A simple physical test could help detect the earliest symptoms of dementia, with loved ones even able to do it at home. Dementia diagnostic experts at Discern explained what has been dubbed the “2 finger test” takes only a couple of seconds and can be completed at a person’s bedside, avoiding any fuss or other potential issues.
Hayden is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and he completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with an emphasis in psychiatry and internal medicine along with completing a fellowship in infectious disease.
A healthy smile is more than just a sign of good oral hygiene, it’s a cornerstone of overall health, well-being, and self-confidence. It influences our personal interactions, professional success, and quality of life.
The Kingsport Dental Clinic of the Appalachian Highlands will “cut the floss” for its grand opening in July, right on track with the project’s proposed timeline.
The campaign kicked off with a reading of You Can Become a Doctor Too by Dr. Christina Rosenthal hosted by West TN PBS at Hollis Powell Elementary School in Jackson, Tennessee on January 25. Dr. Rosenthal, a graduate of the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry, founded… Read More
Nuwellis, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUWE), a medical technology company focused on transforming the lives of people with fluid overload, today announced the appointment of John Jefferies, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Jefferies currently serves as the Jay M. Sullivan Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine and Chief of Cardiology at the University… Read More
However, a new study has shown that those who eat one meal a day and skipping meals is associated with dying from any cause. Those who eat three meals a day but with at least two meals less than 4.5 hours apart were also more likely to die from any cause. Lead author Dr Yangbo… Read More
A recently published article in Experimental Biology and Medicine (Volume 247, Issue 17, September, 2022) improves our understanding of pain phenotypes in sickle cell disease. The study, led by Dr. Keesha Powell-Roach in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Tennessee, USA), describes how catecholamine-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and dopamine receptor D3 (DRD3) haplotypes… Read More
