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UTHSC promotes former UAB staffer Ken Tilashalski to dean of key college

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The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has selected a new dean. UTHSC announced on April 22 that Ken Tilashalski, DMD, is set to become the new College of Dentistry dean on July 1.


Erlanger Cardiology Performs Tennessee’s 1st Atrial Leadless Pacemaker Implant

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Harish Manyam, MD, chief of cardiology at Erlanger and Chair of Medicine for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga, completed Tennessee’s first atrial leadless pacemaker implantation Wednesday.


This New Taylor Swift Song Hits On A Relatable Breakup Urge

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Just as Swift boasts about how “good” she is at doing her job amid severe emotional turmoil, anyone can derive a sense of satisfaction from accomplishing something at work, especially in times when they feel like they’re failing in other areas of their lives. “You might feel better about yourself getting things done, and feel… Read More


Dr. Ken Tilashalski appointed dean of Tennessee dental school

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Ken Tilashalski, DMD, as dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis. Dr. Tilashalski previously served as the college’s executive associate dean since September 2023, according to an April 22 news release. In his new role, he will succeed James Ragain, DDS, PhD, who has served as dean since… Read More


Breast Milk Enema Helps Preterm Infants Pass Meconium

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A breast milk enema resulted in faster meconium evacuation and a shorter time to enteral feeding compared with a saline enema, a randomized clinical trial in a Chinese hospital showed. Among 286 preterm infants, those who received the breast milk enema achieved complete meconium evacuation 2.2 days faster than those who received normal saline (95%… Read More


Amid FAFSA problems, Memphis students file for college aid

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They were part of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop that Memphis-Shelby County Schools hosted. “Our higher education partners were really interested in what can we do to help support our high school students with pursuing post-secondary endeavors,” said MSCS High School Counseling Service Manager Constance Certion. “We know that financial aid… Read More


Artistry and Science: The Penczner Legacy in Memphis

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Hungarian-born Penczner and his German wife, Jolanda, were part of a lively community of Central European expats in Memphis, a group that also included Dr. Gabor Tigyi, a fellow Hungarian and chair of the Department of Physiology at UT Health Science Center.


Learn About SENAT: The Healthcare Simulation Educator Needs Assessment Tool

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“In regard to the tool, I humbly just hope it is a tool that the sim world finds helpful. It was written to help establish a professional development roadmap for those who facilitate simulation, promote self-reflection, and provide data that can lead to psychologically safe mentoring conversations. Through the tool, we can determine where facilitators… Read More