For a long time, physicians who were thinking about how they would sunset their practice or maybe take a step back took advantage of locum tenens opportunities, but that has changed in recent years. Now, doctors are trying out the temporary positions earlier in their careers because of the control they could gain over their… Read More
During their second year of medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Lauren Wideman and Abe Almatari noticed something. While the institution offered a variety of health services throughout Memphis, it didn’t have much of a presence in the historic Soulsville neighborhood ― which was in desperate need of convenient and affordable… Read More
MYCN is a gene associated with cell proliferation and growth, which is mutated in many types of cancer. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital studying high-risk neuroblastoma found that MYCN plays a role in modifying the cellular state, causing a positive feedback loop that leads to a faster progressing disease.
Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare liver cancer with a poor prognosis if not addressed early with surgery. The disease is caused by a single genetic mutation that creates a fusion protein. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center discovered an immune cell protein that can target… Read More
Brandon Edgerson, Pharm D, MS, is Le Bonheur’s new Chief Operating Officer. In his role, Brandon oversees operations in the Pharmacy, Lab, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services, Nutrition, Spiritual Care, Child Life, Social Work, Volunteer Services and Respiratory Care. Dr. Benjamin “Rush” Waller is the new Chief Medical Officer at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and also serves… Read More
Match Day is when graduating medical students will found out where they will be completing their medical training.
Medical training is a journey. Today, the upcoming crop of soon-to-be physicians found their next destination. Match Day 2024, marking the culmination of years of work and months of applications and interviews for medical students, came with greater numbers of applicants and positions. Overall match rates were on par with what they have been in… Read More
So let’s take a look at 10 signs you’re way more intelligent than you realize, according to psychology.
