Diagnosing autism with diffusion tensor MR imaging
Diffusion tensor magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the brain combined with machine learning could provide a fast and objective alternative to traditional methods of diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a recently published study. […]
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December 2022 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Michele N. Bresler, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Sarah Grout, M.D. Neonatology Jessica D. Hatfield, APRN Pediatric Neurology William David Lohr, M.D. Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Adrian R. O’Hagan, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Kristin E. Maguino, APRN Pediatric […]
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When to refer a patient with an imperforate hymen
An imperforate hymen is a vaginal abnormality that may be discovered at birth or later during puberty. It is the most common type of vaginal blockage that eventually requires a corrective surgical procedure, which is […]
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Red flags and diagnostic criteria for eating disorders
Diagnosing eating disorders can be challenging because telltale behaviors typically are hidden, even from those closest to the patient, according to Andrea L. Krause, M.D., who heads the team involved with the medical stabilization of […]
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Intraoperative conduction mapping locates bundle of His in congenital heart surgery
A new intraoperative technique during complex congenital heart surgeries allows us to map the location of conduction tissue. This is important, because damage to the tissue during surgery can result in a condition called heart [...]
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Tele-echo network nearly triples rate of prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease
We know babies with a congenital heart condition have a much better chance of survival if they are born near a pediatric surgical center. The challenge has been detecting these conditions before birth. Prenatal diagnosis [...]
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Improving extubation failure rate in neonate cardiac patients
Often, after lifesaving cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects, neonates require help with breathing using a breathing tube and a mechanical ventilator. Deciding when to extubate, or remove the breathing tube and ventilator, after cardiac […]
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Study of Paxlovid for children with COVID-19 underway at Norton Children’s Research Institute
Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is involved in a study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (authorized as Paxlovid in older children and adults) in symptomatic [...]
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Elisha N. McAlmont, APRN, joins Norton Children’s Urology
Elisha N. McAlmont, APRN, a nurse practitioner for nine years, has joined Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Elisha most recently worked in pediatric emergency medicine and had been a registered […]
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Myocarditis in athletes after COVID-19
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 […]
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Clinical research: Asking questions, sharing answers
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, […]
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November 2022 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Desarae Brymer, LCSW Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Andrea P. Roberts, APRN Neonatology Annie Shaughnessy, APRN Pediatrics
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