It is hard to find a group not been adversely affected by COVID-19 and all its variants in the last two years. One such group that has seen lingering and sometimes fatal effects of COVID-19 infection is athletes — everyone from professional players and student-athletes to semiprofessional athletes and people who simply enjoy exercising. Discussed…
Clinical research drives progress for every element of health and requires global collaboration. At Norton Healthcare alone, our research teams lead and contribute to studies about pediatric medicine, cancer, infectious diseases, cardiology, neurology, the spine, orthopedics and many other specialties. Research requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to ethical integrity, not to…
Desarae Brymer, LCSW Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Andrea P. Roberts, APRN Neonatology Annie Shaughnessy, APRN Pediatrics
Most children who have diabetes get their medical care for their condition from a pediatric endocrinologist. As they get older and approach adulthood, they will transition into adult care. It’s important to discuss the process and timing for transition of diabetes care from the pediatric world to an adult diabetes provider. A recent publication from…
Stroke is the sixth-leading cause of death in children, and early recognition is key. Those at higher risk of stroke include newborns and pediatric patients with sickle cell anemia, congenital heart defects, immune disorders, clotting disorders and hidden disorders, such as narrow blood vessels. If a pediatric stroke is suspected, Norton Children’s has implemented an…
When it’s time to start talking about sexual behaviors and birth control with adolescent and teenage patients, keep in mind the services available at Norton Children’s Gynecology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Providers at the practice see adolescents, teens and young adults up to age 21. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,…
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…