Amplified cardiopulmonary recordings as a music therapy intervention
Bereaved family members of adult oncology patients appear to have moderate acceptance and use of amplified cardiopulmonary recordings (ACPR) when created in the context of ongoing music therapy treatment, according to a recently published study. […]
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A gynecologist’s guide to menopausal hormone therapy
Menopausal hormone therapy requires a customized approach to each patient that considers not only their clinical presentation and symptom severity, but the risks and benefits of hormone replacement, risk factors and the patient’s personal feelings […]
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From Owensboro to Louisville: Heart patient diagnosed in utero, cared for since birth
Chelsea Rusher was getting a routine 20-week anatomy scan when her provider noticed a complication: Her son, Baylor, would be born with a heart defect. After that appointment, Chelsea, who lives south of Owensboro, Kentucky, […]
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Norton Healthcare provides multiple resources to help breastfeeding mothers
Fewer mothers in Kentucky are giving their children valuable nutrients through breastfeeding, according to the latest data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Immunization Surveys and the U.S. Department of […]
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Exercise is key to managing diabetes and preventing complications
In addition to general health and wellness, exercise is an essential element to blood glucose regulation in patients with diabetes mellitus. Studies have found the benefits of exercise include decreased body mass index (BMI), lower […]
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Leading advancements in spine care and helping patients
In the years after World War II, Kenton D. Leatherman, M.D., pioneered new approaches to treating scoliosis. More than half a century later, we are doing our best to carry forward that legacy of innovative [...]
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Idiopathic scoliosis case study: Magnetic growing rods
The patient A female age 5 years and 11 months presented for evaluation of spinal deformity and back pain in September 2020 from a pediatrician referral. X-rays showed a 53-degree scoliosis curve in the thoracic […]
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Mia Jusufbegovic, M.D., joins Norton Cancer Institute
Mia Jusufbegovic, M.D., has joined Norton Cancer Institute as its first head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgeon treating complex ear, nose and throat oncology cases. Dr. Jusufbegovic earned her medical degree from the […]
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Case study: Treating protamine anaphylaxis in adult congenital heart disease patient
The patient A 33-year-old male presented with a history of a bicuspid aortic valve. He had previously undergone two aortic valve replacements. The patient first underwent aortic valve replacement in 2009 due to severe aortic […]
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Talking about weight with patients
Obesity affects approximately 70 million Americans. Kentucky consistently ranks in the top 10 states for obesity. According to Kentucky Health Facts, 32% of adults in Jefferson County are classified as obese. Yet physicians may be […]
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Schroth method provides nonsurgical treatment for scoliosis
Norton Leatherman Spine and Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, offer a scoliosis exercise program based on the methods first used by German scoliosis patient Katharina Schroth. The method’s […]
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Limping child red flags: What not to overlook as signs of serious conditions
When a child who plays sports is limping, it’s often the result of a sprain or an overuse injury, but there are more serious injuries and conditions a clinician should consider. “In many cases there [...]
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