Growing pains are challenging, but diabetes care shouldn’t be part of that stress
Most children who have diabetes get their medical care for their condition from a pediatric endocrinologist. As they get older and approach adulthood, they will transition into adult care. It’s important to discuss the process […]
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of pediatric stroke
Stroke is the sixth-leading cause of death in children, and early recognition is key. Those at higher risk of stroke include newborns and pediatric patients with sickle cell anemia, congenital heart defects, immune disorders, clotting […]
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Contraception: The options for pediatric patients
When it’s time to start talking about sexual behaviors and birth control with adolescent and teenage patients, keep in mind the services available at Norton Children’s Gynecology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Providers […]
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When should pediatric gynecology patients transition to adult OB/GYN care?
The transition from pediatric gynecology care to an adult OB/GYN provider comes with several considerations. “The best time for a patient to transition from pediatric to adult care can depend on their individual needs and […]
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Cullen S. Marshall, M.D., joins Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute
Pediatric neurologist Cullen S. Marshall, M.D., has joined Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Dr. Marshall recently completed a residency in child neurology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He [...]
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Case study: Shunt relieves pressure from arachnoid brain cyst, allowing boy to continue leukemia treatment
The patient A 4-year-old boy presented to the hospital with fever, fatigue and weakness. He also complained of blurry vision. He had recently had nose bleeds and oral bleeding. A complete blood count showed pancytopenia, [...]
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Differentiating tics and other pediatric movement disorders
Pediatric movement disorders are characterized by impaired voluntary movements, abnormal involuntary movements or movements at inappropriate times. Tic disorders are the most common pediatric movement disorders and can be divided into motor tics and phonic […]
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October 2022 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Desarae Brymer, LCSW Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Amanda Bush, PA-C Pediatric Cardiothoracic Medicine Katherine S. Cecil, APRN Pediatric Surgery Minh D. Duong, M.D. Pediatric Nephrology Vanessa R. Goode, APRN Pediatric Gastroenterology Alexis R. Gyurjan, APRN […]
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Super-refractory status epilepticus case study
The patient A 6-year-old girl was admitted to Norton Children’s Hospital on May 11, 2020, with uncontrolled seizures that progressed to status epilepticus. The challenge After maximal medical intervention, neurosurgery was consulted on June 12, […]
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Study finds childhood obesity rates higher in Midwest
A recent in-depth study looking at regional differences in childhood obesity rates found higher average body mass index (BMI) z-scores in the Midwest and lower average z-scores in the South and West, compared with the [...]
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National ranking reflects Norton Children’s Endocrinology’s approach to diabetes care
Already in the top 20, Norton Children’s Hospital has risen higher still in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for pediatric endocrinology and diabetes services, from No. 18 to No. 16 nationally. The ranking […]
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$15 million gift to create the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute
Norton Children’s Hospital and the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation today announced the creation of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. A $15 million lead gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is the starting point […]
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