Adult Services, Gastroenterology, Oncology/Hematology

Updates in screening and treatment of leading gastrointestinal cancers

“Gastrointestinal cancers can occur anywhere from the esophagus to the rectum. This includes cancers of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum and anus, as well as the bile duct, pancreas and liver,” said Robert C.G. Martin, M.D., Ph.D., surgical oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute. “They include the second- and third-deadliest cancers in the United…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

December 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Jennifer O. Hockenbury, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Angela M. Jeffries, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterology Benjamin H. Lyvers, M.D. ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Ivory J. Shelton, M.D. ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Leena Mohapatra, Ph.D. Pediatric Neurosurgery Jennifer L. Dumey, APRN Child Abuse Pediatrics Missy S Hawes, APRN Pediatrics Julianne Higdon, APRN Pediatric Cardiology Karen L. Jennings, APRN…

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Adult Services, Medical Group

December 2023 Norton Medical Group new providers

Janet L. Smith, M.D. Cardiology Sydney Davidson, PA-C Emergency Medicine Dara Jackson, PA-C Emergency Medicine Kacie L. Albertsen, APRN Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Jannetta Barger, APRN Emergency Medicine Roshana D. Cheek, APRN Orthopedic Surgery Maria F. Daniels, APRN Emergency Medicine Brittany R. Long, APRN Behavioral Oncology

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Adult Services, Cardiovascular

Comparing substrate mapping techniques for ventricular tachycardia

Different substrate mapping techniques are available to identify myocardial sites for catheter ablation in ventricular tachycardia (VT) patients. A recent study has for the first time looked at how well they work compared with one another. Published in the journal Heart Rhythm, the study, “Comparison of Combined Substrate-based Mapping Techniques to Identify Critical Sites for…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

September 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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Adult Services, Medical Group

September 2023 Norton Medical Group new providers

Paul A. Adams, M.D. Emergency Medicine Matthew P. Allinder, M.D. Emergency Medicine Austin C. Baker, M.D. Emergency Medicine Jared S. Bass, D.O. Emergency Medicine Shannon M. Becht, M.D. Emergency Medicine Kristen Bublitz, D.O. Emergency Medicine Victoria Buescher, M.D. Internal Medicine Richard D. Carlisle, M.D. Emergency Medicine Gang Cheng, M.D. Cardiology Charlotte R. Crowley, M.D. Emergency…

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Adult Services, Neuroscience, Spine

Shawn W. Adams, M.D., joins Norton Leatherman Spine

After completing a pair of spinal fellowships in the latest surgical techniques and technologies, Shawn W. Adams, M.D., has joined Norton Leatherman Spine and Norton Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Adams’ fellowships covered complex adult spine, deformity and minimally invasive techniques. “I try to develop a relationship with my patients and partner with them to get the…

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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, Medical Group

November 2023 Norton Medical Group new providers

George Gad, M.D. Hospital Medicine Nathan Gonda, D.O. Emergency Medicine Sarah B. Radtke, M.D. Obstetrics/ Gynecology Lauren M. Strait, M.D. Vascular Surgery Molly E. Tuller, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology Tracey D. Wolford, M.D. Gastroenterology Maureen Carberry, PA-C Colon and Rectal Surgery Caitlin C. Crowley, PA-C Pulmonology Emily Mathews, PA-C Emergency Medicine Felecia Q. Carey, APRN Urgent Care…

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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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