Norton Cancer Institute is enrolling metastatic lung cancer patients in a Phase 3 clinical trial to test a promising new anti-CLTA-4 antibody, gotistobart (ONC-392). The study will test whether gotistobart is more effective than the chemotherapy agent docetaxel in prolonging life in patients with metastatic, non-small cell lung cancer whose disease progressed on anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibody…
Scott M. McClain, M.D. Emergency Medicine Stephen R. Roszell, M.D. Urgent Care Jerome J. Tuitt, M.D. Hospital Medicine Shengnan Zheng, M.D. Hospital Medicine Timothy J. Ziolkowski, M.D. Emergency Medicine Katharine Adelstein, APRN Psycho-oncology Lunden A. Barnes, APRN Urgent Care Rachel F. Bass, APRN Family Medicine Taylor D. Burkhardt, APRN Urgent Care Megan A. Cramer, APRN…
Patrick K. Hynes, M.D. Pediatrics Anna M. Boone, APRN Pediatric Neurology Elizabeth S. Deitz, APRN Neonatology Brianna S. Redman, APRN Pediatrics Catherine Thornberry, LCSW Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Louisville Business First has recognized researchers at Norton Healthcare with its 2024 Health Care Heroes Innovator Award. The award honors those who break ground in the health care field by developing or implementing new technology, treatments or programs with wide applications. Award recipients were: Manager Award This award honors leaders ranging from the head of a small…
What are “exercise snacks”? A newer concept for evidence-based exercises, called “exercise snacks” or “activity snacks,” is gaining traction for helping improve health outcomes for patients with sedentary lifestyles. These “snacks,” which involve short bursts of exercises implemented throughout the day, can offer many health benefits without significantly disrupting a patient’s existing daily routines. Studies…
Patients who have been pregnant and especially those who had complicated pregnancies are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, but the condition typically arises 10 or 15 years after the pregnancy. Patients are screened months after their pregnancy for cardiovascular disease, but as the patient ages, pregnancy is a very important part of their medical…
The patient A 67-year-old woman with a past medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema presented with a spiculated right upper-lobe nodule that was previously 8 millimeters in size on CT scan of the lung. In six months, it had increased in size to 1.1 centimeters. The challenge The lung nodule was small,…
Spine surgeries have come a long way from the large open procedures that were the standard of care for many years. A wide range of minimally invasive surgeries are now possible for patients, with excellent results and faster recovery. Our goal with minimally invasive surgery is to decrease soft-tissue disruption yet accomplish the same results…
Primary care providers and pediatricians play an invaluable role in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and timely interventions. “Diagnosing diabetes mellitus often starts with pediatricians or other primary care providers when parents bring in their child for unexplained weight loss, frequent urination and excessive fluid consumption,” said Brad Thrasher, D.O., MBA, pediatric endocrinologist with Wendy…
Osteoporosis in the aging population is now estimated to affect over 10 million people and significantly affects postmenopausal women, although the condition can occur in other groups. There are many predisposing factors, including a family history (genetics), race, smoking, alcohol abuse, chronic illness, cancer, deficient vitamin D3 levels and living a sedentary lifestyle. The condition…
Difficulty with standing balance is a frequent clinical issue with multiple possible etiologies. It may be seen with normal aging or common pathologies such as diabetic neuropathy. In patients with cervical degenerative disease, progressive standing and gait imbalance can be an indication of cervical spinal cord dysfunction, termed cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). As opposed to…
Women in their 40s and 50s who are starting to experience symptoms of menopause and perimenopause frequently don’t know what to expect, and they are often reticent about bringing up symptoms during visits with their primary care providers. By asking questions and explaining symptoms, providers can normalize symptoms of menopause and perimenopause and put patients…
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