Patient Decision Aid Improves Shared Decision-making in Aortic Stenosis
The AVITA tool led 60% of patients to change their initial preference while also increasing knowledge and decision quality.
UTHSC In the Media
Memphis medical company partners with NY firm to control Lyme disease
US Biologic co-founder Dr. Maria Gomes-Solecki invented the vaccine. She’s a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, where her research focuses on understanding the transmission of Lyme disease from ticks to mammals.
Allergies or Asthma?
Dr. Anna Yang from Regional One Health joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss the differences and treatment options.
3 new dental school deans so far in 2024
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Ken Tilashalski, DMD, as dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis
UTHSC campus police joins “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt advocacy
Officials at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) say its campus police department is adding its own efforts in collaboration with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). “Safety is paramount, and we want everybody to make sure they are wearing their seatbelts to save their lives, the lives of their passengers, and others, should… Read More
Erlanger Family Medicine Adds Dr. Ryan Shibata
Dr. Shibata received a bachelor of science degree in biology from Cal State University, Fullerton in Fullerton, Ca. He then obtained his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. In 2023, he completed his family medicine residency at Erlanger, affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of… Read More
UT Health Science Center Campus Police Joins National Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Campus Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the “Click it or Ticket” campaign from May 20 to June 2, to increase seat belt enforcement as a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s nationwide mobilization.
Ask the Pediatrician: Why do infants need baby formula instead of cow’s milk?
Many parents ask why they can’t feed their baby regular cow’s milk instead of breast milk or formula. There are two main reasons: Infants cannot digest cow’s milk as completely or easily as they digest breast milk or baby formula. More importantly, cow’s milk is not a source of complete nutrition for babies under age 1, since it does… Read More