Tennessee’s health department awarded a $12 million grant aimed at closing health care gaps in rural areas to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Compared with using stool softeners, taking lubiprostone was significantly associated with lower risks of a composite adverse kidney outcome and steeper eGFR decline.
For older adults, the vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) appears to be most effective in the first year after administration, according to new research that shows the benefits of the immunization fall roughly 60% within about 1.5 years.
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has hired three new physicians who bring expertise in hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Health Care Heroes program recognizes extraordinary Memphis medical contributors.
When vascular neurologist Dr. Balaji Krishnaiah came to Memphis in 2017, only one or two medical students — out of local classes of 180 at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine — wanted to go into neurology.
Memphis is part of the “Stroke Belt,” a Southeastern region where residents have higher stroke mortality rates.
Health Care Heroes program recognizes extraordinary Memphis medical contributors.
