June 2024 Norton Medical Group New Providers
Christy A. Case, APRN Family Medicine Susan M. Hellervik, APRN Cardiology Jenna R. Montano, APRN Endocrinology Michelle D. Peterson, APRN Urgent Care Taryn B. Reynolds, APRN Urgent Care Sylvester L. Williams, APRN Urgent Care
View moreMinimally invasive techniques have limitations in spinal deformity correction
As health care providers, it’s essential to stay aware of the evolving surgical techniques and technologies in spine surgery. In a presentation by John R. Dimar II, M.D., spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine, several […]
View moreCertified nurse midwife services now available at Norton Hospital in downtown Louisville
Midwife services are now available at Norton Hospital, as Norton OB/GYN Associates in downtown Louisville introduces a new midwife program. This significant addition to the practice expands existing comprehensive prenatal care services. Previously, midwifery services […]
View moreChronic pelvic pain’s persistence poses challenges for patients and health care providers
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects a significant portion of the female population. It is commonly defined as pain perceived to originate from the pelvic region that has […]
View moreCardiac or noncardiac chest pain? Guidelines for diagnosing chest pain symptoms
Diagnosing chest pain symptoms is a common occurrence in the primary care setting. Approximately 1% of all visits to primary care are related to chest pain, but rarely are these visits due to an acute […]
View moreMay 2024 Norton Medical Group New Providers
Katherine L. Billue, M.D. Wound Care Vladimir Orlov, D.O. Urgent Care Paul Weinberger, D.O. Emergency Medicine Kristen Browning, PA-C Hospital Medicine Saima Chishti, PA-C Medical Oncology Allie Davis, PA-C Hospital Medicine Amber L. Dumstorf, PA-C […]
View moreReducing risk of robot-assisted sacroiliac joint fusion complications
Robot-assisted sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion surgery can, in about 1% of cases, injure the superior gluteal artery (SGA), but preoperative imaging, precise robot-assisted screw insertion and soft tissue protection can mitigate risks, according to a […]
View moreWays to make prescribing controlled substances safer
Safer controlled substance prescribing begins with a thorough patient workup, an appropriate diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan, according to Kelly C. Cooper, M.D., an addiction medicine specialist with Norton Behavioral Medicine. “We just tend [...]
View moreSotatercept FDA approval follows trial at Norton Pulmonary Specialists
Sotatercept was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) after completing a Phase 3 clinical trial at Norton Pulmonary Specialists and other leading pulmonary hypertension [...]
View moreA case study comparing a pulmonology consult with ChatGPT results
Artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT can compose essays or emails, write computer code, even generate art, but how well can it manage complex patient care? A team that included Norton Healthcare researchers decided to find […]
View moreApril 2024 Norton Medical Group New Providers
John T. Garner, M.D. Hospital Medicine Ishan J. Parikh, D.O. Hospital Medicine Aleksandr Pevtsov, D.O. Emergency Medicine Elizabeth Fahey, PA-C Orthopedic Hand Surgery Amy Seldon, PA-C Emergency Medicine Gregory A. Hart, APRN Emergency Medicine Amy […]
View moreOptimizing general health and well-being through ‘prehab’ can improve surgical outcomes
Prehabilitation, or “prehab,” refers to optimizing general health and well-being before surgery to improve surgical outcomes. Prehab takes a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on strength and aerobic exercises, nutrition, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction, and psychological factors […]
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