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Cochlear implant gives veteran his hearing back

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Vietnam veteran Gerry Sandlin had already begun losing his hearing after years of working around helicopters in the 189th Assault Helicopter Company, 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion, but a stroke in 2018 took what was left of his hearing. November 9: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News


Pfizer announces 90% effective COVID vaccine; FedEx set to deliver

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Pfizer announced early Monday, Nov. 9, that its vaccine has shown to be a surprising 90% effective in preventing COVID-19. “The results demonstrate that our mRNA-based vaccine can help prevent COVID-19 in the majority of people who receive it,” Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said. “This means we are one step closer to potentially… Read More


Clinical Challenges: Managing Chronic Hyperkalemia — Treatment, risk factors, and possibilities for prevention

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As explained by the National Kidney Foundation, the goal of management of chronic hyperkalemia — i.e., high levels of potassium in the blood — is to prevent the development or recurrence of the condition by correcting the underlying disturbances in potassium balance. However, the use of the term “chronic” may actually be a misnomer in… Read More


UTHSC advisory board will meet Nov. 12

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s advisory board will hold its quarterly meeting at 1 p.m., Nov. 12, online.


Opinion: When will Memphians say enough is enough to gun violence? Our children cannot take anymore.

The Commercial Appeal

As the medical director of trauma at Le Bonheur and associate professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, I see firsthand how devastating these incidents are to our children and their families. Some of these victims lose their life while others live with the lifelong effects of their injuries both mentally and physically.


Exclusive: University Clinical Health leadership details additional COVID testing for metro

The Memphis Business Journal

UCH’s testing role began early in the pandemic. As the clinical arm of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, UCH helped get the Tiger Lane testing site up and running. As the region has entered the traditional flu season, UCH’s increase in COVID testing capacity could be crucial – in addition to encouraging flu… Read More


Calkins: When will we fill the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum again?

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But sports draws crowds in a way that nothing else does in this country. So if we know when sports will be back to normal, we’ll know when life will be back to normal, right? “Let’s target the Super Bowl in 2022,” said Dr. Jon McCullers, pediatrician-in-chief at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and associate dean… Read More


2020 CFO of the Year honorees: City of Memphis, Fayette Cares, UTHSC & more

The Memphis Business Journal

Anthony A. Ferrara CFO, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Let’s consider how vast Anthony Ferrara’s reach is. In his UTHSC role, he’s in charge of all the financial dealings involving the training of a majority of Tennessee’s doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and doctorally prepared nurses. “Mr. Ferrara has managed expertly through periods of economic recession,… Read More