For Mostafa El-Refai, M.D., interventional cardiology is the best of both worlds. He gets to perform lifesaving procedures — inserting stents to open blocked arteries after heart attacks. As an…
High school football players are experiencing concussions less often during practice, but the rate of concussions during games has gone up, according to a new study published in the journal…
New research shows vaping’s dangers may extend beyond the recent wave of deaths from pulmonary disease, as vaping also may increase cancer risk. The first study linking vaping to cancer…
Although the science of studying sleep dates back to the 1920s, it’s only within the past 40 years that physicians have been able to diagnose and treat one of the…
Larry King’s weekend in Louisville was in full swing. He and his wife, Paula, were enjoying it with family and friends. The mid-July Friday and Saturday included a 5-mile walk…
You’ve made the decision. Now, how to quit smoking? Don’t try to do it right away. You need to make a plan and let those closest to you know you…
Living with a leaky bladder or plagued by recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)? You’re not alone. These are two of the most common bladder health issues that affect women. In…
People can mistake an aneurysm for a migraine headache, delaying care and possibly leading to significant harm. It is important to learn the differences and what to do when warning…
Norton Sports Health is adding physicians to its staff to care for the Louisville Cardinals dealing with the unique strains sports can put on the body. Scotty Newcomer, D.O., sports…
Fifty years after returning from Vietnam, veteran Tim Johnson continues to find purpose in serving. Tim is a senior developer in Norton Healthcare’s information services department. He recently marked the…
Gastroenterologist Alison Sharpe, D.O., is the first to acknowledge her approach to medicine may sound a little corny, but she is sincere. She wants to treat every patient the way…
All four Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals were awarded an “A” in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction recognized the achievements of Norton Hospital in downtown Louisville,…