Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement approaches
Patients who need a hip replacement often ask about anterior versus posterior hip replacement approaches. Both approaches work well over the long term, but the anterior approach has the advantage of a speedier recovery, according [...]
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Long-term multiple sclerosis treatment: Understanding prognosis, effects and therapies
Early treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) reduces the number and severity of flare-ups, delays disease progression and is associated with decreased long-term disability from neurological deficits compared with MS patients who did not […]
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Timely diagnosis, effective treatment and follow-up are keys to managing congenital hypothyroidism
Successful management of congenital hypothyroidism requires timely confirmation of the diagnosis, accurate interpretation of thyroid function testing, effective treatment and consistent follow-up. “Severe intellectual impairment typically does not occur in patients who receive the diagnosis […]
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When to refer a pediatric anemia patient
Infants and children can be prone to anemia for a variety of reasons throughout their first years of life and adolescence. Anemia can be caused by diet, blood loss or other health conditions. Signs and […]
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June 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Laura L Voegele, M.D. Pediatrics Kayla N Brenzel, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine ASara B Cochran, APRN Pediatric Neurology Soraya A Morris, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Amy L Watson-Reese, APRN Neonatology Laura A […]
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Physical uncovers potentially deadly aortic aneurysm in Indiana teen
Dominick Smith spent the first week of summer break at Norton Children’s Hospital. While it wasn’t the ideal way to wrap up the school year, the junior from Petersburg, Indiana, was grateful. On the last [...]
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Gestational diabetes diagnosis criteria and management
When considering gestational diabetes diagnosis criteria, carbohydrate intolerance with onset or recognition during pregnancy after 20 weeks is foremost. Gestational diabetes accounts for about 6 in 7 cases of diabetes in pregnancy. Risk factors are […]
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Glioblastoma immunotherapeutic SurVaxM studied at Norton Healthcare Brain Tumor Center
Researchers at the Norton Healthcare Brain Tumor Center are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether a promising new immunotherapy drug, SurVaxM, improves survivability of glioblastoma. SurVaxM targets survivin, a protein in 95% of glioblastomas [...]
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Gastric cancer red flags
The prognosis for gastric cancer is closely tied to the stage of the diagnosis. When found early, gastric cancer has a better survival rate. “Given the difference early diagnosis can make, it’s important that clinicians [...]
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Adding some separation from the superior cerebellar artery relieves trigeminal neuralgia
The patient A 67-year-old woman presented to clinic with a four-year history of right-sided facial pain. After the onset of her trouble, the pain went into remission for six months. It then recurred, and she […]
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Music therapy helps NICU babies bond with their families
Have you ever turned to headphones or your radio after a rough day? Did you feel better afterward? Music is a proven resource for comfort. It calms, it enriches and, in a hospital setting, is […]
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Kevin Graham, M.D., joins Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Structural Heart Program
Kevin A. Graham, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon, has joined Norton Heart & Vascular Institute. Dr. Graham, who earned his medical degree from Indiana University, Indianapolis, and completed his residency there, has been practicing in Illinois. […]
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