The NeuroPace RNS System is an implantable device that constantly monitors for seizures and interrupts them without the patient feeling a thing. Similar to a pacemaker that monitors and responds to heart rhythms, the RNS System is the first and only medical device that can monitor and respond to brain activity. Gabriel U. Martz, M.D.,…
If a patient is having seizures and has not responded to two or more seizure medications, he or she may have refractory epilepsy or no epilepsy at all. The patient may be eligible for the Fast Track to the epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Records are sent to Norton Neurology Services to…
A new clinical trial for patients suffering from radiation necrosis is now available at two Kentucky locations. The LIBERTI trial is investigating a potential new treatment for radiation necrosis that could reduce or resolve its symptoms, such as severe headaches, seizures and neurological deficits. The study is being conducted at both Norton Brownsboro Hospital and…
The Norton Neurosciences & Spine Rehabilitation Center continues to meet the needs of physicians and patients with the addition of new equipment. The DIERS formetric scanner allows a radiation-free and markerless surface topography scanning method, including a 3-D reconstruction of the spine, in less than 60 seconds. It will provide spine and postural images in…
Want allergy relief that avoids “medicine head”? Try these quick natural remedies for allergy symptoms: Saline nasal spray: Use it daily to clear away pollen; start using it before you feel symptoms like itchy eyes, stuffy nose and post nasal drip. Change your clothes when you come inside: Leave the pollen at the door (or…
Believe it or not, you can make healthy fast-food choices. However, without a little planning, it’s easy to eat an entire day’s worth of fat, salt and calories in just one fast-food meal. Sample lunch meal from McDonald’s Southwest grilled chicken salad — 350 calories, 27 g carbs Fruit and yogurt parfait — 150…
This week, May 15 to 21, 2017, Norton Healthcare is honoring our nearly 4,000 nursing staff members’ noble work. Every day, our nurses strive for a higher standard of excellence in caring for our community. On May 15, we honored 11 extraordinary nurses for exceptional service. They are: Rebecca W. Jernigan, Norton Audubon Hospital Michael E….
Eamonn and Elizabeth Murphy, of Louisville, had dreams of what a lot of couples want in life — to get married, experience the joys of being newlyweds, have children, a “white picket fence” and live happily ever after. All in a perfect world, right? Nobody dreams about the curve balls that life inevitably throws us….
Cyberattacks seem to be in the news at an increasing rate. They can put confidential personal information at stake, including Social Security numbers, credit card information, bank accounts and, yes, personal health information. If you are a Norton Healthcare patient, you have access to MyNortonChart, a secure online source for your personal health information. You…
This information is part of a series on the emerging public health crisis of opioid abuse. Because addressing the disease of addiction requires a comprehensive approach, several Norton Healthcare providers have come together to educate the public and work to manage the epidemic in our community. Did you know simple changes to your everyday life…
In honor of National Women’s Health Week what better time to have open conversations about things that affect our health but that we may not always be comfortable talking about. Let’s start with this one — our ever-present need to judge ourselves. For many of us it started in our teen years — maybe earlier or…
Looking for a way to shake up your traditional Mexican meal? Try this layered pie for a flavorful dish with easy cleanup. This recipe calls for refried black beans, which can be a very healthy addition to a meal. In traditional preparations, mashed beans are cooked with lard and spices to create a rich, high-fat…