8 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
The fastest-growing noncommunicable disease in the United States isn’t diabetes or hypertension but chronic kidney disease, a condition affecting nearly 40% of people 65 and older.
UTHSC In the Media
In their words: Memphis-area leaders reflect on start of COVID-19 pandemic
While most Memphians were still oblivious to a virus spreading overseas, those charged with keeping the Bluff City safe were already alarmed in January 2020.
New Study Recommends Stopping GLP-1 Agonists 14 Days Before Total Joint Arthroplasty to Reduce Anesthesia Risks
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists), such as semaglutide (e.g., Ozempic), have helped improve the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, their use in the perioperative period surrounding major surgeries, like total joint arthroplasty (TJA), remains an area of growing interest and concern.
UT Health Science Center’s Juan Martin Fosters Community and Fitness Through Running Club Initiative
For Juan Martin, a second-year physical therapy student at UT Health Science Center, it’s not just about hitting the books, but also about hitting the pavement.
Driver bolts from UTHSC scene, sparking large police presence
A large police scene converged Friday morning after a driver bolted from the police department with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).
Investing in Memphis Wisely | Opinion
Our city and county face a difficult yet pivotal decision: how to allocate our limited resources in a manner that not only meets urgent needs but also sets the stage for long-term prosperity and safety.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center R1 status equates to saving lives | Opinion
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has achieved a historic milestone by earning the prestigious R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Late pregnancy loss more common in the South
“We are losing lives,” said the lead researcher of a new health care report. “At what point are we going to stand up and say enough is enough?”