Inside Out 2 and how we think about our feelings
We talk to screenwriter Dave Holstein and experts about what it means to discover your feelings throughout your childhood – and your adulthood, too.
UTHSC In the Media
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, UT Health Science Center complete first “Jaw in a Day” surgery of its kind dramatically reducing recovery time for teen patient
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center recently performed a first-of-its-kind procedure for the Volunteer State at Methodist University Hospital. The surgery involved removing an advanced tumor from the face of a teenage patient and fully reconstructing the jaw in a single day.
Gene therapies help lung cancer victims — but not if they aren’t tested
Dr. Neil Hayes, director for the Center for Cancer Research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, expects the numbers will look similar in a national accounting, saying that the “factors at play are factors that will scale nationally.”
School’s Out. Time for a Social Media Reset.
There are not clear public health guidelines about how much social media time is too much, said Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and chief wellness officer with the University of Tennessee system. It may help to look for signs of problematic use, such as children becoming extremely irritable when they stop using a device, or their… Read More
Tennessee legislators host local field hearing on diversity, equity and inclusion issues
Dr. Debo Odulana from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center discussed the significance of DEI in healthcare. “Representation in healthcare can improve patient trust and outcomes,” Odulana said, stressing the need for training healthcare professionals in DEI.
Balancing Risks: Colonoscopy in Older Patients With Dementia
“Colonoscopy screening is vital for colorectal cancer prevention in older adults, significantly reducing mortality by detecting precancerous polyps and early-stage cancers. However, the adoption of such screening in dementia patients is understudied,” said Minghui Sam Li, PhD, assistant professor of clinical pharmacy and translational sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
Lupus Research Alliance Awards Lupus Insight Prize to Two Trailblazers in CAR T Cell Therapy
The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) announced the recipients of the 2024 Lupus Insight Prize to Marko Radic, Ph.D., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and Georg Schett, M.D., Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, for their groundbreaking discoveries in utilizing CAR T cell therapy to potentially revolutionize lupus treatment.
Application open for fellowship that pays high schoolers to learn professional skills
The fellowship will allow students to earn certifications in health coaching, with training from UTHSC professionals, Microsoft Office and skills in video editing.