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Assessing neck injuries in athletes

Neck injuries are common among athletes. When assessing the nature of a neck injury, valuable diagnostic tools include considering any neurologic component and comparing the initial symptoms with the current symptoms, according to Jeffrey L. […]

Dyslipidemia in childhood significantly increases risk for cardiovascular disease and associated complications later in life

Amy DiPietro, M.D., is a pediatric cardiologist with Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. She presented a continuing medical education lecture on pediatrics and dyslipidemia. Cardiovascular disease is the No. [...]

Advanced treatments for neuromuscular disorders

Neuromuscular disorders are conditions that affect the structure and function of the peripheral nervous system, as well as all motor and sensory nerves. The predominant symptom of this group of disorders is progressive muscle weakness. […]

September 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

William J. Akin, D.O. Pediatrics Erika B. Chandler, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Nicole M. Jody, M.D. Pediatric Ophthalmology Alison H. Colonna, M.D. Pediatrics Angelena B. Edwards, M.D. Pediatric Urology Jacqueline E. Fabricius, M.D. Pediatric Rheumatology Michael […]

September 2024 Norton Medical Group New Providers

Anna Bostrom, M.D. Emergency Medicine Paul C. Celestre, M.D. Spine Surgery Laurie B. Craycroft, M.D. Emergency Medicine Lidia E. Castillo Cruz, M.D. Internal Medicine Charles M. Cunningham, M.D. Hospital Medicine Samuel H. Friedman, M.D. Pulmonology […]

Zain Z. Rahman, M.D., sports medicine specialist at Norton Orthopedic Institute

Zain Z. Rahman, M.D., is a nonsurgical orthopedist specializing in sports medicine and practicing at Norton Orthopedic Institute offices in Jeffersonville, New Albany and Scottsburg in Southern Indiana. Dr. Rahman, team physician for Indiana University […]

Managing atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients

Atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that requires ongoing management. Treating atopic dermatitis requires a long-term care approach. Atopic dermatitis is often associated with intense pruritus, but also […]

Clinical trial for HER2-positive metastatic colorectal cancer shows promising result

The patient A 55-year-old woman developed increasing difficulties with constipation and abdominal discomfort over the course of several weeks. She then developed nausea with vomiting. She was found to have an obstructing colon cancer with [...]

Lumps in the neck are typically harmless, but sometimes can be cause for further investigation. Here’s what providers should know.

A painless lump on the side of the neck can have many causes, including benign conditions, infections or more serious diseases. Most commonly, swollen lymph nodes are the result of infection. Less commonly, it can […]

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