UTHSC In the Media


Kankakee County, IL – Riverside Healthcare Welcomes Child Psychiatrist Dr. Bakht Siddiqui

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Riverside Healthcare has announced the addition of Dr. Bakht Siddiqui to its team of child and adolescent psychiatrists, expanding mental health services for families in the region.


Tennessee awards $12 million to UT Health Science Center to address rural health care gaps

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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.


With $12M grant, UTHSC to become Center of Excellence for rural health care

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center was chosen to receive $12 million from the Tennessee Department of Health to lead a four-year, statewide program aimed at improving health outcomes for rural Tennesseans.


Tennessee awards $12 million to UT Health Science Center to address rural health care gaps

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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.


Lubiprostone Linked With Better Kidney Function Protection in CKD With Constipation

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Compared with using stool softeners, taking lubiprostone was significantly associated with lower risks of a composite adverse kidney outcome and steeper eGFR decline.


RSV Vaccine Effectiveness Wanes Early in Older Adults

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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.


KOC adds three new physicians, enhancing specialized care across region

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Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has hired three new physicians who bring expertise in hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.


UTHSC team leads groundbreaking surgical technique

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Health Care Heroes program recognizes extraordinary Memphis medical contributors.