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AFM diagnosis is rare — Consider a spectrum for acute weakness

When a child presents with acute, sudden weakness, a neurologist needs to consider a broad spectrum of different diseases, according to Michael L. Sweeney, M.D., a pediatric neurologist with Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with […]

FDA approves non-chemotherapy drug regimen for acute myeloid leukemia

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Venclexta (venetoclax) as part of a non-chemotherapy treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults 75 years or older, or who have comorbidities that preclude [...]

UofL Pediatric Surgeons are now with Norton Children’s Surgery

The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics, and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive general surgery care connected to the Norton […]

‘MedChat’ CME podcast: ‘Common Issues in Women’s Health’

The latest episode of the “MedChat” podcast, “Common Issues in Women’s Health” is now available. Often times, when female patients seek medical attention it is either for a specific complaint or their annual wellness exam. […]

January 2021 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Virginia F. Barbosa, M.D. Pediatric Psychiatry Sara “Sally” G. Diebold, M.D. Pediatrics Mary E. Knights, M.D. Pediatrics Joseph C. Pappalardo, M.D. Pediatrics Deborah I. Wallace, M.D. Pediatrics Sara Monroe, APRN Pediatrics Katherine S. Passafiume, APRN […]

January 2021 Norton Medical Group new providers

Gregory E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D. Neurology Rachel Hart, D.O. Geriatric Medicine Amanda Buchanan, APRN Family Medicine Robin A. Schmalz, APRN Cardiology

Guidance on when to consider genetic testing for short stature

When a child is referred for short stature, pediatric endocrinologist Catalina Cabrera Salcedo, M.D., said providers first need to ask: Is the patient really short? Dr. Cabrera Salcedo, an endocrinologist with Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated […]

Younger patients may be reluctant to bring up early signs of menopause

Some women begin experiencing perimenopause as early as their late 30s, with symptoms lasting anywhere from two to eight years leading up to menopause in the usual late 40s to early 50s. Younger patients may […]

Norton Healthcare first in region to implant Watchman FLX for A-fib patients

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Heart Rhythm Center is the first in the region to offer the Watchman FLX left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) implant, a device designed to prevent stroke in patients with certain […]

Norton Healthcare providing Bamlanivimab for COVID-19 patients at risk of hospitalization

Norton Healthcare is making monoclonal antibody treatment Bamlanivimab available under the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization for certain patients at high risk for requiring hospitalization for COVID-19. We are fortunate to have extensive […]

Helping kids have active lives and the chance to chase their dreams

Scott G. Bickel, M.D., had received an undergraduate degree in computer science when he decided he’d rather be interacting with patients than computer screens. Now a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist with Norton Children’s Pulmonology, affiliated with […]

Interventional treatments for episodic migraine

Interventional procedures may provide an option for patients with episodic migraine in cases where oral medications may be contraindicated because of comorbidities or because they don’t provide sufficient relief. Many of these treatments do not […]

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