Clinical research, including clinical trials, is a crucial component to advancing the discovery of cancer therapeutics. Norton Cancer Institute contributes to this advancement through participation in numerous clinical trials every year. 4 phases of clinical trial There are four phases in a clinical trial, each with a different purpose. This helps researchers answer different questions…
Kristen Belford, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine James Franciosi, M.D., MSCE, FAAP Pediatric Gastroenterology Rose Hawkins, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Erica Mamauag, M.D. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Lauren N. Swift, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Madeline L. Weber, M.D. Pediatric Palliative Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine James Casey Newman, LCSW Child Abuse Pediatrics Kelly Schroeder, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Randy Simpkins,…
Alissa J. Doll, M.D. Breast Surgery Emma R. Ganshirt, M.D. Emergency Medicine Brock E. Kabat, M.D. Hospital Medicine Justin Mathew, M.D. Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery Melinda Ruberg, M.D. Hospital Medicine Dessi K. Slavova, M.D. Family Medicine Kamran Siddiqi, M.D. Hospital Medicine Julie F. Craven, APRN Orthopedic Surgery Kalyn N. Churchill, APRN Family Medicine Elizabeth Clark,…
Congenital conditions of the penis can be identified in a wide range of age groups but most often are diagnosed in infants or children. These conditions affect male genitalia and typically involve abnormal foreskin formation or internal anatomical differences. The differences usually prevent a successful newborn circumcision or put a boy at risk for circumcision…
As more children are participating in organized sports at younger ages, often specializing in a single sport with high levels of competition, overuse injuries have become increasingly common among young athletes. It is important for providers to recognize common overuse injuries and their accompanying symptoms for proper diagnosis and management. Some common pediatric sports overuse…
David A. Robertson, M.D., neurologist and neuroimmunologist, has joined Norton Neuroscience Institute Hussung Family Multiple Sclerosis Center. Dr. Robertson is originally from McPherson, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2004 and completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in neurology, both at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. As a…
While pediatric and adolescent thyroid dysfunction can affect many bodily functions, there’s no need to run thyroid labs in all pediatric and adolescent patients, according to a pediatric and adult endocrinologist with Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. “I don’t recommend routine screening unless I suspect something is going…
Daniel B. Blatt, M.D., Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, presented “Hot Topics in Global Health” at the 2024 “Just for Kids” symposium. The twenty-first century has seen a wave of severe infectious disease outbreaks, including the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. These outbreaks have an enormous impact on morbidity, mortality and the livelihoods of people around the…
Norton Neuroscience Institute will be the first and only facility in Kentucky to offer MRI-guided high-frequency focused ultrasound for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. This life-changing treatment has been shown to dramatically improve tremor symptoms for patients starting on the day of treatment. The technology will be purchased with $2.8 million in funding through the Norton Healthcare Foundation. High-frequency…
A study showed that about 45% of dementias are preventable through lifestyle modifications. The societal impacts of this research include reducing financial burdens on the health care system, improving social participation and population health, and improving quality of life for millions of Americans. “Primary care clinicians can now start the conversation about cognitive health with…
New monoclonal antibody therapies targeting beta-amyloid deposition in the brain have shown success in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, though the risk of serious side effects necessitates careful evaluation and discussion before initiating treatment.. In January 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave accelerated approval to lecanemab, which goes by the brand name…
Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its gastroenterology team. James P. Franciosi, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Gastroenterology and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. In these roles, Dr. Franciosi will lead Norton Children’s team of physicians…