Tzield may delay Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes in adults and children
Recently approved Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv), is delivering breakthrough results that suggest it may delay the onset of Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes by an average of two years. The first-in-class drug is approved for adults and […]
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Ultra-fast-acting inhaled insulin, Afrezza, trialed at Norton Children’s Endocrinology
Afrezza inhaled insulin, currently approved for adults, is being tested for children in a clinical trial at Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Norton […]
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DFMO medulloblastoma clinical trial examines drug’s effectiveness for high-risk cases
Researchers are recruiting pediatric medulloblastoma patients for a novel use of difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) to prevent relapse. The multisite study, sponsored by the Beat Childhood Cancer Consortium and led by Michael Angelo C. Huang, M.D., pediatric [...]
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Norwood vs. COMPSII for critical left heart obstruction with prior palliation
Surgeons face two choices for infants with critical left heart obstruction who have had prior hybrid palliation: a Norwood operation or a comprehensive stage II (COMPSII). The critical left heart obstruction cohort of the multi-institutional […]
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Thyroid weight gain myths and surprises
Patients often suspect a thyroid condition is responsible for their weight gain or their weight loss struggles. Much of the stimulus for this belief is based on the internet, according to Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., […]
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Intraoperative electrophysiology mapping allows surgeon to steer clear of invisible conduction tissue
The patient A 4-year-old girl presented with congenital heart disease consisting of partial atrioventricular canal defect. Surgical repair was necessary. The challenge Injury to the cardiac conduction system during cardiac surgery may result in complete heart […]
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August 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Rebecca M. Callahan, D.O. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Logan M. Eberly, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Dominique C. Elmore, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Allison N. Lyle, M.D. Neonatology Aaron J. Samide, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine […]
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July 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Laura L. Voegele, M.D. Pediatrics Sarah L. Simpson, APRN Neonatology ASara B Cochran, APRN Pediatric Urology Soraya A Morris, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Andrew Thomas, LMFT Pediatric Endocrinology
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Norton Children’s collaborates with patients’ providers for high-risk pregnancy care
If a congenital heart condition is expected for a high-risk pregnancy, referring providers still can retain their patients through delivery by collaborating with Norton Children and Norton Healthcare. We use an integrated approach for collaborative […]
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Second opinion process for fetal cardiology patients
We know it’s a stressful time for parents when they learn their child will be born with a congenital heart condition, and it is normal for patients to want to seek a second opinion. Other […]
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Timely diagnosis, effective treatment and follow-up are keys to managing congenital hypothyroidism
Successful management of congenital hypothyroidism requires timely confirmation of the diagnosis, accurate interpretation of thyroid function testing, effective treatment and consistent follow-up. “Severe intellectual impairment typically does not occur in patients who receive the diagnosis […]
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When to refer a pediatric anemia patient
Infants and children can be prone to anemia for a variety of reasons throughout their first years of life and adolescence. Anemia can be caused by diet, blood loss or other health conditions. Signs and […]
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