Adult Services, Oncology/Hematology

Basel Altoos, M.D., joins Norton Cancer Institute

Basel M. Altoos, M.D., a board-certified radiation oncologist, has joined Norton Cancer Institute and will see patients downtown and at King’s Daughters’ Health in Madison, Indiana. Refer a patient To refer a patient to Norton Cancer Institute, visit Norton EpicLink and choose EpicLink referral to Oncology. Refer online Call (888) 4-U-Norton / (888) 486-6786 Dr….

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Adult Services, Cardiovascular, Case Study

Hybrid ablation case study: Left ventricular function normalized, medication reduced

The patient A woman presented to Norton Audubon Hospital with shortness of breath and dizziness and was noted to be in new-onset atrial fibrillation (A-fib). She underwent immediate cardioversion but had recurrent A-fib and then was placed on flecainide with a repeat successful cardioversion. Her echocardiogram showed normal left ventricular function. The providers Kent E….

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Adult Services, Medical Group

October 2021 Norton Medical Group new providers

Emily K. Camp, M.D. Emily K. Camp, M.D. Internal Medicine Terrence Hadley, M.D. Hematology Oncology Julio Ramirez, M.D. Infectious Disease Christopher M. Moser, D.O. Internal Medicine Kristina R. Trubey, D.O. Internal Medicine Morgan Frierson, PA-C Pulmonology Lauren Hamilton, PA-C Orthopedic Surgery Michael Hughes, PA-C Orthopedic Surgery Caitlyn Morales, PA-C Hospital Medicine Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP,…

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Adult Services, Obstetrics, Orthopedics

For people in their 40s, bone health becomes more important

Besides exercise, diet and lifestyle choices, bone health is of critical importance as we age. A house is only as strong as its foundation, and bones are the body’s foundation. People reach peak bone density in their 30s, then bone loss begins to exceed the rate of bone formation. While you can’t regain full bone…

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Adult Services, Research, Spine

New evidence-based guidelines published for perioperative spine surgery assessments

New evidence-based guidelines covering five key perioperative spine assessments were issued recently by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The guidelines, published in the medical journal Neurosurgery, provide insight on the following: Preoperative osteoporosis assessment Preoperative nutritional assessment Preoperative pulmonary evaluation and optimization Preoperative opioid evaluation Preoperative surgical risk assessment A team of eight physicians from…

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Adult Services, Oncology/Hematology, Research

Drug targeting prostate cancer cells to deliver radioisotope prolongs survival in trial

A cutting-edge new treatment specifically targets prostate cancer cells to deliver a tumor-killing radioisotope and helped extend patients’ lives longer in an international clinical trial (VISION Study), according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) on Sept. 16, 2021. The drug, lutetium-177–PSMA-617, was used to treat patients with metastatic castration-resistant…

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Adult Services, Gastroenterology

William B. Evans, M.D., joins Norton Gastroenterology Consultants of Louisville, offering endoscopic therapy expertise

William B. Evans, M.D., FASGE, has joined Norton Gastroenterology Consultants of Louisville, providing experience in therapeutic endoscopy and a vision to lift the overall excellence of gastroenterology care. After completing a fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Dr. Evans has been able to provide care that is comprehensive and…

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Adult Services, Neuroscience

Specialized physical rehab technology in Louisville

Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation, a part of at Norton Neuroscience Institute, now has expanded offerings, including technology and treatments you can’t find anywhere closer than Louisville. It is located in a newly opened space at Norton Neuroscience Institute – Brownsboro. G-EO This system from Reha Technologies offers the latest in robot-assisted gait therapy. End-effector gait trainers…

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Adult Services, Oncology/Hematology

Patient benefits of the Norton Cancer Institute’s multidisciplinary clinics

At Norton Cancer Institute, our goal is to have newly diagnosed cancer patients meet all the potential providers who could be part of their care. With that in mind — and more — we’ve established multidisciplinary programs for breast cancer, lung cancer, upper gastrointestinal cancer, head and neck tumors, and brain tumors. Surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation…

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Adult Services, Medical Group

September 2021 Norton Medical Group new providers

Nisha Aggarwal, M.D. Internal Medicine Basel M. Altoos, M.D. Radiation Oncology Audree A. Anciro, M.D. Hospital Medicine David Beneigh, M.D. Hospital Medicine Lauren M. Fader, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Nicholas Jackson, M.D. General Surgery Parth Jadav, M.D. Hospital Medicine Ajay Kandra, M.D. Hematology/Oncology Rebecca B. Luking, D.O. Urgent Care Thomas R. Mayo, M.D. Neurocritical Care Michael…

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Adult Services, Cardiovascular

Fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair

While endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of aortic aneurysm has expanded over the last 20 years, there are still cases where this minimally invasive procedure has limitations. Using a new type of endograft called fenestrated endografts, surgeons at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute are repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) that are close to the renal or…

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Adult Services, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics, Oncology/Hematology

HPV and your lesbian patients

Lesbians may be at higher risk for HPV because of historical health care barriers that may have caused reluctance to get preventive screenings. Making matters worse, much of the discussion around sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has focused on heterosexual couples. “Providers and patients alike need to realize that the risks of sexually transmitted infections, including…

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