STOP AF First and EARLY AF trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine in early 2021 showed cryoablation…
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 Oncology Melinda Ruberg, M.D. Hospital Medicine Lisa Todd, APRN Urgent Care
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. “Norton Women’s Care has recommended to all providers low-dose aspirin therapy for all pregnant women at risk for hypertensive disorders…
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, surgical services and therapies related to orthopedic and spine care. To receive the Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence…