Expecting, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

6 pregnancy complication symptoms not to ignore

Pregnancy is an exciting time as you await your little one. Your body will go through many changes, and you’ll have a lot of questions. As you near your due…

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Cancer, Cancer 2021, Lung Cancer, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Lung cancer survivor credits ‘lucky’ outcome to early detection and expertise

David Elder considers himself lucky. Had things gone differently, the 66-year-old retired accounting professional might have become another lung cancer death statistic. In 2017, David developed what he thought was…

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

Hip replacement surgery helps Louisville man to cycling world championship

Photo by Mike Gladu Push, pull. Push, pull. Push, pull. With each powerful pedal, 55-year-old Curtis Tolson propelled himself closer to the finish line. He was determined to step off…

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Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Gastroenterology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Weekend colonoscopy might have saved the life of family man and car buff

Steven Michael Kane will never forget June 23, 2018. It was a Saturday. Mike, as family and friends know him, was getting a screening colonoscopy. He felt great and had…

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Flu, News, Obstetrics

Getting a flu shot during pregnancy is critical for mom and baby

The flu can have extremely serious consequences during pregnancy. Getting the flu shot while you’re pregnant will help protect you and even help your baby fight off the flu after…

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News, Sports Health

PRP injections Platelet-rich plasma helps accelerate healing

People living with orthopedic pain are increasingly considering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections as an alternative to surgery. The procedure uses the body’s own healing properties to treat muscle, tendon and…

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Flu, Prevention and Wellness

Tips from a nurse on how to prevent the flu

During her 35-year nursing career, Lynn Morris, R.N., has cared for thousands of sick patients at Norton Healthcare. Yet, she rarely gets sick herself. Lynn’s advice for staying healthy: Get…

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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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News, Weight Management

Middle age and weight gain: When does it start and what role do hormones play?

I’m 46. Well, my friend is 46. She doesn’t have kids. She works out regularly and has an active life. She eats well most of the time, yet with every…

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News, Sports Health

Exercise after a sports injury is essential to recovery

Hand health is essential for just about every sport, especially football, baseball and wrestling. In this video, Ethan Blackburn, M.D., hand surgeon with Norton Louisville Arm & Hand, describes how…

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Cancer, News

Giving breast cancer survivors a bit of their lives back

When a woman comes to Abby Parrish, she’s ready to reclaim her life. Abby is a certified mastectomy fitter. She works with women who’ve had mastectomies and are ready for…

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Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Oncology and neurosurgery tackle complex brain tumor cases

Julie Musick is a fan of the “Outlander” novels, whose author Diana Gabaldon incorporates themes of medicine, spirituality, relationships and hope. The author views her fantasy fiction stories as journeys…

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