Integrative medicine for multiple sclerosis (MS) may offer relief when used with disease modifying drugs (DMD). Sometimes known as integrative health, or complementary and/or alternative medicine, integrative medicine includes techniques that have not been traditionally part of conventional Western medicine. In many cases, these therapies are being successfully combined with conventional medicine. Integrative medicine: Uses…
What happens when art and science combine? A gallery of beautiful work, such as the paintings and drawings that adorn the walls of at Norton Neuroscience Institute – Brownsboro. Some of this art was created by Hilary Highfield, M.D., Ph.D. She started as a fine arts major at the Sam Fox School of Design &…
Drinking coffee is part of many people’s morning routines, but researchers say high levels of coffee consumption could put your brain at risk. A study out of Australia found an association between coffee and dementia. Consuming more than six cups of coffee daily led to a 53% increased risk of developing dementia later in life. While the researchers are…
For adults, particularly in their 60s and 70s, occasional forgetfulness is nothing to worry about. If you are concerned about dementia versus normal aging, here are some things to consider. Sometimes you forget what day it is but remember it later. It’s common for older adults to occasionally forget something as simple as where they…
Duke Nichter is more a second dad to Paul Nichter than their true family relationship of uncle and nephew. For decades, they’ve enjoyed hunting, fishing and sharing life’s journey together. In early 2021, the two close relatives gained something else in common — they experienced potentially deadly strokes just three weeks apart. Both men also…
Norton Brownsboro Hospital has received certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treating serious stroke events. The hospital received the designation from DNV Healthcare USA Inc., a world-leading certification body committed to the development and continual improvement of health care quality and patient safety in health care organizations. “With…
If you ask Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN, patient navigator with Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center, what drew her to working with stroke patients, she will tell you about the amazing recoveries she’s seen. “I’ve watched the transformation of patients who could not move regain some or all of their function after being treated. And…
The link between mental health and chronic illness, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), is complex and might seem overwhelming. But Norton Neuroscience Institute is expanding its work to address the common stress and mental health concerns in managing MS. Norton Neuroscience Institute offers comprehensive care, including behavioral medicine services, to patients with MS. MS and…
TrueBeam, CyberKnife and Gamma Knife may sound like superheroes, but actually they are tools for treating brain tumors. These three machines are used for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a non-surgical treatment option that uses high doses of precisely focused radiation beams to destroy cancer cells. What is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)? Older versions of radiation therapy cast…
On June 17, Norton Healthcare opened a comprehensive neuroscience facility unlike any other in the region. This new facility will benefit patients and the community by providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary neurosciences program with leading-edge technologies and enhanced research and outreach efforts. The Norton Neuroscience Institute space, located in Norton Medical Plaza III on the Norton…
Norton Healthcare has opened a combined neuroscience and primary care office to serve Nelson and surrounding counties in Kentucky. The 5,000-square-foot facility, located at Shoppes of Bardstown, 106 W. John Rowan Blvd., offers in-person and virtual visits, as well as same-day appointments for specific conditions. Norton Healthcare invested $950,000 in the building and medical equipment. “As…
It’s common for people as they get older to experience some difficulty with memory — such things as forgetting a birthday or misplacing car keys. But what if it is persistent? What causes memory loss and forgetfulness? Memory issues in older adults, particularly in their 60s and 70s, are often seen as a normal component…
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