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Kevin Graham, M.D., joins Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Structural Heart Program

Kevin A. Graham, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon, has joined Norton Heart & Vascular Institute. Dr. Graham, who earned his medical degree from Indiana University, Indianapolis, and completed his residency there, has been practicing in Illinois. […]

Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome and other peripheral nerve compressions

Carpal tunnel, the most common type of peripheral nerve compression, is primarily a clinical diagnosis and is usually confirmed with a combination of physical exam and history. A nerve test is also possible in cases […]

May 2023 Norton Medical Group New Providers

Ryan A Bricknell, M.D. Hospital Medicine Manikya Kuriti, M.D. Endocrinology Michael Beasley Jr., PA-C Family Medicine Stephanie L Goodman, APRN Pulmonology Alexis W Owens, APRN, DNP Family Medicine Aliah D. Rose, APRN Geriatrics

May 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Shelby L Carroll, PA-C Pediatric Emergency Medicine Kayla N Brenzel, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine ASara B Cochran, APRN Pediatric Neurology Soraya A Morris, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Amy L Watson-Reese, APRN […]

Tremors are a symptom of several neurological diseases, not just Parkinson’s

A patient presenting with uncontrollable shaking of the body may automatically make you assume they have Parkinson’s disease. Although shaking is a classic sign of Parkinson’s, there are other movement disorders that include similar symptoms. [...]

Complying with MATE Act requirements

Legislation signed in December 2022 affects Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners and requires a one-time, eight-hour training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. MATE Act compliance training [...]

Multiple fractures in children without trauma warrant a closer look

Fractures are common in children, but multiple fractures in the absence of severe trauma may warrant a more thorough evaluation. An estimated 25% to 40% of girls and 30% to 50% of boys sustain a [...]

Thyroid function tests and next steps

For children with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, thyroid function testing can help with further evaluation and diagnosis. Hypothyroidism affects 4.6% of the U.S. population, while hyperthyroidism is less common, with a prevalence of 1.3%. Signs [...]