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Dr. Kate Fouquier and Davin Johnson talk about midwifery and the new program that will be soon be available at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
UTHSC In the Media
Three tips for New Year’s weight loss
The most common New Year’s resolution in Tennessee is dieting to lose weight, according to Vitagene, a health blog. However, a common question is “how do I successfully lose weight?” The answer is pretty simple. By keeping a record of everything you eat, you are becoming aware of what and how much you eat. A study conducted… Read More
No evidence for link between PPIs and dementia
Researchers found no clinically meaningful association between short-term proton pump inhibitor therapy and increased risk for dementia, according to the results of a meta-analysis. Colin W. Howden, MD, FACG, Hyman Professor of Medicine and chief of the division of gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and colleagues wrote that proton pump inhibitors… Read More
Teach Buttoning using a DIY Button Board: Make it Fun!
Yes, teaching a child to button can be a fun experience! You might be wondering…how? First of all, don’t try to teach this skill when your little one is getting ready to leave the house in the morning., especially if you are in a hurry. That’s definitely not the time to work on buttoning and… Read More
UTHSC College of Dentistry adding 68,000 sq. ft. facility with special needs clinic
Sometimes, it can be difficult for dental clinics to accommodate patients with special needs. “You have to have a dental room that will accommodate them,” said Dr. James Ragain, dean of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry. “Some are not equipped to do that.” Fortunately, a new, 68,000-square-foot addition to… Read More
Scientists Have Found A breakthrough With Autoimmune Disease Lupus
Scientists are close to a cure for autoimmune disease Lupus. Yes! you read that right. Systematic Lupus Erythematosis has been a stubborn disease and the sufferers often go through illnesses like kidneys failures, blood clots, and other deadly medical complications. Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease in which autoantibodies produced by B cells to… Read More
Teaching Kids with Special Needs How To Dress Appropriately for the Weather
Picking out the appropriate clothing for a child can be a challenge, especially for those who have can difficulty understanding cold vs. hot and rainy vs. sunny. A student that I see for therapy uses this nifty worksheet, and it has proven to be very effective. If you’re child is struggling when picking out appropriate… Read More
SGLT2 Inhibitors for Diabetes Safe, Effective in Older Adults
Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes appear to be as safe and effective in people aged 65 years and older as in younger individuals, new research suggests. Findings from a real-world observational study of 50 older adults with type 2 diabetes were recently presented here at the International… Read More