How VDRO helps children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders
Children with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), muscular dystrophy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease can be at risk for hip dislocation. Varus derotation osteotomy (VDRO) surgery places the ball back […]
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Sunnye Mayes, Ph.D. ABPP, joins Norton Children’s Cancer Institute as hematology/oncology psychologist
Sunnye Mayes, Ph.D. ABPP, has joined Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, as hematology/oncology psychologist. Dr. Mayes is the only provider in Kentucky or Southern Indiana certified by the American […]
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Interstage support for single ventricle anomaly families improves outcomes
Caring for children born with single ventricle anomalies can be challenging and stressful for families. Before these children go home for the first time, Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, […]
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New surgeon-in-chief named at Norton Children’s Hospital
Cynthia D. Downard, M.D., has been named surgeon-in-chief of Norton Children’s Hospital and chief of pediatric surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. In the role of surgeon-in-chief, […]
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Norton Children’s Heart Institute expands adult congenital team
Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, continues to expand its adult congenital heart disease program to meet the needs of children whose congenital heart conditions require ongoing care in adulthood. […]
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‘Updates in Pediatrics: Common Sports Injuries’ now available on demand
The recent “Updates in Pediatrics: Common Sports Injuries” continuing medical education (CME) opportunity is now available on demand. Joshua W. Meier, M.D., pediatric orthopedic specialist with Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville, affiliated with the UofL […]
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Young actor receives groundbreaking aortic valve repair
In the theater world, there are two basic rules: Don’t say “Macbeth” in a theater, and the show must go on. But what if you’ve gone in for your annual heart checkup and learned you […]
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Tamina Singh, M.D., named Norton Children’s Hospital NICU medical director
Tamina R.B. Singh, M.D., has been named medical director of the 101-bed Norton Children’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Dr. Singh, who was named co-medical director last year, succeeds Dan L. Stewart, M.D., a […]
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‘Understanding and Managing Penile Anomalies’ CME now available on demand
The second installment of Norton Children’s monthly continuing medical education series, “Understanding and Managing Penile Anomalies” with Jeffrey T. White, M.D., Ph.D., is now available online. Dr. White, pediatric urologist with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated […]
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Mustafa Barbour, M.D., brings innovative hematology/oncology care to Louisville-area children
Mustafa Barbour, M.D., a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, is active in bringing new and innovative treatments to patients at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Dr. Barbour, who has been caring for […]
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‘MedChat’ CME podcast: ‘Identification and Treatment of Tickborne Diseases’
The latest episode of the “MedChat” podcast, “Identification and Treatment of Tickborne Diseases,” is now available. This episode provides information on common diseases related to tick bites, clinical symptoms of tickborne diseases, diagnostic testing to […]
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New guidelines for treatment of immune thrombocytopenia in children
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has new guidelines for immune thrombocytopenia, also called immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), in children, including more outpatient management, more observation, and fewer medications. “The guidelines came about as the […]
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