Cancer, Pediatric Services

Immunotherapy treatment now available in Kentucky for children with refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, now offers CAR-T immunotherapy treatment for children who have difficult-to-treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Norton Children’s Cancer Institute is the only pediatric cancer program in Kentucky approved as a provider site for CAR-T immunotherapy. CAR-T works by reprogramming the patient’s own T cells so…

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NMG, Pediatric Services

November 2020 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Hannah Francis, M.D. Internal Medicine and General Pediatrics Norton Inpatient Specialists and Norton Children’s Neonatology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Libby Mims, M.D. Pediatrics Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Margaret Glaser, APRN Neonatology Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine

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Adult Services, NMG

Kentuckiana Pulmonary Associates join Norton Healthcare

Former Kentuckiana Pulmonary Associates practices are now a part of Norton Healthcare. This acquisition adds 22 providers and four offices to Norton Pulmonary Specialists, for a total of seven locations. Amadeo L. Abraham, M.D. Pulmonology Norton Pulmonary Specialists Christopher W. Barber, M.D. Pulmonology Norton Pulmonary Specialists Sonia V. Compton, M.D. Pulmonology Norton Pulmonary Specialists Maroun…

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Adult Services, NMG

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 Specialists and Norton Children’s Neonatology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Jennifer Williams, LCSW Family Medicine Norton Community Medical…

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Cancer, Neuroscience, Pediatric Services

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 showed a large brain tumor in the posterior fossa. The following day, William C. Gump, M.D., pediatric neurosurgeon with Norton…

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Adult Services, Cancer

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 built and the opportunity to improve care for those with brain tumors in particular. “I see so many patients who…

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Adult Services, Neuroscience

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 mechanism of action. Another drug, Mayzent (siponimod) became the first drug approved for active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). Active…

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Heart, Pediatric Services

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 network. At Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, patients benefit from access to outpatient care…

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Endocrinology, Pediatric Services

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 health provider. The study’s authors included Sara E. Watson, M.D.; Vicki L. Montgomery, M.D.; and Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D. Adolescents…

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Adult Services, Heart & Vascular

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 better. Even though heart failure patients are often the sickest of the sick, according to Dr. Alkhalil there is a…

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Adult Services, Neuroscience, Research

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 seizures, reaching Engel I, after one year. Sixty patients were enrolled in the study specifically for epilepsy treatment. Forty-two reached…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

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 shoulder when he hit the ground. After a trip to the emergency room, X-rays, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…

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