What you need to know about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at St. Mark’s Hospital
Cases of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are on the rise thanks in part, to our excessive use of technology – particularly smartphones, tablets, and computers – often on a daily basis.
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Shelby County Health Department: Partnerships and health equity in action
Dr. Michelle Taylor is the Shelby County division director for health services. In this role, Taylor leads the team that plans, organizes and maintains public health programs and services for Shelby County, Tennessee, which includes the city of Memphis.
2024 Innovation Awards: Honoring the very best in local innovation
Memphis has long been a hub for innovators. We live in a time when it’s essential to up our game, whether it’s for better health, a better community, or a better way of life and living. Memphis Magazine has been honoring those people and organizations who have looked not just to the next level but who reach… Read More
One Dental Hygienist’s Journey Takes Him Across the Globe
Lt. Cmdr. Demario Walls, MDH, RDH, embodies the limitless potential of a career in dental hygiene. A graduate of the University of Tennessee (UT) Health Science Center College of Dentistry’s former Master of Dental Hygiene program, Walls has leveraged his education to excel in clinical, academic, and public health arenas.
Amid holiday festivities, domestic violence advocates say attacks increase among family
The holidays are meant to be full of cheer but it can also be full of fear. According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), the holidays are when domestic violence calls are higher than the normal daily average. And unfortunately, FOX13 has covered a number of stories involving people being attacked by… Read More
Family and friends of Ellie Young advocate for domestic violence victims and commemorate her life through a walk in Tipton County
Family and friends of the woman killed at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis during a cancer walk on Oct. 19 2024, gathered in Tipton County to commemorate her life through a walk. Ellie Young, a 22-year-old medical student at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend.
Therapeutic Optimization of Stiripentol for Dravet Syndrome: James Wheless, MD, FAAP, FAAN, FAES
The Le Bonheur Chair in Pediatric Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center highlighted the benefits and challenges of using stiripentol, an FDA-approved treatment for Dravet syndrome.
Post Hoc Analysis Provides Insights on Low Need for Second Dose of Diazepam Nasal Spray in Pediatric Epilepsy
A recent study presented at AES 2024 showed that fewer than 15% of doses of diazepam nasal spray administered to pediatric patients with epilepsy required a second dose in 24 hours.