Norton Cancer Institute is the first health care organization to dose a patient with a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial medication for treatment of solid tumors under the sponsorship of OncoC4 Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel medicines for cancer and immunological diseases. The trial principal investigator is Tianhong Li, M.D., Ph.D., of the…
An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s announced plans to build a specialized laboratory to help him and his team carry out their groundbreaking work and become a hub for diabetes…
Norton Healthcare announced the opening day for the new Norton West Louisville Hospital as Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. The new hospital is located on the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus at 850 S. 28th St.. The new hospital will include a 24/7 emergency department, inpatient treatment, operating rooms, laboratory services, imaging services (including X-ray, ultrasound,…
David Schaeffer’s ministry is his life. He’s the director of Heaven’s Door Chapel in Burnside, Kentucky, and spends his days serving his community. That can mean he’s out on his farm and garden, tilling the earth, gathering fresh produce. Ministry, for David, also can mean he’s communicating with local officials and other pastors, organizing school…
Norton Neuroscience Institute and Norton Research Institute are enrolling volunteers in a research study examining the link between gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease. The 18-month study of people with and without Alzheimer’s disease focuses on whether an imbalance in good and bad bacteria plays a role in development of Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia. “This an exciting…
Joint pain can range from a minor inconvenience to a serious health issue, and symptoms of joint problems should not be ignored. Whether you experience hip pain, knee pain, a shoulder injury or other type of joint pain — recognizing when to seek medical attention can make a big difference in your overall health. “Your…
Exercises to reduce joint pain Regular exercise for joint pain can improve overall joint health and help reduce chronic pain. Common causes of joint pain include arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout), joint injury (from trauma or overuse), inflammation (tendonitis, bursitis, etc.), and strains or sprains. “Physical activity plays an important role in managing joint pain and…
Norton Research Institute will expand research efforts with the unveiling of the new Norton Research Institute Clinical & Translational Research Laboratory. The 7,200-square-foot facility, located inside Norton Healthcare Pavilion in downtown Louisville, will afford ample space and resources for scientists to conduct cutting-edge research, with the goal of producing more meaningful, applicable results directly benefiting…
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, near your collarbones. While this organ is little, it’s got big responsibilities, including regulating important hormone levels, your heart rate and your metabolism. The two main thyroid disorders are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Both conditions affect thyroid function. Think of them as opposites:…
Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation, Norton Healthcare and Madison Consolidated Schools (MCS) will partner to offer virtual medical care to students at all six schools across the MCS system in Jefferson County, Indiana. The Norton eCare School Telemedicine Program will allow MCS students to see a Norton Healthcare provider…
Chronic joint pain affects many patients’ quality of life and can limit their daily activities. Fortunately, there are several nonsurgical treatments for joint pain available at Norton Orthopedic Institute that can provide significant relief without the need for orthopedic surgery. “I commonly hear patients asking what nonsurgical options are available for joint pain,” said Nathan…
Perhaps the most effective way to prevent dementia is a healthy lifestyle that takes care of your heart and benefits your brain health, according to a Norton Neuroscience Institute memory care specialist. “We eat a lot of processed and fried foods in the South. We smoke more in the South. We exercise less in the…
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