UTHSC In the Media


Post Hoc Analysis Provides Insights on Low Need for Second Dose of Diazepam Nasal Spray in Pediatric Epilepsy

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A recent study presented at AES 2024 showed that fewer than 15% of doses of diazepam nasal spray administered to pediatric patients with epilepsy required a second dose in 24 hours.


Local university lines up capital projects

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is working on a number of capital projects to improve its facilities. At a recent UTHSC advisory board meeting, COO Raaj Kurapati provided an update on campus improvements.


Women Who Lead in Health Care: Terri Finkel of UTHSC/Le Bonheur

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For Memphis Business Journal’s next group of Women Who Lead, honoring women who are in high-level roles in the health care industry seemed to be another logical choice. Health care has many segments and specialties, from preventative care to treatments for chronic diseases in a variety of populations, including the young, old, and those in… Read More


Predicting Cardiac Issues in Cancer Survivors Using a Serum Protein Panel Test

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Early disease detection is beneficial for securing the best possible outcomes for patients. But finding noninvasive, effective ways to predict disease risk is a tremendous challenge. Findings from scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are showing promise for assessing cardiomyopathy risk in childhood cancer survivors.


Healing the Healers

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The COVID-19 pandemic took an undeniable toll on medical professionals’ mental health, but in How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine, Dr. Jessi Gold argues that the culture of the medical field itself greatly exacerbated depression and burnout among healthcare workers.


Congressman Cohen Announces $1.2 Million in Grants to UTHSC

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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive two grants from tow National Institutes of Health totaling $1,213,557.


America has a choice this holiday season: Hope or hate? | Opinion

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Americans benefit from creating a daily discipline of hope, being present in the community, fighting bad policy or ideas, standing up for our rights, and listening to and supporting our neighbors.


Council puts off vote on violence intervention program funding

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A vote on $33.7 million in funding for violence intervention programs will have to wait another week, after members of the Memphis City Council Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee found the initial presentation lacking on Tuesday, Nov. 26.