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Alaina C. Sewell, APRN
Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, will work at the Springhurst location of Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology.
PSMA PET scan is catching cancer earlier and with greater accuracy than ever before
Accurate imaging is a crucial component of prostate cancer management for a number of reasons, including tumor localization, disease staging and detecting recurrence. Prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA PET) scans offer an imaging […]
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What to expect when referring to a pediatric epileptologist
Pediatric epileptologists are specialized pediatric neurologists who help to confirm the diagnosis of epilepsy, discover what is causing a child’s seizures and work to find an individualized management strategy considering concomitant medical issues. Referral to […]
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Treatments for refractory overactive bladder and urge incontinence
In addition to Botox, patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence who have failed to improve on medication can choose from two procedures that work by modulating nerve activity: sacral neuromodulation and percutaneous nerve stimulation. [...]
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Implementing principles of trauma-informed care
Reviewed by Amber L. Pendleton, M.D. Implementing the principles of trauma-informed care across a primary care team and community resources provides an opportunity to focus on adverse childhood experiences and social-care needs, with the potential […]
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Mental health and provider considerations when treating multiple sclerosis
As mental health disorders can be one of the “invisible” symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), mental health care can be a part of routine MS care through the regular use of screening tools and an [...]
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