St. Jude, UT Health Sciences ‘boot camp’ trains nurses to better recognize sickle cell crises
For people living with sickle cell disease, a pain crisis can be excruciating.
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Delta Dental of Tennessee adds Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp to Board of Directors
Delta Dental of Tennessee is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp to its Board of Directors.
More Blood Donors Needed to Help Sickle Cell Patients
Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing medical treatments, including those living with sickle cell disease.
More parents decline routine vitamin K shot for their newborns, data shows
Doctors are raising concerns as new data shows a growing number of U.S. newborns are not receiving a routine vitamin K shot after birth, potentially leaving babies vulnerable to serious bleeding.
More parents decline routine vitamin K shot for their newborns, data shows
Doctors are raising concerns as new data shows a growing number of U.S. newborns are not receiving a routine vitamin K shot after birth, potentially leaving babies vulnerable to serious bleeding.
AI Model Predicts Underfeeding Risk in ICU Patients
A machine learning model predicted which mechanically ventilated ICU patients were at risk of receiving less than 70% of their daily caloric requirements over the ensuing several days, according to a retrospective proof-of-concept study discussed at the 2026 Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Congress, in Chicago.
How I Use Biomarker Testing to Guide Breast Cancer Treatment With Gregory Vidal, MD, PhD
In this episode of Peer POV, Gregory Vidal, MD, PhD, breast medical oncologist at the West Cancer and Research Institute, shares his practical approach to using biomarker testing throughout the breast cancer continuum.
The End of an Era: Dr. Hugh Don Cripps to Retire After Decades of Service
For almost 55 years, Dr. Hugh Don Cripps has provided medical care for the people of this community and beyond the borders of DeKalb County.