Diagnosing cerebral palsy: A stepwise process
Cerebral palsy describes a range of permanent motor function disorders arising from a one-time change to the fetal or infant brain. Cerebral palsy symptoms are secondary to a brain injury or malformation before, during or […]
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December 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Margaret T. Dorn, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Kaitlin B. Firquin, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Rachel D. King, M.D. Pediatrics Emergency Medicine JMichelle Talukder, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Megan Ferrell, PA-C Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Meet Dr. Bala, world-renowned diabetes researcher now at Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s
A world-renowned diabetes researcher has joined Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Balamurugan N. Appakalai, Ph.D., also known as Dr. Bala, [...]
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Pediatric hypertension treatment and management strategies
Hypertension in children is an increasingly prevalent health concern, especially due to the obesity epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 20% of children under 19 are considered obese. Early […]
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November 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Allison E. Andrews, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Shelby L. Mangeot, DNP, APRN Pediatric Cardiology Andrea Nicholson, D.O. Pediatrics Jessica Sokan, M.D. Pediatrics
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October 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Kristen Belford, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine James Franciosi, M.D., MSCE, FAAP Pediatric Gastroenterology Rose Hawkins, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Erica Mamauag, M.D. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Lauren N. Swift, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Madeline L. Weber, M.D. Pediatric […]
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Treating the most common pediatric sports overuse injuries
As more children are participating in organized sports at younger ages, often specializing in a single sport with high levels of competition, overuse injuries have become increasingly common among young athletes. It is important for [...]
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Thyroid labs for pediatric and adolescent patients
While pediatric and adolescent thyroid dysfunction can affect many bodily functions, there’s no need to run thyroid labs in all pediatric and adolescent patients, according to a pediatric and adult endocrinologist with Wendy Novak Diabetes [...]
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Sometimes global isn’t all that global – here are some trends we will see in our own backyards
Daniel B. Blatt, M.D., Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, presented “Hot Topics in Global Health” at the 2024 “Just for Kids” symposium. The twenty-first century has seen a wave of severe infectious disease outbreaks, including the […]
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Norton Children’s names new pediatric gastroenterology chief
Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its gastroenterology team. James P. Franciosi, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Gastroenterology and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine […]
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September 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
William J. Akin, D.O. Pediatrics Erika B. Chandler, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Nicole M. Jody, M.D. Pediatric Ophthalmology Alison H. Colonna, M.D. Pediatrics Angelena B. Edwards, M.D. Pediatric Urology Jacqueline E. Fabricius, M.D. Pediatric Rheumatology Michael […]
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World-renowned diabetes researcher joins Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute
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 […]
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