Congenital conditions of the penis can be identified in a wide range of age groups but most often are diagnosed in infants or children. These conditions affect male genitalia and typically involve abnormal foreskin formation or internal anatomical differences. The differences usually prevent a successful newborn circumcision or put a boy at risk for circumcision…
As more children are participating in organized sports at younger ages, often specializing in a single sport with high levels of competition, overuse injuries have become increasingly common among young athletes. It is important for providers to recognize common overuse injuries and their accompanying symptoms for proper diagnosis and management. Some common pediatric sports overuse…
While pediatric and adolescent thyroid dysfunction can affect many bodily functions, there’s no need to run thyroid labs in all pediatric and adolescent patients, according to a pediatric and adult endocrinologist with Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. “I don’t recommend routine screening unless I suspect something is going…
Daniel B. Blatt, M.D., Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, presented “Hot Topics in Global Health” at the 2024 “Just for Kids” symposium. The twenty-first century has seen a wave of severe infectious disease outbreaks, including the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. These outbreaks have an enormous impact on morbidity, mortality and the livelihoods of people around the…
Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its gastroenterology team. James P. Franciosi, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Gastroenterology and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. In these roles, Dr. Franciosi will lead Norton Children’s team of physicians…
Amy DiPietro, M.D., is a pediatric cardiologist with Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. She presented a continuing medical education lecture on pediatrics and dyslipidemia. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of mortality in developing countries. While…
William J. Akin, D.O. Pediatrics Erika B. Chandler, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Nicole M. Jody, M.D. Pediatric Ophthalmology Alison H. Colonna, M.D. Pediatrics Angelena B. Edwards, M.D. Pediatric Urology Jacqueline E. Fabricius, M.D. Pediatric Rheumatology Michael Ferguson, M.D. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Judith M. Kabat, M.D. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Kristin M. Levin, M.D. Pediatric Otolaryngology Kaitlyn Middaugh, M.D. Pediatrics…
Atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that requires ongoing management. Treating atopic dermatitis requires a long-term care approach. Atopic dermatitis is often associated with intense pruritus, but also can be complicated by pain and secondary infection without proper treatment and intervention. “Primary care providers must communicate to parents…
An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s announced plans to build a specialized laboratory to help him and his team carry out their groundbreaking work and become a hub for diabetes research…
Lilian E. Awad, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Shelby H. Steinmeyer, M.D., Ph.D. Neonatology Carly Wood, Psy.D., DBT-LBC Integrated Behavioral Health Madeline K. Brimmer, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Haley L. Matthias Cater, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Chase M. Beeman, G.C. Pediatric Genetics and Genomics Paige F. Ekert, G.C. Pediatric Genetics and Genomics Elayna B Gibson, PA-C Pediatric Cardiology…
Patience is a trait Michael S. Orangias, M.D., finds important when he is treating children for sleep issues. “It’s important to be able to not only assess a patient, but also to listen carefully and address parental concerns,” said Dr. Orangias, who practices at Norton Children’s Sleep Medicine and Norton Children’s Pulmonology, both affiliated with…
Christina S. Brown, M.D. Pediatrics Kristen Herner Erps, Ph.D. Pediatric Behavioral Health Daniel R. Gipson, M.D. Neonatology Thomas C. Hubbs, M.D. Pediatrics John W. Kim, M.D. Pediatrics Tracee L. Wojtkowski, M.D. Pediatrics Aurelia C.H. Wood, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinology Maya Brown-Zimmerman, G.C. Genetic Counselor Randy J. Simpkins, PA-C Pediatric Critical Care Brittany L. Allman, APRN Pediatric…