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The new drugs preventing allergic reactions to peanuts and other foods

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Incredible results from trials of several new medications show they can prevent potentially deadly reactions to foods like peanuts, eggs and dairy – and may one day treat asthma


University of Tennessee’s medical school could see a tuition hike and layoffs

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is facing a multi-million-dollar budget gap, and administrators say that will likely mean a tuition increase, as well as some cutbacks.


UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy No.1 TN, 19th in National Rankings

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UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy was named No. 19 among pharmacy schools in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report, which ranks pharmacy colleges every four years.


Does Adderall Expire

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What exactly does that mean, though? The FDA explains that their regulations require a proposed expiration date for medications to be approved. The pre-expiration period reflects when the drug is “stable,” meaning that the strength, quality, and purity are solid. Extensions of those expiration dates can and have happened if a manufacturer applies to do so, but they don’t always. Further,… Read More


UTHSC names new dean to lead College of Dentistry

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry has promoted executive associate dean Ken Tilashalski to lead the college effective July 1.


Dental Hygiene Excellence With an International Flair

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Cassandra Holder Christiansen, RDH, MPA, EdD, is speaking at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene this July in Seoul, South Korea, about service learning and what it may mean for the future of dental hygiene.


Take Back Day asks residents to safely dispose of unwanted medications

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In Shelby County, there are 14 designated places people can take these types of medicines and safely dispose of them, including every Memphis Police Department precinct; both the University of Memphis and University of Tennessee Health Science Center


Head of Regional One advocates for academic medical center

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Regional One Health President and CEO Dr. Reginald Coopwood spoke to the Memphis Rotary Club Tuesday, April 23, drumming up support for transforming the public hospital into an academic medical center. Throughout the past year, Coopwood has been addressing audiences citywide, pushing for a formal partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center that would make the… Read More