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June 2022 Norton Medical Group new providers

Cristy Abreu, M.D. Hospital Medicine Thomas W. Johnston III, M.D. Hospital Medicine Lisa Coleman, LCSW Pediatric Neurology Clayton K. Condon, APRN Cardiology Loren Garza, APRN Gastroenterology Marie Honeycutt, APRN Family Medicine Hannah Niewadomski, APRN Gastroenterology […]

Dramatically lower-dose imaging for pediatric patients

Children with scoliosis or other conditions that require frequent imaging and the accompanying radiation risks now have a low-dose imaging option. The EOS Imaging full-body imaging system delivers 50% to 85% less radiation than traditional [...]

When to refer a pediatric asthma patient to a pulmonologist

When should a pediatrician refer an asthma patient to a pulmonologist? Primary care providers can help manage treatment for a child’s mild asthma, but when the patient’s symptoms exceed routine care or simple maintenance, it’s […]

More males with eating disorders; risk factors and diagnosis guidelines for all patients

Eating disorders are increasing among males, making up about a quarter of anorexia nervosa patients and running a greater risk of death, said Brittany K. Badal, M.D., an adolescent medicine physician with Norton Children’s Medical […]

Study shows low-dose cadmium threshold for testicular ferroptosis in mice

Cadmium, a natural element used for rechargeable batteries and other industrial applications, can induce a novel type of testicular cell death in mice after low-dose exposure, according to a groundbreaking study. Cadmium is known to […]

2022-2023 flu vaccine recommendations

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) flu vaccine recommendations for the 2022-23 season will mirror the previous season, and pediatricians should begin to plan their flu immunization campaigns. “Kids experience really substantial morbidity from flu, […]

Diagnosis and treatment of dysmenorrhea in adolescents

Primary dysmenorrhea, or painful periods, is defined as occurring just before or during menstruation in the absence of other diseases. Usual onset of primary dysmenorrhea is most likely to present later in the menstrual years […]

Kara L. Scott, APRN, joins Norton Children’s Pediatric Protection Specialists

Kara L. Scott, APRN, an experienced nurse practitioner in pediatric forensic medicine, has joined Norton Children’s Pediatric Protection Specialists, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Kara started her career as a nurse practitioner in […]

Physicians place implantable pulse generator in preterm infant

A multidisciplinary team within Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, worked together to save the life of an infant born with structural heart defects and congenital complete atrioventricular block (CCAVB) […]

Study finds transcatheter interventions can delay aortic coarctation repair surgery until infants grow

A new study published in Pediatric Cardiology found transcatheter intervention, including stent placement, is a feasible alternative to surgery for aortic coarctation in infants, with an acceptable adverse event profile. Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) [...]

Norton Pulmonary Specialists accredited as a Pulmonary Hypertension Center of Comprehensive Care

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association has recognized Norton Pulmonary Specialists as a Pulmonary Hypertension Center of Comprehensive Care. The combination of outpatient care provided by experienced pulmonologists and hospital interventions available at Norton Audubon Hospital provides […]

When are headache symptoms a red flag for a more serious condition?

When are headache symptoms consistent with migraine or red flags of a condition warranting urgent or emergency medical attention? Migraine occurs in a recurring pattern and can be diagnosed clinically, without MRI or other tests, [...]

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