Causes and treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding
One of the most common reasons adolescents have heavy menstrual bleeding is they’re having anovulatory periods — they aren’t releasing an egg monthly from an ovary, so when they do bleed it’s because the uterus […]
View moreNonsurgical Orthopedic Options
A bone health program to prevent fractures, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for overuse injuries, joint arthritis and other tendon and ligament injuries are among the nonsurgical interventions offered by Norton Orthopedic Institute. Platelet rich […]
View moreMS medications can affect timing of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, but shouldn’t stop immunization
Based on the data so far, the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for COVID-19 are considered safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and safe to use while on disease-modifying therapies, according to […]
View moreJuly 2021 Norton Medical Group new providers
Joyce Achenjang, M.D. Hospital Medicine Jason L. Crowell, M.D. Neurology Elsa S. Kuhl, M.D. Diagnostic Radiology Laith J. Sweis, M.D. Family Medicine Kaitlyn Tinius, APRN Pulmonology Michael Bailey, PA-C Pulmonology Kelley Morris, APRN Family Medicine
View morePharmacists help facilitate rigorous treatment plans for kids with cancer
Every day at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, pharmacists round with the teams. We’re part of the decision-making process for hematology, oncology and stem cell transplant patients. Our goal […]
View moreHemlibra revolutionizing care for pediatric hemophilia A patients
A new drug has revolutionized the care of children with moderate to severe hemophilia A, not only dramatically improving their quality of life but potentially eliminating future complications from the disease. Hemophilia A affects 1 […]
View moreNorton Heart & Vascular Institute using Lux-Dx insertable cardiac monitor with arrhythmia patients
Norton Heart & Vascular Institute is first in the area to adopt the Lux-DX insertable cardiac monitor technology, which reduces the patient’s need for in-person monitoring. Arrhythmia patients of the institute have begun receiving the […]
View moreMelissa G. Wilkerson, APRN, joins Norton Children’s Urology
Melissa G. Wilkerson, APRN, a former nurse at Norton Children’s Hospital and a nurse practitioner with experience in pediatrics, has joined Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Melissa practices at Norton […]
View moreOrthopedic oncologist describes multidisciplinary care
Specialists at Norton Orthopedic Institute and Norton Cancer Institute work together in a team approach for treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors. As an orthopedic oncologist, I work closely with medical and radiation oncologists, […]
View moreDiagnosing dementia in primary care
Diagnosing dementia in primary care and other practices starts with evidence of cognitive decline from a previous level of performance in one or more cognitive domains, according to Rachel N. Hart, D.O., a geriatric medicine […]
View moreIt isn’t easy talking with parents about gun safety in the home
Why is it important to talk to parents about gun safety in the home? There is a gun in nearly one-third of American homes. Nearly 1.7 million children live in a home with a loaded, […]
View moreIs your patient ready for a joint replacement?
When patients are considering joint replacement surgery, we look at several important benchmarks to see if the patient is ready. The first consideration is pain. Is the pain they’re experiencing in their knee intermittent, occurring […]
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