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UT College of Medicine offers hands-on training for students and residents

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If you’re looking for interactive and hands-on training in the medical field, the UT College of Medicine has amazing opportunities and programs that will prepare you for the future.


Seasonal affective disorder can occur in summer, Chattanooga doctor says

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You’re absolutely right — while seasonal affective disorder is commonly associated with the winter months, there is a lesser-known variant that occurs during the summer. Often referred to as “reverse SAD” or “summer SAD,” this condition can indeed be influenced by the heat and long days, exacerbating mental health issues for some individuals. Classic seasonal… Read More


What to Do If Your People-Focused Job Completely Drains Your Social Battery

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If you, like me, are tired of being tired from your people-focused job and want to know how to preserve your energy for your loved ones, you’re in good company. It’s impossible to totally balance it all, all the time, but I asked a group of experts for a few ways to feel less socially… Read More


Baptist testing AI algorithm with knack for detecting lung cancer

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Dr. Neil Hayes, head of the Center for Cancer Research at UT Health Science Center said: “This is the kind of work that is really exciting. I think this is a great collaboration to be in.”


Recent breakthroughs in cSDH intervention may lead to “HERMES-style collaborative”

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Following their initial presentation earlier this year, two randomised controlled trials (RCTs) indicating positive outcomes with middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolisation in chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH) patients were discussed in greater detail at the recent LINNC Paris meeting (3–5 June, Paris, France). 


Congressman Cohen Announces $1.2 Million CDC Grant to UTHSC

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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a grant of $1,196,000 for its innovative cardiovascular health program from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.


Memphis area researchers awarded $308,000 grant to study dystonia treatments

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Dr. Mohammed Moshahid Khan, PhD, principal investigator and associate professor in the Department of Neurology in the UT Health Science Center College of Medicine, was recently awarded the grant to investigate the role of the gut microbiome for the potential treatment of dystonia, a movement disorder that can cause abnormal postures and involuntary twisting or… Read More


Dental Student TikToker Bridges Art and Science to Broaden Dentistry’s Appeal

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Karsen Springfield, BS, always had a strong interest in both art and science. Inspired by her parents, both graduates of the UT Health Science Center College of Dentistry, she saw dentistry as the perfect blend of her two passions. Karsen, from Memphis, earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Christian Brothers University. Now a… Read More