Crystal Narcisse, M.D., did not think twice about taking off her new tennis shoes and giving them to the patient in front of her, whose own shoes were falling apart. Rain was pouring on the brisk day in February 2019, and Dr. Narcisse, an internal medicine physician and pediatrician at Norton Community Medical Associates –…
If you’re pregnant, you may be weighing the differences of a birth doula versus a midwife. You may think that the roles are interchangeable, but the roles they play in the delivery room are very different. What Is a Midwife? A midwife is a trained medical professional who helps women before, during and after pregnancy….
Tushar Nayar, M.D., volunteered to come to the Norton Brownsboro Hospital operating room late one April night during his week off and worked longer than necessary to care for a patient and their family, all to help a group of people he would never meet. Dr. Nayar stepped up when a hospitalist was needed on…
There is a strong relationship between epilepsy and depression. The two come together so often that there are suspicions that brain changes that make people more susceptible to seizures also can bring on depression. In a study of adults, researchers found that those with epilepsy were twice as likely as adults without epilepsy to report…
While relaxing on a flight to California in May, Stacy Lowe, R.N., an operating room nurse at Norton Audubon Hospital, was needed to save the life of a passenger who was unconscious and showing no signs of life. Stacy calmly and quickly enlisted the help of other passengers on the San Diego-bound flight to lay…
The difference between emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be confusing. “While both are chronic conditions of the lungs, emphysema and COPD refer to different aspects of the diseased state of the lungs,” said David A. Hasselbacher, M.D., FCCP, pulmonary disease physician with Norton Pulmonary Specialists. “They are related but not the same.”…
The day that changed Marty Metcalfe’s life began when she awoke with a terrible headache and tightness in the artery on the right side of her neck. She chalked it up to the high stress of her job as a corporate recruiter. After all, Marty reasoned at the time, she was 48, ate pretty well…
The link between chemicals and cancer is often in question. The latest is a study that found a higher risk of developing breast cancer among women who used permanent hair dye or hair straighteners. This higher risk also affected women who apply the products to others’ hair. The study, published in the International Journal of…
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has presented Norton Neuroscience Institute with its 2019 Leadership award. Norton Healthcare received the honor for its continued commitment and dedication to treating those living with MS. “The team at Norton Neuroscience Institute has supported people living with MS for years, providing care, education and resources,” said Sherry Bramucci, director,…
Whether you’re worried about developing a dependence on prescribed opioids or are thinking about keeping naloxone nearby, the Kentucky Opioid Assistance & Resource (OAR) Hotline can help. The round-the-clock hotline — (800) 843-6813 — is operated by the Kentucky Poison Control Center and is available to anyone with questions about opioids. Many opioid-related questions can…
A new study has shown that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly referred to as birth control pills, have a smaller hypothalamus. This normally almond-sized area of the brain regulates different hormones within the body, helping regulate body temperature, mood, appetite, sleep and heart rate. It also is involved in helping control normal function of the…
If you have had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you have probably heard that cranberries can help relieve symptoms and even prevent UTIs. But, is it true? Does cranberry juice help with a UTI? And what impact does it have for women who experience incontinence? Myth or Truth: Does Cranberry Juice or a Cranberry Supplement…
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