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…
Norton Healthcare has completed its 340th spinal fusion surgery using the Mazor X robotic-assisted surgical system. Robotic-assisted technology can help reduce pain and make recovery time shorter following spine surgery. The purchase of the system was made possible in 2018 with funding from Norton Healthcare and the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. The move came after a…
A year-and-a-half since the first COVID-19 case in the United States, the world continues to take great strides in recovering from the pandemic. At Norton Healthcare, our vaccine clinic teams have led the charge by providing what often are described as “shots of hope.” COVID-19 vaccines became available in late December 2020 and our organization…
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, teams across Norton Healthcare pulled together to do what needed to be done. That included the results team led by Michelle Rose, manager, Population Health, Norton Infectious Diseases Institute. Little did this team realize the vital role they would play over the course of the pandemic. The results team was…
More than a year after our first COVID-19 diagnosis, many staff have come to terms with the virus and its continued presence in our lives. As health care professionals, we know what to expect with COVID-19 and how to provide care for patients. And, several successful vaccines later, we are operating within our “new normal.”…
Churches and other faith communities have long been a cornerstone for families and a trusted source of guidance during challenging times. For more than 20 years, Norton Faith & Health Ministries has served to provide mentors and resources to faith groups interested in promoting whole-person health and wellness. Norton Healthcare partnered with houses of worship…
Cutting back after a year of quarandrinking? Increased or excessive alcohol use during stressful times is not uncommon. If you’re looking to dry out, here’s what you need to know about drinking less after the pandemic and some warning signs to look out for when it comes to alcohol withdrawal, which can be a serious…
Treating chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS) starts with getting the right diagnosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 90% of those with chronic fatigue aren’t diagnosed, as the illness often is misunderstood and mimics common illnesses that usually get better without treatment. Chronic fatigue treatment options…
On June 17 Norton Neuroscience Institute opened a comprehensive facility unlike any other in the region. This new facility benefits patients and the community by providing a multidisciplinary neurosciences program with leading-edge technologies and enhanced research and outreach efforts. The new space encompasses more than 48,000 square feet of clinical, diagnostic, procedural and rehabilitation space….
The differences between Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization (EUA) versus full approval for a vaccine mostly relate to the quantity of data from studies. Both processes by the FDA rely on data regarding a vaccine’s safety and effectiveness and require a conclusion that potential benefits outweigh any potential risks. The FDA has…
COVID-19 almost killed me, but instead it saved my life. I tested positive for the Coronavirus on Nov. 13, 2020. I’ve spent the time since then recovering physically and mentally, as a long-hauler. Like many of you reading this, I also was running on empty. I was raising three kids — two teenagers and a toddler…
Bill Howard was loving life after retirement. In 2007, after 32 years with Ford Motor Co.’s Louisville Assembly Plant, he and his wife, Sharon, had purchased their lake home on Rough River in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. The Army veteran was enjoying fishing and helping friends with projects — keeping himself just busy enough. But in…
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