Complicated case: amped up in the eye
A case of acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy following viral gastroenteritis
UTHSC In the Media
New U. of Tennessee program will help offset shortage of perioperative nurses
The Operating Room Scholars program, developed by the UT Health Science Center’s (UTHSC) College of Nursing, will educate nursing students as perioperative nurses through the college’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Baptist Memorial Health Care is working with the College of Nursing to develop the curriculum and pilot the program.
MicroVention Announces 5-Year Clinical Trial Data and Size Additions for its WEB Aneurysm Embolization System
“It is great to have long term follow up on this large, adjudicated GCP study. At this time, there is no device that has been shown to be safer for aneurysm patients than WEB. So, if a patient with a wide-neck bifurcation aneurysm can be treated with WEB, that ought to be the primary consideration,”… Read More
Memphis doctor Christina Rosenthal honored as a Health Equity Hero in nationwide award
Dr. Christina Rosenthal is recognized as a Health Equity Hero by DentaQuest. The award comes with a $5,000 donation, which Rosenthal says will go to DDS’s parent organization, the 516 Foundation. Dr. Christina Rosenthal and group of young DDS graduates pose for a photo at UT Health Science Center. Students receive their white coats through… Read More
Elevating stroke care: Navigating the transition from primary to comprehensive centres
In a guest piece for NeuroNews, Thomas Devlin (Chattanooga, USA) and Michelle Luffey advise the community on how best to navigate the transition from primary stroke centres (PSCs) to comprehensive stroke centres (CSCs) and, in doing so, provide stroke patients with the highest possible level of care.
UTHSC, Baptist act to fill need for nurses in operating room
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing is partnering with Baptist Memorial Health Care on a pilot program to tackle a shortage of nurses in the operating room. The Operating Room Scholars program will educate nursing students in perioperative nursing, which involves providing care to patients before, during and after surgery. .
Celebrating the Naming of the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Medical Center
On Tuesday, I announced a $511,066 grant to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) from the National Eye Institute for research into a retinal disease.
25 Least Competitive Dental Schools in America
The UTHSC College of Dentistry recognizes and appreciates the importance of diversity in dental education. The Moving Forward Committee is dedicated to promoting diversity among students, faculty, and staff. Their mission is to address the unique needs and perspectives of everyone within the dental field, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.