November 2020 Norton Medical Group new providers
Blakely D. Kute, M.D. Oncology/Hematology Norton Cancer Institute Bryan Davis, Psy.D. Behavioral Medicine/Primary Care Norton Neuroscience Institute Donna Robinson, APRN Pain Medicine Norton Pain Management Hannah Francis, M.D. Internal Medicine and General Pediatrics Norton Inpatient […]
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Using autologous stem cell transplant to avoid neurocognitive adverse effects in young medulloblastoma patient
In 2016, not long after his 4th birthday, Jameson Milby began experiencing headaches, nausea and vomiting. The Milby family’s pediatrician, James A. Tavelli, M.D., with Norton Children’s Medical Group – Okolona, ordered an MRI, which […]
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Neuro-oncologist brings mix of research experience, passion for physician-patient relationship
As a neuro-oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute, Kaylyn Sinicrope, M.D., treats brain tumors and other neurological conditions related to cancer. Dr. Sinicrope said she was attracted to oncology by the deep doctor-patient relationships that are […]
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New drugs for MS patients
In the past year, patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) have gotten three new treatment options. Mavenclad (cladribine) is the most groundbreaking of the new drugs, in my opinion, due to its unique […]
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Integration brings closer alignment of UofL pediatric cardiologists with Norton Children’s Heart Institute
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 heart care connected to the Norton Children’s […]
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Screening adolescents with diabetes for depression and anxiety
New research into screening adolescents with diabetes for depression and anxiety found the Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression and Anxiety (PHQ-4) screening tool can identify adolescents who would benefit from further evaluation by a behavioral […]
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When referring heart failure patients, earlier is better
Knowing when to refer a heart failure patient for specialist care can be crucial, according to Bassel Alkhalil, M.D., medical director of Norton Heart & Vascular Institute’s mechanical circulatory support program. In general, earlier is […]
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One-year results of LAANTERN epilepsy study show seizure improvements
A new study published in Epilepsy Research found 64.3% of patients with various forms of drug-resistant epilepsy in the LAANTERN (Laser Ablation of Abnormal Neurological Tissue Using Robotic NeuroBlate System) registry were free of disabling […]
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A patient with torn rotator cuff finds great care and great service
Riding his bike on a trail, Dan Lillpop tried to turn around in tall grass. The bike stopped and Dan fell. The 65-year-old braced himself with his left arm, tearing the rotator cuff in his […]
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UK and Baptist Health Lexington, Norton Healthcare begin recruiting participants for Phase 3 COVID-19 investigational vaccine clinical trial
The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Baptist Health Lexington and Norton Healthcare in Louisville, has been selected as a testing site for the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson’s Phase 3 clinical research […]
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Online training available for providers to advocate for childhood immunizations
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) has launched a program to equip health care providers with resources to confront vaccine hesitancy and immunization delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristina A. Bryant, M.D., specialist with […]
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UofL pediatric sleep medicine providers are now Norton Children’s Sleep Medicine
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 sleep disorder treatments connected to the Norton […]
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