Erin Herstine, M.D. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Francesca Kingery, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Cullen Marshall, M.D. Child Neurology Alexandra M. Mientus, M.D. (Ali) Pediatrics Sabryna A. Robbins, D.O. (Ali) Pediatrics Samuel Williams, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Emily Buckmiller, PA-C Pediatric Emergency Medicine Kendra N. Evans, APRN Pediatric Urology Sara Frank, APRN Pediatrics
Nathaniel R. Beachy, M.D. Neurology Domenic R. Craner, M.D. General Surgery Alden Chase Currier, D.O. Internal Medicine Andrew D. Doering, M.D. Urogynecology Justin Gorski, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology Caitlin A. Grace, M.D. Internal Medicine Kevin A. Graham, M.D. Cardiothoracic Surgery Zachary J. Grove, M.D. Urgent Care Jeffrey Howard Jr., M.D. General Surgery Mohammad F. Mathbout, M.D….
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. ACPR is a process-based music therapy intervention. Using a patient’s heartbeat to create a piece of music can be important…
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 about menopause and medication, according to a Norton Women’s Health gynecologist. Symptoms experienced by postmenopausal patients are very individualized, and…
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, chose Norton Children’s for maternal-fetal medicine care. Fetal diagnosis to comprehensive heart care Baylor was born at Norton Hospital in…
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 Health and Human Services. Data reported measured children born in 2019. According to the data released in August 2022, 74.7%…
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 hemoglobin A1C levels, reduced diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) rates and fewer comorbidities such as dyslipidemia, retinopathy and microalbuminuria. “Exercise is the…
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 scoliosis care. We are always working to make our surgeries more effective, less invasive and safer for our patients with…
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 spine and 42 degrees in the lumbar spine. An MRI was ordered to look for any other spino-neural axis abnormalities….
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 University of Louisville School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency training in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery….
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 insufficiency. A porcine valve was selected due to the patient’s status as a competitive football player. The patient’s recovery for…
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 reluctant to discuss weight with patients. What is obesity? Obesity is a complex metabolic condition that is the result of…