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 heart care connected to the Norton Children’s network. At Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, patients benefit from access to outpatient care…
New research into screening adolescents with diabetes for depression and anxiety found the Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression and Anxiety (PHQ-4) screening tool can identify adolescents who would benefit from further evaluation by a behavioral health provider. The study’s authors included Sara E. Watson, M.D.; Vicki L. Montgomery, M.D.; and Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D. Adolescents…
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) has launched a program to equip health care providers with resources to confront vaccine hesitancy and immunization delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristina A. Bryant, M.D., specialist with Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and president of PIDS, is working with Gary S….
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 sleep disorder treatments connected to the Norton Children’s network of care. This network provides a collaboration between subspecialties, access to inpatient care and improved continuity of care…
Primary dysmenorrhea — menstrual pain without a pelvic pathology — is one of the most common gynecological complaints among adolescent patients. Primary dysmenorrhea typically does not occur until ovulatory cycles are established, which occurs months to several years after menarche. Endometriosis is a common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea — defined as resulting from pelvic pathology…
Adam M. Isacoff, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Norton Children’s Emergency Medicine, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Patricia S. Todd, M.D. Pediatric Dermatology Norton Children’s Dermatology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Natalie F. Slone, D.O. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Jessica King, APRN…
Stewart Carter, M.D. Pediatric General Surgery Norton Children’s Surgery, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Marylou Dryer, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Amanda Farris, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Megan E. Graeter, M.D. Pediatrics Norton Children’s Medical Group –…
Daniel B. Blatt, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Katie L. Canalichio, M.D. Pediatric Urology Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Keith R. Compton, M.D. Pediatrics Norton Children’s Medical Group – Elizabethtown Paul S. Hiers, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinology Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated…
Anna Allard, M.A. Norton Children’s Weisskopf Center – Development, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Cindy D. Baker, PA-C Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Brittany A. Black, APRN Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Laura Brown, LCSW Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the…
Young women should have their first pediatric gynecologic visit between the ages of 13 and 15, but some conditions may prompt the need for an earlier referral. A pediatric gynecology referral may be warranted for patients with symptoms such as unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge; painful or irregular periods; congenital anomalies or ovarian masses; or…
Common penile anomalies such as penoscrotal webbing can be addressed surgically if needed, but early diagnosis is key, Jeffrey T. White, M.D., Ph.D., a pediatric urologist with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, said during a recent continuing medical education opportunity. In addition to penoscrotal webbing, common anomalies include hypospadias; turned…
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 into the socket of the hip. The procedure helps prevent a partial or full hip dislocation. Hip subluxation can result…