Pediatric Neurology Services and Conditions
Each year, University of Louisville Physicians – Child Neurology and Norton Children’s Hospital together care for approximately 10,000 patients with neurological conditions. Board-certified neurology experts provide evaluation and treatment of some of the most complex nervous system disorders and nervous system development problems.
Some special neurology services, capabilities and equipment offered to outpatients include:
- State-of-the-art EEG and video monitoring of inpatients and outpatients
- Vagal nerve stimulation
- Ketogenic diet
- EMG and nerve conduction studies
- Related support services
Best way to prevent a brain injury: Wear a helmet
Summer is the biggest time for bicycle accidents. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, injuries from wheeled sports sent 426,000 kids — more than 50 children every hour — to U.S. emergency rooms last year. During […]
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Western Kentucky girl with hydrocephalus and other brain conditions defies odds
The first time Sadie Heath won a pageant, mom Britney Heath sat with tears in her eyes. The tears weren’t celebrating the win; she cried because Sadie was participating. It was an image Britney never […]
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‘Super Drew’ recovered from brain surgery and is raising money to help the next kids
Drew Esposito, “Super Drew” to those who know him, spent almost half a year in the Addison Jo Blair Cancer Care Center at Norton Children’s Hospital. When the 5-year-old returned in January, it wasn’t as […]
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Brain injury in kids linked to common household items
When you think of traumatic brain injury (TBI), also called acquired brain injury (ABI), you may think of car crashes or sports injuries. However, a recent study shows that common home furnishings and fixtures are […]
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What to expect in a neurological exam
Your child was referred to a pediatric neurologist for a neurological exam, also called a neuro exam, part of a complete neurological evaluation. You know your pediatrician and generally what to expect during those visits. […]
Read Full Story
Best way to prevent a brain injury: Wear a helmet
Summer is the biggest time for bicycle accidents. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, injuries from wheeled sports sent 426,000 kids — more than 50 children every hour — to U.S. emergency rooms last year. During […]
Read Full Story
Western Kentucky girl with hydrocephalus and other brain conditions defies odds
The first time Sadie Heath won a pageant, mom Britney Heath sat with tears in her eyes. The tears weren’t celebrating the win; she cried because Sadie was participating. It was an image Britney never […]
Read Full Story
‘Super Drew’ recovered from brain surgery and is raising money to help the next kids
Drew Esposito, “Super Drew” to those who know him, spent almost half a year in the Addison Jo Blair Cancer Care Center at Norton Children’s Hospital. When the 5-year-old returned in January, it wasn’t as […]
Read Full Story
Brain injury in kids linked to common household items
When you think of traumatic brain injury (TBI), also called acquired brain injury (ABI), you may think of car crashes or sports injuries. However, a recent study shows that common home furnishings and fixtures are […]
Read Full Story
What to expect in a neurological exam
Your child was referred to a pediatric neurologist for a neurological exam, also called a neuro exam, part of a complete neurological evaluation. You know your pediatrician and generally what to expect during those visits. […]
Read Full Story
