Medical Group, Pediatric Services

November 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Christie Buonpane, M.D. Pediatric General Surgery Claire E. Milligan, Ph.D. Pediatric Psychology Kathryn R. Gallegos, APRN ­ Pediatric Neurology Austin Peters, APRN ­ Pediatrics Corinne M. Streble, APRN Pediatric Cardiology

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Adult Services, Diabetes, Pediatric Services, Research

Tzield may delay Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes in adults and children

Recently approved Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv), is delivering breakthrough results that suggest it may delay the onset of Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes by an average of two years. The first-in-class drug is approved for adults and children ages 8 and older with Stage 2 Type 1 diabetes. “Delaying the onset of Stage 3 not only postpones…

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Diabetes, Pediatric Services, Research

Ultra-fast-acting inhaled insulin, Afrezza, trialed at Norton Children’s Endocrinology

Afrezza inhaled insulin, currently approved for adults, is being tested for children in a clinical trial at Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Norton Children’s is one of 40 sites nationally participating in the Phase 3 trial. Afrezza is an ultra-fast-acting inhaled mealtime insulin,…

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Oncology/Hematology, Pediatric Services, Research

DFMO medulloblastoma clinical trial examines drug’s effectiveness for high-risk cases

Researchers are recruiting pediatric medulloblastoma patients for a novel use of difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) to prevent relapse. The multisite study, sponsored by the Beat Childhood Cancer Consortium and led by Michael Angelo C. Huang, M.D., pediatric neuro-oncologist at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, looks at whether DFMO offers a new…

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Cardiovascular, Pediatric Services, Research

Norwood vs. COMPSII for critical left heart obstruction with prior palliation

Surgeons face two choices for infants with critical left heart obstruction who have had prior hybrid palliation: a Norwood operation or a comprehensive stage II (COMPSII). The critical left heart obstruction cohort of the multi-institutional Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society looked at patient characteristics and outcomes for these two pathways. The study, “Norwood Operation Versus Comprehensive…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

October 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Rachel L. Evans, M.D. ­ Pediatric Neurology Stephanie M. Green, D.O. Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Kelly A. Jenkins, M.D. ­ Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Michael S. Orangias, M.D. ­ Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Huma N. Rasheed, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Zachery T. Sensing, M.D. Hospital Medicine Jennifer Smith, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Frederick J. Stocker…

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News, Pediatric Services

Norton Children’s pioneer passes away

A local icon in the pediatric world has passed away. Richard S. “Dick” Wolf, M.D., who served as medical director of Norton Children’s Hospital from 1983 through 1995, passed away Oct. 17, 2023. In addition to being a well-known local pediatrician for 30 years, Dr. Wolf was instrumental in building Norton Children’s Hospital into what…

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Endocrinology, Pediatric Services

Thyroid weight gain myths and surprises

Patients often suspect a thyroid condition is responsible for their weight gain or their weight loss struggles. Much of the stimulus for this belief is based on the internet, according to Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., M.S., a pediatric and adult endocrinologist with Norton Community Medical Associates and Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the UofL School…

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Cardiovascular, Pediatric Services

Intraoperative electrophysiology mapping allows surgeon to steer clear of invisible conduction tissue

The patient A 4-year-old girl presented with congenital heart disease consisting of partial atrioventricular canal defect. Surgical repair was necessary. The challenge Injury to the cardiac conduction system during cardiac surgery may result in complete heart block in 25% of patients with the most complex congenital heart defects. The injury interrupts the electrical signals transmitted from…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

August 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Rebecca M. Callahan, D.O. ­ Pediatric Hospital Medicine Logan M. Eberly, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Dominique C. Elmore, D.O. ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Allison N. Lyle, M.D. ­ Neonatology Aaron J. Samide, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Kathryn E. Weakley, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Mary E. Brehm, M.S., LPA Pediatric Psychology Breanna N. Bader, APRN Child Abuse…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

July 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Laura L. Voegele, M.D. ­ Pediatrics Sarah L. Simpson, APRN­ Neonatology ASara B Cochran, APRN ­ Pediatric Urology Soraya A Morris, APRN ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Andrew Thomas, LMFT Pediatric Endocrinology

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Maternal Fetal Medicine, Pediatric Services

Norton Children’s collaborates with patients’ providers for high-risk pregnancy care

If a congenital heart condition is expected for a high-risk pregnancy, referring providers still can  retain their patients through delivery by collaborating with Norton Children and Norton Healthcare. We use an integrated approach for collaborative care among obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) and fetal cardiology specialties. Referring providers will remain the primary contact for the patient,…

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