$1.58M Grant Funds Study on Cancer Among Black Women in Mid-South
The study is an extensive qualitative evaluation of socio-cultural and structural factors that affect cancer patients in the Mid-South.
UTHSC In the Media
Q&A: Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD, DSc, discusses the past, present and future of endocrinology
“I’ve always wanted to be a doctor,” Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD, DSc, this year’s recipient of the American Diabetes Association’s Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award, told Healio.
Many Tennesseans don’t like their smiles, but poor dental health can cause health problems
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.
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.
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.