When to refer a pediatric asthma patient to a pulmonologist
When should a pediatrician refer an asthma patient to a pulmonologist? Primary care providers can help manage treatment for a child’s mild asthma, but when the patient’s symptoms exceed routine care or simple maintenance, it’s […]
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More males with eating disorders; risk factors and diagnosis guidelines for all patients
Eating disorders are increasing among males, making up about a quarter of anorexia nervosa patients and running a greater risk of death, said Brittany K. Badal, M.D., an adolescent medicine physician with Norton Children’s Medical […]
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Study shows low-dose cadmium threshold for testicular ferroptosis in mice
Cadmium, a natural element used for rechargeable batteries and other industrial applications, can induce a novel type of testicular cell death in mice after low-dose exposure, according to a groundbreaking study. Cadmium is known to […]
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2022-2023 flu vaccine recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) flu vaccine recommendations for the 2022-23 season will mirror the previous season, and pediatricians should begin to plan their flu immunization campaigns. “Kids experience really substantial morbidity from flu, […]
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Diagnosis and treatment of dysmenorrhea in adolescents
Primary dysmenorrhea, or painful periods, is defined as occurring just before or during menstruation in the absence of other diseases. Usual onset of primary dysmenorrhea is most likely to present later in the menstrual years […]
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Kara L. Scott, APRN, joins Norton Children’s Pediatric Protection Specialists
Kara L. Scott, APRN, an experienced nurse practitioner in pediatric forensic medicine, has joined Norton Children’s Pediatric Protection Specialists, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Kara started her career as a nurse practitioner in […]
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Physicians place implantable pulse generator in preterm infant
A multidisciplinary team within Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, worked together to save the life of an infant born with structural heart defects and congenital complete atrioventricular block (CCAVB) […]
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Study finds transcatheter interventions can delay aortic coarctation repair surgery until infants grow
A new study published in Pediatric Cardiology found transcatheter intervention, including stent placement, is a feasible alternative to surgery for aortic coarctation in infants, with an acceptable adverse event profile. Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) [...]
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Katelyn M. Rossow, M.D., joins Norton Children’s Development Center
Katelyn M. Rossow, M.D., has joined Norton Children’s Development Center, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, specializing in developmental and behavioral pediatrics. Dr. Rossow completed fellowships in clinical pharmacology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center [...]
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May 2022 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Norton Children’s Medical Group welcomes these new providers. Elisha McAlmont, APRN Pediatric Urology Kelsie L. Carly Sperzel, APRN Pediatrics Emily Kathleen Beckman, APRN Family Medicine
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Diabetes mellitus case study: Yo-yo glucose in active teen
The patient A teenage male with Type 1 diabetes mellitus, who is very active in sports and physical activity: He was having extreme difficulty with blood glucose control. The challenge Patient’s blood glucose levels often […]
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Evaluating and treating pediatric status epilepticus
Most seizures in newborns and children stop on their own, usually within about three minutes. The longer a seizure goes, however, the less likely it is to stop without treatment. Children who have continuous seizures […]
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