December 2022 Norton Medical Group new providers
Olivia N. Benzing, APRN Pulmonology Alexis Bowe, APRN Urgent Care Emmalee Burns, APRN Urgent Care Andrea Huey-Fahas, APRN Urgent Care Jessica Kremer, APRN Urgent Care Rachael A. Leneweaver, APRN Urgent Care Amy Martin, APRN Behavioral […]
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When to refer a patient with an imperforate hymen
An imperforate hymen is a vaginal abnormality that may be discovered at birth or later during puberty. It is the most common type of vaginal blockage that eventually requires a corrective surgical procedure, which is […]
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Red flags and diagnostic criteria for eating disorders
Diagnosing eating disorders can be challenging because telltale behaviors typically are hidden, even from those closest to the patient, according to Andrea L. Krause, M.D., who heads the team involved with the medical stabilization of […]
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Intraoperative conduction mapping locates bundle of His in congenital heart surgery
A new intraoperative technique during complex congenital heart surgeries allows us to map the location of conduction tissue. This is important, because damage to the tissue during surgery can result in a condition called heart [...]
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Tele-echo network nearly triples rate of prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease
We know babies with a congenital heart condition have a much better chance of survival if they are born near a pediatric surgical center. The challenge has been detecting these conditions before birth. Prenatal diagnosis [...]
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Improving extubation failure rate in neonate cardiac patients
Often, after lifesaving cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects, neonates require help with breathing using a breathing tube and a mechanical ventilator. Deciding when to extubate, or remove the breathing tube and ventilator, after cardiac […]
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Study of Paxlovid for children with COVID-19 underway at Norton Children’s Research Institute
Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is involved in a study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (authorized as Paxlovid in older children and adults) in symptomatic [...]
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Low-dose aspirin (LDA) prophylaxis during pregnancy can prevent, delay preeclampsia
Low-dose aspirin (LDA) prophylaxis is a safe and effective method to help prevent or delay preeclampsia in at-risk patients. The cyclooxygenase inhibitor carries anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet properties that can support a patient’s health during pregnancy. […]
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Norton Healthcare receives first Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence designation in country from DNV
Norton Healthcare has been named the first Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence in the country by DNV, a national accrediting body. This designation is given to organizations that demonstrate excellence in diagnostic services, […]
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Elisha N. McAlmont, APRN, joins Norton Children’s Urology
Elisha N. McAlmont, APRN, a nurse practitioner for nine years, has joined Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Elisha most recently worked in pediatric emergency medicine and had been a registered […]
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Considering the whole patient before spinal surgery
Even though I’m a neurosurgeon specializing in spine, I spend a lot of time talking to my patients about issues other than their backs. Rarely do I see back pain in isolation. Before they undergo […]
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Myocarditis in athletes after COVID-19
It is hard to find a group not been adversely affected by COVID-19 and all its variants in the last two years. One such group that has seen lingering and sometimes fatal effects of COVID-19 […]
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