Neuroscience, Pediatric Services

Newborn hydrocephalus: Recognition, diagnosis and management

Hydrocephalus in newborns represents one of the most challenging conditions faced in neonatal care. Early recognition and appropriate intervention are crucial for optimal outcomes. The key to managing newborn hydrocephalus lies in recognizing changes over time.   “It’s not what the brain looks like at any moment. It’s what it looks like today versus previously,”…

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NMG, Pediatric Services

February 2025 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Carrie A. French, Psy.D. Pediatric Psychology Virginia L. Menche, M.D. Pediatrics Katherine E. Price, Psy.D., HSP Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Johanna M. Said, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Crystal A Idstein, PA-C Pediatric Otolaryngology Andrew W. Rogers, PMHNP Pediatric Behavioral Health Lindsey D. Spivey, APRN Child Abuse Pediatrics Mckenzie M. Stieneker, APRN Pediatric Cardiology

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Neuroscience, Pediatric Services

Neonatal seizure: Distinguishing true seizures from nonepileptic spasms

Neonatal seizures represent one of the most common and challenging neurologic conditions encountered in the neonatal intensive care unit. The unique characteristics of the developing nervous system and their often subtle clinical manifestations complicate recognition and management, according to Lester M. “Max” Gallivan, M.D., a resident in pediatric neurology at the UofL School of Medicine and…

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Cancer, Pediatric Services

Identifying and managing late effects of pediatric cancer therapy

Pediatric oncology’s remarkable strides improving survival for children with cancer also has brought a new set of long-term health implications.

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Neuroscience, Pediatric Services

Clinical assessment for neonatal hypotonia

Neonatal hypotonia, or “floppy infant syndrome,” is a common condition encountered after delivery and in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Early diagnosis and differentiating etiology of low tone are critical to help prevent further complications. “Hypotonia can be a manifestation of systemic illness or dysfunction of any level of the nervous system,” said Amanda…

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NMG, Pediatric Services

January 2025 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Emily J Allen, DO Pediatric Hospital Medicine Alyssa N Conley Hamlin, DO Pediatric Hospital Medicine Virginia Menche, M.D. Pediatrics Nicholas Miles, M.D. Child Abuse Pediatrics Tea Stanfield, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Dylan P Vish, MD Pediatric Hospital Medicine

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Neuroscience, Pediatric Services

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 shortly after birth, according to Christopher R. Barton, M.D., a pediatric neurologist with Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the…

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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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Adult Services, Endocrinology, Pediatric Services, Research, Research

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, is a leading researcher in islet cell transplants and is widely considered one of the most skilled islet isolation specialists…

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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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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 Palliative Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine James Casey Newman, LCSW Child Abuse Pediatrics Kelly Schroeder, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Randy Simpkins,…

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