UTHSC In the Media


Cell-free DNA offers early warning for bloodstream infections in kids with leukemia

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Researchers have identified a promising way to predict bloodstream infections in children with high-risk leukemia days before the infection would be diagnosed using current standards of care.


University Surgical Associates Celebrates 50 Years Of Serving The Chattanooga Region

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Officials said, “In addition to providing excellent patient care, the USA team invests heavily in education and research pursuits. Through collaboration with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, USA facilitates one of the nation’s premier residency programs that graduates up to six chief general surgery residents, along with fellows in critical… Read More


Research links segregation, poverty to higher breast cancer deaths among black women in Memphis

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Researchers from the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center analyzed data from more than 10,000 breast cancer patients in Memphis. Their findings show that Black women are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages and are more likely to die from the disease.


UTHSC could get over $300M in state money for new college of medicine

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center could get state money for a new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.


Mobile clinic to bring cancer screenings to Memphians; flu cases down

The Commercial Appeal

A new mobile clinic will help University of Tennessee Health Science Center nurses bring cancer screenings to underserved neighborhoods in Shelby County.


Device-Based Therapies in Cardio-Renal Syndrome: A Pathophysiology-Driven Approach to a Complex Bidirectional Disease

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Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) is a complex clinical condition characterized by the simultaneous relationship between cardiac and renal dysfunction, often complicating the management of heart failure. (UT Health Sciences Researchers)


UTC Marks Women’s History Month With Several Campuswide Events

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UTC will recognize Women’s History Month in March with five events highlighting leadership in STEM, public service, the arts and history—creating opportunities for students, faculty and staff to engage with the contributions of women on campus and beyond. The panelists include Lani Gao, professor of statistics at UTC and senior biostatistician at the University of… Read More


UT Health Sciences Hosts Regional Mental Health Summit

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Leaders from state and local government, health care, education and community mental health organizations gathered for a Regional Mental Health Summit last Friday, hosted by The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine-Chattanooga, to gain support in creating a new psychiatry residency program.