Caring for a child with a congenital heart condition starts during pregnancy and continues after taking your baby home. Your family will form a close relationship with a pediatric cardiologist as the child grows. Learning that your baby has been diagnosed with a congenital heart condition, even while you’re still pregnant, can sound scary. An…
There are many different types of brain and spinal tumors and cancers in children. They are categorized based on their location within the central nervous system, the type of cells involved and how fast they grow. Whether benign or malignant, brain tumors can put pressure on healthy areas of the brain. Since the skull restricts…
Ependymoma is more common in children than adults, occurring in children most frequently under age 5. Types of ependymoma can be cancerous but typically doesn’t spread, or metastasize, to other areas of the body. Ependymoma develops in the brain cells that make cerebrospinal fluid. These ependymal cells are found throughout the ventricles and passageways in…
Brain and spinal tumors require collaboration and discussion among specialists to determine the most effective treatment options. The Norton Children’s Brain & Spinal Tumor Program brings together specialists from Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute and Norton Children’s Cancer Institute to develop a customized treatment plan for each child. In addition to being leaders in their fields,…
A brain or spinal tumor diagnosis affects the entire family. Care doesn’t end when treatment ends. That’s why the Norton Children’s Brain & Spinal Tumor Program provides support to patients and their families during treatment and through recovery. The Brain & Spinal Tumor Program is a collaboration of Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute and Norton Children’s…
The Norton Children’s Brain & Spinal Tumor Program specialists are part of a collaboration of Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute and Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, both affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. These specialists and others meet regularly to review each child’s brain or spinal tumor case and share their unique backgrounds and viewpoints. The…
Thyroid cancer in children is uncommon. When it does develop, it is very treatable. The survival rate for pediatric thyroid cancer is as high as 99%. Whether a doctor suspects your child may have cancer or a cancer diagnosis has been confirmed, it can be an overwhelming time for your family. Understanding your child’s condition…
Hypothyroidism in children occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. This is a very treatable condition. Children with hypothyroidism may need to take hormone replacement medication and can go on to live full lives. The thyroid gland affects nearly every system in the body, including the heart and brain. Without enough…
Hyperthyroidism in children happens when the thyroid gland releases too many hormones into the bloodstream. As a result, chemical activity and metabolism speed up, and a child’s body uses energy more quickly than it should. Hyperthyroidism is in many ways the opposite of hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism is far more common of the two,…
Types of thyroid disease in children can vary widely and with differing symptoms. One thing every type of thyroid disease has in common is an imbalance in the amount of hormones provided to your child’s body. In some types of thyroid disease, it’s too many hormones. In others, it’s too few. Fortunately, medications are available…
Neonatal care for children with congenital anomalies starts when your baby’s condition is diagnosed, whether while you’re pregnant or shortly after birth. Physicians with Norton Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine, part of the Norton Women’s Care team, and the physicians from across the Norton Children’s network provide comprehensive prenatal and neonatal care. The maternal-fetal medicine team works…
A child’s developing body requires specialized pediatric migraine treatment that may be different from how migraine in an adult would be treated. Often, medication is not the first approach to relieving migraine symptoms in children. Migraine prevention strategies, such as avoiding migraine triggers, establishing a regular sleep routine and making dietary changes can reduce headache…