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Health Care Heroes 2022: Shirin Mazumder of Methodist Le Bonheur and UTHSC

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One of the scariest things about COVID-19 was the vast amount of information out there — much of it inaccurate. Dr. Shirin Mazumder, an infectious diseases physician at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, set the record straight. In 2021, she started delivering reports weekly on WMC Action News 5, updating viewers on Centers for Disease Control (CDC)… Read More


New pilot program launches to address physician shortages in rural Tennessee

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Ascension Saint Thomas and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center launched a first of its kind: a program to get more doctors into rural communities.


UTHSC Campus Cupboard Received Donation from Initiates of the Delta Epsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Campus Cupboard received a $1,400 donation in supplies from initiated members of the Alcorn State University Delta Epsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during their recent Reunion Service Day in Memphis.


New pilot program launches to address physician shortages in rural Tennessee

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Ascension Saint Thomas and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center launched a first of its kind: a program to get more doctors into rural communities.


Infectious disease experts forecast harsh flu season

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Memphis could be in for a rough flu season, fueled by decreased immunity, an early spike in respiratory illnesses and low vaccination rates, according to infectious disease experts. “So the concern is that we’re going to have a more substantial flu season — certainly more severe than what we’ve seen the past couple of years,”… Read More


Exhibit at Crosstown Concourse pairs art with science

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Art of Science is an exhibit at Crosstown Concourse that explores the science that medical researches work with everyday to save lives. This exhibit is a partnership between Crosstown Concourse, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.


Scitech and the Plough Center Announce Manufacturing Agreement

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The mission of The Plough Center for Sterile Drug Delivery Solutions is to help patients by expediting efforts to bring innovative, life-saving medicines to market. The Plough Center is a US-FDA registered cGMP sterile drug manufacturing facility owned by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Plough assists universities, scientific communities, and the pharmaceutical… Read More


Global Chronic Kidney Disease Drugs Market to Surpass US$ 17,832.5 Million by 2030, Says Coherent Market Insights (CMI)

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According to Coherent Market Insights, the global chronic kidney disease drugs market is estimated to be valued at US$ 13,220.0 million in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2022-2030). Increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease is expected to drive the growth of the global chronic kidney disease drugs market. For instance, according to an article published by the University of Tennessee Health… Read More