Norton Women’s Doula Program works to improve health outcomes for Black mothers
Norton Women’s Doula Program has community-based doulas who serve as a source of information, support and advocacy for patients. “Our doula program is the first of its kind in the region,” said Cara L. Bland, […]
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Headache or migraine: How to spot the red flags
Not all headache or migraine symptoms in children signify red flags that require additional referrals or advanced treatment, said Elizabeth S. Doll, M.D., child neurologist at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School […]
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Diagnosing and treating brain tumors in children
There are many types and subtypes of brain tumors in children, and heterogeneity is common among tumors with similar morphology, according to Mustafa Barbour, M.D., pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the [...]
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Douglas A. Nelson, M.D., joins Norton Cancer Institute
Douglas A. Nelson, M.D., has joined Norton Cancer Institute, practicing at the downtown Louisville and St. Matthews offices. Dr. Nelson most recently was an associate professor in the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology and Department [...]
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April 2022 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Norton Children’s Medical Group welcomes these new providers. Julie A. Klensch, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Vasudha Mahajan, M.D. Pediatrics Kelsie L. Houchens, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Sable C. Iglesias, APRN Medical Oncology Elisha McAlmont, APRN […]
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First successful “valve-in-MAC” transcatheter mitral valve replacement in Louisville region
A multidisciplinary team of interventional cardiologists and a cardiothoracic surgeon performed Louisville’s first successful transcatheter replacement of a native mitral valve this week. The team with Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Structural Heart Program used […]
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April 2022 Norton Medical Group new providers
Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers. Amanda Cothern, M.D. Family Medicine Rachel S. Kennedy, M.D. Gastroenterology Alison M. Cassell-Harris, APRN Urgent Care Aminata Gueye, APRN Urgent Care Amy L. Hayden, APRN Neurosurgery Lauren N. […]
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Clinical trial summary: Venetoclax plus LDAC for adult AML patients at high risk of toxicity
Clinical challenge Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients ages 75 and older, and younger adults with comorbidities, are often ineligible to receive standard intensive chemotherapy due to high rates of toxicity and early mortality. As a [...]
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Effective counseling urged to help pregnant patients prevent excess weight gain
Recommendations issued earlier this year by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) urge health care providers to guide pregnant patients with effective counseling to help them maintain a healthy weight and prevent excess weight […]
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Metabolic syndrome criteria, risk factors and implications for cardiovascular disease
The criteria for metabolic syndrome include five factors with varying benchmarks for children and adults. Three out of five of the following criteria are necessary for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in children: Abdominal obesity, […]
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Case study: MIS-C patient with complications seeks return to sports
The patient A young adolescent male who participates in competitive football and basketball and with history of recent COVID-19 infection was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit at Norton Children’s Hospital. The initial workup […]
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Cancer care for the whole person includes emotional health
No one needs to face cancer alone. A cancer diagnosis is life-altering, and living with cancer can cause feelings of fear, sadness, nervousness and uncertainty, and a sense of being overwhelmed. At Norton Cancer Institute, […]
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