Doctor wasn’t always the path Dr. Sarah Love thought she would take — lawyer and dolphin trainer also made the list. Though growing up she wasn’t sure which exciting career path she’d wind up taking, she was certain helping someone, or something, would be a big part of her role. That someone, turns out, is […]
Akron Children’s orthopedic surgeons reduce opioid prescriptions by 54 percent
As the opioid crisis grew into a national epidemic, the nine pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Akron Children’s began analyzing their own pain prescribing practices and how they compared with peers. This led to a standardized protocol that has reduced the amount of narcotics being prescribed by 54 percent. “The opioid epidemic, a multifactorial issue with […]
Innovative treatment brings life-changing pain relief to Gianna
Middle schooler Gianna Pennell is making up for lost time. Diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in January of 2018, she was unable to attend classes at Norton Middle School during her entire 6th grade year. The pain was so great, she couldn’t wear shoes. Her parents, James Pennell and Amanda Duskey, were unable […]
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center named center of excellence for Tourette syndrome
The NeuroDevelopmental Science Center’s (NDSC) services for patients with tic and Tourette disorders was added to the Tourette Association of America’s (TAA) list of Centers of Excellence, in July, becoming one of the only centers in the Midwest with this designation and joining the ranks of institutions like Baylor, Johns Hopkins and Yale. According to […]
New pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Tarun Bhalla performs tiny ‘miracles’ on a daily basis
If it weren’t for a successful career as a physician, Dr. Tarun Bhalla would be a magician. Lucky for him, he likens his role to performing magic: “Once families realize what we do and how we do it,” he said, “the connotation of anesthesia can be compared to an illusion or even hypnosis.” As Akron […]
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