Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Shaky hands don’t always mean you have Parkinson’s

You might associate uncontrollable shaking of the body with Parkinson’s disease. Although shaking is a classic sign of Parkinson’s, there are other movement disorders that include similar symptoms. Essential tremor…

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Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

Pain at the base of the skull can be from a minor strain or muscle ache, but sometimes it means more

Pain in the upper neck, back of the head and behind the ear can be a symptom of occipital neuralgia. True occipital neuralgia is rare, affecting an estimated 3.2 per…

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Brand Feature, Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Louisville man with early onset Parkinson’s gives back

It’s Friday evening, and Against the Grain Brewery in Louisville, Kentucky, is hopping. There’s food to serve, drinks to make and customers to keep happy. In the thick of it…

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Epilepsy, Neurosciences

Epilepsy can’t be cured, but you still can enjoy life to the fullest

Epilepsy can severely affect your quality of life, and while there is no cure for epilepsy, there are interventions that can prevent symptoms, counteract side effects of medicines and control…

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Brand Feature, Neurosciences, Stroke

Stroke survivor teams up with Norton Neuroscience Institute to support others

Life can change in a single moment, and Christine Cosby-Gaither of Louisville never expected what would happen to her at just age 35. “I had a massive stroke on Jan….

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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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Brand Feature, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

The lost ring was her mother’s — the mission was the receptionist’s

We can all imagine it — walking through a parking garage, putting keys away, making sure we have what we need for a doctor appointment. If a ring, earring or…

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Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Skin test may help confirm Parkinson’s disease, other neurological conditions

A new skin test is helping doctors confirm whether or not a patient has Parkinson’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies and other related neurological conditions. According to the National Institutes…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Managing bladder and sexual health with MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects almost 1 million Americans, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Since MS affects your muscles and muscle control, sometimes the muscles of the bladder and…

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Neurosciences, Norton Audubon, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Stroke

Stroke survivor encourages other Black men to take their health seriously

The holidays were coming up, but Jonathan House wasn’t feeling particularly joyous. Jonathan was grief-stricken from the recent loss of his mother and stepfather, and stressed after losing his job…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

MS patient determined to get out of wheelchair, walks 5K

When Pat Bristoe began physical therapy at Norton Specialty Rehabilitation Center – St. Matthews in October 2021, he was depressed. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a diagnosis Pat received in 2009, had…

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Neurosciences, Stroke

Esta es la información que debe tener preparada antes de necesitar atención de urgencia para un derrame cerebral o un ataque al corazón

This post is also available in English Si usted o alguien con quien está experimentan síntomas de derrame cerebral o de un ataque al corazón, llame al 911 deinmediato. Los…

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