Neuromuscular disorders are conditions that affect the structure and function of the peripheral nervous system, as well as all motor and sensory nerves. The predominant symptom of this group of disorders is progressive muscle weakness. Secondary symptoms may include muscular atrophy and disturbances in sensation, which may present as tingling or numbness. The developments in…
Anna Bostrom, M.D. Emergency Medicine Paul C. Celestre, M.D. Spine Surgery Laurie B. Craycroft, M.D. Emergency Medicine Lidia E. Castillo Cruz, M.D. Internal Medicine Charles M. Cunningham, M.D. Hospital Medicine Samuel H. Friedman, M.D. Pulmonology Mark A. Gardon II, D.O. Hospital Medicine Ricardo A. Herrera, M.D. Neurology Kevin J. Himschoot, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Joshua D….
Zain Z. Rahman, M.D., is a nonsurgical orthopedist specializing in sports medicine and practicing at Norton Orthopedic Institute offices in Jeffersonville, New Albany and Scottsburg in Southern Indiana. Dr. Rahman, team physician for Indiana University Southeast in New Albany and athletic teams at Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and New Albany High…
The patient A 55-year-old woman developed increasing difficulties with constipation and abdominal discomfort over the course of several weeks. She then developed nausea with vomiting. She was found to have an obstructing colon cancer with multiple metastases to the liver and lung. After resection of her primary tumor, she required chemotherapy to treat her metastatic…
A painless lump on the side of the neck can have many causes, including benign conditions, infections or more serious diseases. Most commonly, swollen lymph nodes are the result of infection. Less commonly, it can be cancer. “Benign causes of a painless mass or neck swelling can include thyroid nodules, swelling of a saliva gland…
Physician assistant Kendall M. Wasz, PA-C, has joined the memory care team at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Kendall holds Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, and earned her bachelor’s degree at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Kendall brings a deeply personal and compassionate approach to the field of dementia…
An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s announced plans to build a specialized laboratory to help him and his team carry out their groundbreaking work and become a hub for diabetes research…
Christopher P. Alcorn, D.O. Endocrinology Bronwyn P. Boyd, D.O. Obstetrics and Gynecology Tina N. Bradley, M.D. Internal Medicine Phillip A. Cetina, D.O. Hospital Medicine Paul H. Gong, M.D. Neurology Peter N. Gottschalk, M.D. Emergency Medicine Nicholas L. Harper, M.D. Internal Medicine Bert T. Hawkins M.D. Emergency Medicine Mark E. Head, M.D. Internal Medicine Robert M….
Ahmad Alhammouri, M.D. Interventional Cardiology Jason Meier M.D., Ph.D. Medical Oncology / Hematology Craig M. Schutzman, M.D. Emergency Medicine Kimberly Staudt, M.D. Internal Medicine Valerie Patton, PA-C Hospital Medicine Branden A. Bledsoe, APRN Emergency Medicine Nancy E. Breslin, APRN Medical Oncology Katherine C. Butler, APRN Urgent Care Hannah Pellman, APRN Family Medicine Caitlyn N. Popham,…
Nonsurgical management can be effective for many patients with chronic knee pain. Physical therapy combined with oral analgesics can be used to treat typical causes of chronic knee pain in adults, including knee osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and meniscal, tendon and ligament injuries, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP also…
When it comes to chronic joint pain treatment, there are several nonsurgical or minimally invasive options to discuss with patients before recommending open surgery or joint replacement. “Nonsurgical methods can still be very effective with pain management and improving quality of life in patients with chronic pain,” said Nathan L. McKinney, D.O., orthopedic sports medicine…
Norton Research Institute will expand research efforts with the unveiling of the new Norton Research Institute Clinical & Translational Research Laboratory. The 7,200-square-foot facility, located inside Norton Healthcare Pavilion in downtown Louisville, will afford ample space and resources for scientists to conduct cutting-edge research, with the goal of producing more meaningful, applicable results directly benefiting patient…