Oncology/Hematology, Research

Norton Children’s Cancer Institute launches

Norton Cancer Institute and Norton Children’s Hospital, in affiliation with the University of Louisville, have founded Norton Children’s Cancer Institute to provide improved access, new programs to treat rare tumors and benign blood disorders, and a revamped program for bone marrow transplants. Inpatients of the institute will continue to receive care at the Addison Jo…

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Oncology/Hematology, Research

First patient consents to lymphoma trial

Norton Cancer Institute has enlisted the first patient ever to participate in a clinical trial studying a potential new drug to treat a type of rare lymphoma. The female patient will receive a drug designed to exploit an abnormality in lymphoma cells as part of an international study. “It’s important for our patients to have…

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Neuroscience, Research

Refractory epilepsy treatments available

Patients with refractory epilepsy face a greater risk of accidents, injuries, cognitive issues, mood disorders, social difficulties and unemployment. Norton Neuroscience Institute offers a variety of treatments that can vastly improve quality of life for these patients, including surgery, vagus nerve stimulation, dietary therapy and experimental trials. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 3 million Americans are affected…

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