Rescue cerclage success: Advanced cervical dilatation with bulging bag of water
The patient A routine ultrasound at 20 weeks’ and four days’ gestation showed cervical insufficiency. A pelvic exam by the patient’s primary obstetrician revealed her cervix was 3 centimeters dilated, with a bulging bag of […]
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First-line evaluation and treatment of urogynecologic conditions
Many of our patients at Norton Urogynecology Center are middle-aged with female anatomy, who present with symptoms affecting their quality of life. They may have issues related to incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, urinary […]
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Botox for overactive bladder
Up to 50% of patients with female urinary organs have some issue with bladder control, which can begin as early as their 20s. Those who have had multiple pregnancies or are overweight are at higher [...]
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Anticholinergic alternatives for overactive bladder
Medications are the second-line therapy for overactive bladder, after physical therapy and lifestyle changes. Overactive bladder causes bothersome sudden urges and often is accompanied by urinary incontinence. This can really be disruptive to a patient’s […]
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Advanced stress incontinence treatments
For patients who want to be completely rid of stress incontinence, midurethral sling surgery remains our mainstay treatment. The data show a high success rate, great durability and a low risk profile. With this procedure, […]
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Use of boy’s finger restored after avulsion fracture [graphic images]
The patient A 7-year-old male riding on a tractor with his father suffered a a crush injury to his left ring finger. The two were starting to ascend a hill when the boy’s finger became […]
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March 2023 Norton Medical Group New Providers
George Gad, M.D. Hospital Medicine Jason P. McCubbin, M.D. Hospital Medicine Uchenna L. Ozor, M.D. Hospital Medicine Samantha Mitchell, PA-C Spine Surgery Jaime M. Bradley-Miller, DNP, APRN Medical Oncology Autumn N. Saez Chavez, APRN Urgent […]
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PSMA PET scan is catching cancer earlier and with greater accuracy than ever before
Accurate imaging is a crucial component of prostate cancer management for a number of reasons, including tumor localization, disease staging and detecting recurrence. Prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA PET) scans offer an imaging […]
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Treatments for refractory overactive bladder and urge incontinence
In addition to Botox, patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence who have failed to improve on medication can choose from two procedures that work by modulating nerve activity: sacral neuromodulation and percutaneous nerve stimulation. [...]
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Mental health and provider considerations when treating multiple sclerosis
As mental health disorders can be one of the “invisible” symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), mental health care can be a part of routine MS care through the regular use of screening tools and an [...]
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Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, joins Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology
Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, has joined Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology and is seeing patients at the practice’s Springhurst location. Alaina most recently worked as a nurse practitioner providing family care. She also has […]
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February 2023 Norton Medical Group New Providers
Tamika Burrus, M.D. Stroke Neurology Joshua Wu, D.O. Sports Medicine Eric L. Xia, M.D. Infectious Diseases Jessica Cain, PA-C Neurology Steven Faddis, PA-C Cardiothoracic Surgery Kelly Joy, PA-C General Surgery Katherine K. Holland, APRN Gynecology […]
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