News, Prevention and Wellness

Sinus infection vs. a cold

Greater Louisville is famous for allergies and congestion that affect residents year-round. But it’s November when Norton Community Medical Associates offices see a seasonal spike in sinus complaints. “We see…

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Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Cancer 2021, Neurosciences

Glioblastoma clinical trial uses immunotherapy in fight against the deadliest brain cancer

Louisville researchers are turning their success with immunotherapy toward a new foe — the deadly glioblastoma brain cancer. Renato V. LaRocca, M.D., a neuro-oncologist and cancer medicine specialist with Norton…

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Cancer, News

New study says cancer may soon overtake heart disease as nation’s top killer

A new study shows cancer is on its way to becoming the leading cause of death in more counties nationwide. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed…

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Neurosciences, News

NeuroPace implant helps Jeffersontown woman control her epilepsy

Dread going to work on a Monday morning? Don’t tell that to Heather Ritchey. The hairstylist of 15 years shows up to her job at Fritz’s Salon in Louisville, Kentucky,…

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Cancer, Cancer 2021, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Proud Kentuckian providing lung cancer treatment to fight state’s worst cancer challenge

Adam D. Lye, M.D., is a proud Kentuckian. The medical oncologist/hematologist grew up in Covington and attended medical school at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington. For…

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Neurosciences, News

Epilepsy patient gets precise diagnosis, the right treatment and a return to his life

Brandon Miller was loving life. Until it came to a screeching halt. On Jan. 7, 2007, Brandon sped down the Gene Snyder Freeway. He quickly approached something in the middle…

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Infectious Disease, Spine

Heroin use blamed for increase in rare spine infection osteomyelitis

Physicians are seeing more cases of an otherwise rare spine infection — osteomyelitis — that can be caused by injecting bacteria along with heroin. Heroin users risk showering their bloodstream…

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Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Nurse helps cancer patients navigate fog of a scary diagnosis

As an oncology-certified nurse, Gina Morrison, R.N., has learned there are two sides to cancer care — the side fighting cancer cells in the body and the side taking care…

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Expecting, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, News, Obstetrics

Gestational diabetes can make pregnancy risky

Beth, 29, was thrilled to learn she was pregnant with her first child. But her excitement turned to fear when she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Although Beth didn’t have…

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Neurosciences, News

Stronger neck muscles help protect against concussion [Video]

Stronger neck muscles help protect against concussions. Watch as Tad D. Seifert, M.D., director of Sports Neurology at Norton Healthcare, shares an exercise to strengthen the neck. Norton Sports Health…

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Dementia, Neurosciences

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: What’s the difference?

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor announced last week that she is in the early stages of dementia. What is dementia, and how does it differ from Alzheimer’s…

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Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

Over 65? You still need the flu shot

Many adults ages 65 and older believe that, having reached older adulthood, they no longer need vaccines, including a flu shot. Some doubt it will help them. Others think the…

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