Dr. Anne Alexandrov, Professor at the UT Health Science Center in Memphis, along with her partners, have released findings of their study on strokes. Named Zodiac, it involves simply making sure a patient’s head remains flat or zero degrees to prevent further damage during treatment.
“Unfortunately, there are instances where a single dose of epinephrine does not provide adequate relief and a second dose may be required to effectively treat more severe, progressive, or life-threatening anaphylaxis,” said Jay Lieberman, M.D., professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and chair of the food allergy committee for the American College of Allergy, Asthma,… Read More
Memphis physician assistants (PAs) and PA students spoke to Tennessee leaders over the future of their healthcare careers.
Our community has a lot of positive momentum. Downtown is surrounded by a booming medical community, with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center all expanding.
The medical community continues to face an increasing shortage of qualified professionals, including much-needed physician assistants (PA). That gap includes across Tennessee, and is particularly relevant in Memphis, home to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
According to local leaders, the facility is necessary because a third of the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center’s population struggles with mental health issues.
In an official statement, the Society of Neurolnterventional Surgery (SNIS) has acknowledged middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolisation as a beneficial adjunctive treatment for chronic subdural haematoma (SDH).
Forbes released its annual ranking of the country’s best midsize employers on Tuesday which highlights the nation’s best places to work. The annual ranking is based on a survey of over 17,000 U.S.-based workers. Forbes classified employers as midsize if the organization has 1,000 to 5,000 employees.
