The patient A 48-year-old woman presented with a history of morbid obesity (376 pounds, BMI 66 kg/m²), hypertension (142/80 on multiple antihypertensive medications), uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (hemoglobin A1C of 9.1), worsening fatigue and increasing facial hair. Cushing’s syndrome is characterized by abnormally elevated levels of cortisol and causes symptoms of obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, hirsutism, thin…
The following guide for sexually transmitted infection (STI)/sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening is adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Chlamydia Assigned female at birth Sexually active under 25 years of age Sexually active ages 25 years and older if at increased risk (Those who have a new sex partner, more than…
Improving patient experience can be as simple as taking a seat. At the Norton Children’s Hospital emergency department, each room has a lightweight stool attached to the back of the door, with a child-friendly “Sit SPOT” design to remind providers to sit during the interaction. Refer a patient Use Norton EpicLink to quickly and easily…
Concussion recognition, diagnosis and treatment have improved significantly in recent years. To further that progress (especially in pediatric patients), Tad D. Seifert, M.D. a neurologist and sports concussion specialist with Norton Neuroscience Institute Sports Neurology Center, offers some do’s and don’ts for primary care providers. While concussions often are associated with sports injuries, Dr. Seifert’s…
LGBTQ+ sexual health discussions may be particularly difficult for patients who’ve felt stigma and judgmental attitudes inside of health care and out. But as neglect can lead to harm, having these conversations in an atmosphere of trust is critical. “Sexual health is part of general health. It’s part of caring for the whole patient. People…
Roddy D. McDowell, M.D., and Delwyn E. McOmber, M.D., are making their Pediatric HeartCare Partners practice a part of Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. In addition to adding two skilled pediatric cardiologists to the Norton Children’s heart team, Pediatric HeartCare Partners will add five Southern Indiana locations and three…
Hilary Anderson, M.D. General Surgery Brittany K. Badal, M.D. Adolescent Medicine Shanna M. Barton, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Allison Black, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Laura B. Cornwell, M.D. Pediatric Urology Erin Fox, D.O. Pediatrics Andrea N. Lambert, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Elizabeth Lehto, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Robin M. Lund, M.D. Pediatrics Kelly A. Lyons, D.O. Pediatrics…
The busy back-to-school season is already underway. Amid the added stress of returning to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, pediatricians should be proactive in reminding parents to ensure their children are aware of any known food allergies. According to Food Allergy Research & Education, food allergies affect 1 in every 13 children. Every three…
The patient A girl born at 26 weeks’ gestation due to premature labor and prolonged premature rupture of membranes. At birth she weighing 891 grams. The mother received appropriate dose of steroids prior to giving birth, and the baby was intubated shortly after birth) and given surfactant with a second dose given at 12 hours….
Diane Buckley, M.D. Neonatology Addie Dodson, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Carrie A. Moore, M.D. Neonatology Jeetendra P. Sah, M.D. Neonatology Julia H. Sparks, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Matthew Cody Davis, Ph.D. Optometry Elysia Williams, LCSW Pediatric Pulmonology Preeti Desaigoudar, G.C. Genetic Counselor Elyssa Gray, G.C. Genetic Counselor
For the first time in 13 years, the national asthma treatment guidelines were updated with several new recommendations and options for pediatric asthma therapy. In December 2020, the recommendations highlighted updates in diagnosis, management and treatment of asthma. The new guidelines represent substantial progress not only in understanding and managing asthma in children, but in…
Courtney Boodry, M.D., MPH General Surgery Kathryn R. Bradley, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Alan Brooks, M.D., Ph.D. Cardiology Kelli D. Duggan, M.D. Internal Medicine Destiny D. Etheridge, M.D. Family Medicine Robert R. Gerard, D.O. General Surgery Lacy S. Handshoe, D.O. Vascular Neurology Paige N. Hopewell, M.D. Diagnostic Radiology Jai Patel, M.D. Family Medicine Kara B….