Nephrology

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 diagnosis and management of hypertension in the pediatric population is necessary to prevent long-term complications, with a potential to reverse…

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Heart, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Pediatric Services

Specialized infectious diseases care for kids who need organ transplants

Victoria A. Statler, M.D., M.S., offers specialized care in a relatively new field: pediatric transplant infectious diseases. Dr. Statler, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist with Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, educates children undergoing solid organ and stem cell transplants and their caregivers on ways to avoid potentially dangerous infections….

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Nephrology, Pediatric Services

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is gold standard for diagnosing hypertension in children

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) estimates that 19.3% of U.S. children ages 2 to 19 have obesity, including 6.1% with severe obesity, and another 16.1% are overweight. The current prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) in children is 11% and is expected to rise. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is the gold…

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Heart, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Pediatric Services

Preventing and treating infection in vulnerable pediatric transplant patients

As infectious diseases pose a greater risk for pediatric transplant patients than other kids, Victoria A. Statler, M.D., will follow up with her patients for years to help protect them from infection, and if they do get sick, she can help figure out the best treatment plan. Her relationship with patients and families includes advocacy…

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Nephrology, NMG, Pediatric Services

Meagan Molestina, APRN, cares for kids at Norton Children’s Nephrology

Meagan Molestina, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Nephrology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Meagan chose nephrology after caring for children as a registered nurse at Norton Children’s Infusion Center and providing renal care at the Addison Jo Blair Cancer Care Center at Norton Children’s Hospital. Refer a patient Use Norton EpicLink to quickly…

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Nephrology, Pediatric Services

UofL pediatric nephrology providers are now with Norton Children’s Nephrology

The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive nephrology care connected to the Norton Children’s network. This network provides a collaboration between subspecialties, access to inpatient care and improved continuity of care through Epic electronic…

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