Sleep apnea was first diagnosed in 1965. For years, treatment was a tracheostomy, a surgery to bypass the upper airway obstruction. In the 1980s, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) took over as the leading treatment for a disorder that impacts just about every facet of life. In the late 1970s, sleep science gained momentum and…
Spine surgeon Kathryn J. McCarthy, M.D., is a new addition to the Norton Leatherman Spine team. According to Dr. McCarthy, her aim is to bring a balance of current effective treatments and compassion to the bedside. Women in spinal care “There is a significant gender imbalance in spine care providers,” Dr. McCarthy said. “There are…
Our goal is to offer every patient the option of the latest treatment available for their cancer. To do that, Norton Cancer Institute is participating in approximately 170 clinical trials at any time. These clinical trials involve nearly 500 patients either enrolled and receiving treatment, or in follow-up. For the participating patients, these studies offer…
Cancer is a disease that impacts each individual differently. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to compassion and care. Just as we deliver individualized medicine, we deliver individualized care to ensure we meet the needs of the whole person. We know that cancer can be all-encompassing. Addressing the emotional health of patients is a vital part…
Most hip replacements performed by Norton Orthopedic Institute are now outpatient. The patients like it because they get to sleep in their own bed, and their recovery and outcomes are at least as good as when they spent a night in the hospital. The change has been the result of a lot of small tweaks…
The patient A 25-year-old woman presented with recurrent left second metacarpal giant cell tumor of bone. She previously was treated with extensive curettage, bone graft substitute placement and Kirschner wire fixation. Giant cell tumor of bone is a benign aggressive tumor with a high rate of local recurrence and development of lung metastases in approximately…
Using 3D, computer-generated spine navigation systems to position implants has transformed spinal surgery. Not only can we place the spinal implants with greater precision, navigation has allowed us to perform more surgeries using a minimally invasive approach. Minimally invasive surgery means smaller incisions, less muscle dissection, shorter hospital stays, less narcotics use, and a quicker…
Luke A. Beggs, M.D. Orthopedic Sports Medicine Angelo A. Ciliberti Jr., M.D. Rheumatology Amber Z. Deptola, M.D. Internal Medicine Hassan Khan, M.D., MPH Electrophysiology Kathryn J. McCarthy Mullooly, M.D. Spine Surgery Kenechukwu O. Obiokoye, M.D. Infectious Disease Chioma O. Onyekwelu, M.D. Cardiology Joshua E. Preiss, M.D. Thoracic Surgery Heidi C. Rogers, M.D. Rheumatology Ruth M….
Dementia is an umbrella term that includes a range of symptoms associated with cognitive decline. Perhaps one of the best known and most common types — Alzheimer’s dementia — represents 60% to 80% of all dementia. It’s characterized by memory loss and, from a biological perspective, amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary (tau protein) tangles and neurodegeneration, which…
Time saved is brain saved when it comes to stroke care. “Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S,” said Shervin R. Dashti, M.D., Ph.D., endovascular neurosurgeon and spine surgeon at Norton Neuroscience Institute. “Three-quarters of a million strokes per year, many million stroke survivors, and it’s one of the leading…
Additional data could lead to stronger guidelines extending the tPA window for ischemic strokes beyond the current 4½ hour limit in coming years, according to a Norton Neuroscience Institute stroke specialist. A common scenario faced in stroke centers is a patient who awoke with a deficit but doesn’t know when they had a stroke. The…
Iron supplementation is recommended for all patients at the beginning of their pregnancy, regardless of a patient’s race, and all obstetricians at Norton Healthcare should follow this guidance. Updated guidance for anemia in pregnancy In 2021, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) changed its protocol for treating anemia by standardizing anemia values for…