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Advanced stress incontinence treatments

For patients who want to be completely rid of stress incontinence, midurethral sling surgery remains our mainstay treatment. The data show a high success rate, great durability and a low risk profile. With this procedure, […]

Use of boy’s finger restored after avulsion fracture [graphic images]

The patient A 7-year-old male riding on a tractor with his father suffered a a crush injury to his left ring finger. The two were starting to ascend a hill when the boy’s finger became […]

March 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Adrian R. O’Hagan, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Ashley Louis, PA-C Pediatric Emergency Medicine Kimberly Hall, DNP, APRN Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Jordan Merryman, APRN Neonatology Brandi Neely, APRN Pediatric Neurology

March 2023 Norton Medical Group New Providers

George Gad, M.D. Hospital Medicine Jason P. McCubbin, M.D. Hospital Medicine Uchenna L. Ozor, M.D. Hospital Medicine Samantha Mitchell, PA-C Spine Surgery Jaime M. Bradley-Miller, DNP, APRN Medical Oncology Autumn N. Saez Chavez, APRN Urgent […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. [...]

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 […]

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 [...]

Diagnosing and Treating Migraine in Teens

Reviewed by Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Migraine is a common, disabling condition among teenagers, making it difficult for them to keep up with school activities and […]

February 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Lynette Gillis, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterology Siddharth V. Jain, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Kimberly McDonald, M.D. Pediatric Genetics Janice Mahaffey, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Holly M. Barnett, LCSW Pediatric Endocrinology Ieisha Beasley, […]

Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, joins Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology

Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, has joined Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology and is seeing patients at the practice’s Springhurst location. Alaina most recently worked as a nurse practitioner providing family care. She also has […]

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