The transition from pediatric gynecology care to an adult OB/GYN provider comes with several considerations. “The best time for a patient to transition from pediatric to adult care can depend on their individual needs and circumstances,” said Rosemary C. Sousa, M.D., OB/GYN with Norton Women’s Care. What is the best age to transition from pediatric…
Pediatric neurologist Cullen S. Marshall, M.D., has joined Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Dr. Marshall recently completed a residency in child neurology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2017. While in residency, Dr. Marshall was…
The patient A 4-year-old boy presented to the hospital with fever, fatigue and weakness. He also complained of blurry vision. He had recently had nose bleeds and oral bleeding. A complete blood count showed pancytopenia, as well as blasts on his peripheral smear. A bone marrow aspiration and biopsy were performed. He was diagnosed with…
Pediatric movement disorders are characterized by impaired voluntary movements, abnormal involuntary movements or movements at inappropriate times. Tic disorders are the most common pediatric movement disorders and can be divided into motor tics and phonic or vocal tics. They tend to peak between the ages of 8 and 12 and are much more common in…
Desarae Brymer, LCSW Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Amanda Bush, PA-C Pediatric Cardiothoracic Medicine Katherine S. Cecil, APRN Pediatric Surgery Minh D. Duong, M.D. Pediatric Nephrology Vanessa R. Goode, APRN Pediatric Gastroenterology Alexis R. Gyurjan, APRN Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Treasure N. Hurst, APRN Pediatric Neurology Katelyn Ann James, Psy.D. Pediatric Psychology Tammy Pasko, APRN Pediatrics Erika…
The patient A 6-year-old girl was admitted to Norton Children’s Hospital on May 11, 2020, with uncontrolled seizures that progressed to status epilepticus. The challenge After maximal medical intervention, neurosurgery was consulted on June 12, 2020. Her electroencephalogram (EEG) showed a possible seizure focus in the left central and posterior regions, but her MRI showed…
A recent in-depth study looking at regional differences in childhood obesity rates found higher average body mass index (BMI) z-scores in the Midwest and lower average z-scores in the South and West, compared with the Northeast. The study, “Regional and sociodemographic differences in average BMI among U.S. children in the ECHO program,” looked at a…
Already in the top 20, Norton Children’s Hospital has risen higher still in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for pediatric endocrinology and diabetes services, from No. 18 to No. 16 nationally. The ranking brings prestige and recognition, of course, but it is the ranking’s meaning that is so important to our patients and…
Norton Children’s Hospital and the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation today announced the creation of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. A $15 million lead gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is the starting point of a $60 million vision to expand diabetes care for children and adults, as well as build the top diabetes…
Hunter Utkov Altman, M.D. Pediatrics Daniel R. Bachman, M.D. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Stephanie S. Battistini, M.D. Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Julie K. Doering, M.D. Pediatrics Mehmet E. Guner, M.D. Pediatric Ophthalmology Paulina R. Maida, M.D. Pediatrics Emily V. Singer, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Abigail M. Williams, M.D. Pediatrics Brittany A. Black, APRN Pediatric Cardiology Kassandra G. Fox,…
As a neurogenetic counselor, Preeti T. Desaigoudar, LCGC, educates and supports families through the process of genetic testing and a possible genetic diagnosis. Since a diagnosis can affect many parts of the body, she will coordinate care among various specialties. “I function as a part of a team, working alongside a neurologist — I’m not…
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise nationwide, with notable increases among younger patients. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 53% of reported cases of STIs in 2020 were among adolescents and young adults between ages 15 to 24. Among Norton Healthcare’s patient population, a 20% increase in STIs was…