National ranking reflects Norton Children’s Endocrinology’s approach to diabetes care
Already in the top 20, Norton Children’s Hospital has risen higher still in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for pediatric endocrinology and diabetes services, from No. 18 to No. 16 nationally. The ranking […]
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Advancing the standard of cancer care and offering patients access to new therapies
Our goal is to offer every patient the option of the latest treatment available for their cancer. To do that, Norton Cancer Institute is participating in approximately 170 clinical trials at any time. These clinical [...]
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Addressing emotional health is a vital part of cancer care
Cancer is a disease that impacts each individual differently. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to compassion and care. Just as we deliver individualized medicine, we deliver individualized care to ensure we meet the needs of […]
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Outpatient hip replacement: Going home a few hours after surgery
Most hip replacements performed by Norton Orthopedic Institute are now outpatient. The patients like it because they get to sleep in their own bed, and their recovery and outcomes are at least as good as […]
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Freezing giant cell tumor of bone: Case study
The patient A 25-year-old woman presented with recurrent left second metacarpal giant cell tumor of bone. She previously was treated with extensive curettage, bone graft substitute placement and Kirschner wire fixation. Giant cell tumor of [...]
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$15 million gift to create the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute
Norton Children’s Hospital and the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation today announced the creation of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. A $15 million lead gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is the starting point […]
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3D spine navigation revolutionizes fusion and other spinal surgeries
Using 3D, computer-generated spine navigation systems to position implants has transformed spinal surgery. Not only can we place the spinal implants with greater precision, navigation has allowed us to perform more surgeries using a minimally […]
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September 2022 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Hunter Utkov Altman, M.D. Pediatrics Daniel R. Bachman, M.D. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Stephanie S. Battistini, M.D. Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Julie K. Doering, M.D. Pediatrics Mehmet E. Guner, M.D. Pediatric Ophthalmology Paulina R. Maida, M.D. Pediatrics […]
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September 2022 Norton Medical Group new providers
Luke A. Beggs, M.D. Orthopedic Sports Medicine Angelo A. Ciliberti Jr., M.D. Rheumatology Amber Z. Deptola, M.D. Internal Medicine Hassan Khan, M.D., MPH Electrophysiology Kathryn J. McCarthy Mullooly, M.D. Spine Surgery Kenechukwu O. Obiokoye, M.D. […]
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Neurogenetic counselor supports families and coordinates care
As a neurogenetic counselor, Preeti T. Desaigoudar, LCGC, educates and supports families through the process of genetic testing and a possible genetic diagnosis. Since a diagnosis can affect many parts of the body, she will […]
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Dementia care for communities of color
Dementia is an umbrella term that includes a range of symptoms associated with cognitive decline. Perhaps one of the best known and most common types — Alzheimer’s dementia — represents 60% to 80% of all […]
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The window of stroke care
Time saved is brain saved when it comes to stroke care. “Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S,” said Shervin R. Dashti, M.D., Ph.D., endovascular neurosurgeon and spine surgeon at […]
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