Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Parkinson’s Disease

Norton Neuroscience Institute acquires groundbreaking focused ultrasound technology

Norton Neuroscience Institute is 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…

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Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Easier follow-ups for movement disorders patients after deep brain stimulation surgery

Mike Ball has been living with Parkinson’s disease for 12 years. As the disease has progressed, the former pharmacist had to deal with tremors that impacted his ability to do…

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Movement Disorders, Neurosciences

Young Parkinson’s patient uses restaurant contacts to help produce Denim & Diamonds Gala Celebration

Jason Smith always assumed the tremor in his right hand was caused by drinking a lot of coffee. Turns out, it actually was one of the first symptoms of young-onset…

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Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Doctor’s passion led to neurology after grandfather’s Parkinson’s diagnosis

For Jason L. Crowell, M.D., working in medicine and fighting Parkinson’s disease are personal. One of the newest neurologists on staff at Norton Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Crowell grew up watching…

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Movement Disorders, Neurosciences

What you can do if you can’t afford your medication

If you can’t afford your medications, there are steps you can take. First, don’t skip doses or take less than prescribed. Talk to your doctor about cheaper alternatives, ask your…

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Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease medications increase or retain dopamine to address symptoms

Parkinson’s disease medications are designed to increase dopamine levels in the brain or slow the breakdown of the brain’s dopamine, lessening the tremors and other symptoms. Dopamine is a chemical…

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Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

New deep brain stimulation technique allows patients to sleep through surgical procedure

Abigail J. Rao, M.D., neurosurgeon with Norton Neuroscience Institute, isn’t an electrician, but she knows how electricity impacts the brain. She’s using electricity to make a world of difference for…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Abigail Rao, M.D., brings new techniques and uses for deep brain stimulation

As a neurosurgeon, Abigail Rao, M.D., has performed many lifesaving surgeries to remove brain tumors and blood clots. As one of Norton Neuroscience Institute’s newest neurosurgeons, her practice now focuses…

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