A new nasal spray will give patients and families an alternative option for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. In August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first treatment for anaphylaxis by epinephrine nasal spray rather than an injection delivered through devices like the EpiPen. Anaphylaxis, sometimes called anaphylactic shock, is a severe…
Following a childhood immunization schedule can stop many serious, preventable and deadly illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends following an immunization schedule for your child’s vaccinations. This schedule lays out which shots your child should receive and when they should be administered. “Childhood vaccines are given at intervals that allow 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 research…
Audrey Bennett from Bowling Green, Kentucky, was excited to be a first-time mom and overjoyed for the arrival of twins. “I had written out and discussed my birthing plan in advance,” Audrey said. “I was confident going into my next appointment, but things quickly changed when the twins had other plans. I went into labor…
Norton Children’s orthopedic surgeons now have more advanced computer navigation technology to treat kids and teenagers with scoliosis and other spine deformities. Called the 7D Surgical Navigation System, this imaging guidance system is designed to aid surgeons in the operating room. Norton Children’s Hospital is the first pediatric hospital in Kentucky to use 7D. “With…
Every cold season typically brings challenges for Bodi Johnson, a 5-year-old Western Kentucky boy with Down syndrome. His vulnerability to respiratory infections often leads to hospital stays, and November 2023 was no different. Bodi was admitted to an Evansville, Indiana, hospital with a severe case of respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. The infection…
It’s not just kids back in class. School is now in session for germs — viruses and bacteria that cause illnesses that make your child (or you) sick. Most common illnesses can be prevented with regular hand-washing and not sharing food utensils and drinks. As a parent, what do you need to watch for? Here…
When Greta Wermeling made her early entrance into the world in October 2022, she was met with immediate medical challenges. Born six weeks prematurely at a Louisville hospital, she was intubated right after delivery. Her first night was particularly concerning, as Greta experienced periods of unexplained apnea (a breathing disorder). This led to her transfer…
Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its cancer institute. Michael J. Ferguson, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Cancer Institute and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. In these roles, Dr. Ferguson will lead Norton…
Now that most kids are back in school, how can you limit screen time? Pediatrician recommendations The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers the following guidance for younger children: With the exception of video chatting, the recommendation is no screen time for kids 18 months and younger. For kids 18 to 24 months, no solo screen time…
With the help of modern technology and the Christensen Family Sports & Activity Program, a part of Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, Brayden Cashon has been able to continue his love for wrestling while managing Type 1 diabetes. Brayden and his family have been learning to adapt to a new lifestyle since he was diagnosed just…
According to Brittany Ramsey, her daughter, 3-year-old Datura “Dayday” Matherly, is the “happiest child in the world.” DayDay, from Russellville, Kentucky, has Angelman syndrome, a rare neuro-genetic disorder. Dayday was diagnosed around her first birthday. According to the National Institutes of Health, Angelman Syndrome affects fewer than 50,000 people in the U.S. Those who have…