NovaSignal Corp., a medical technology and data company specializing in assessing cerebral blood flow, today announced enrollment of the first patient in its clinical trial evaluating the advantages of the NovaGuide Intelligent Ultrasound in detecting a patent foramen ovale (PFO) compared to traditional ultrasound methods. October 13: Newsr October 13: One News Page
Methodist Le Bonheur has received a sizable gift from a foundation tied to a prominent local name in commercial real estate. The Belz Foundation donated $2 million to support Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.
Ankush Gosain, MD, PhD, of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has focused his research on determining the mechanisms underlying abnormal development of the enteric nervous system in Hirschsprung disease. Gosain recently published a new study in The FASEB Journal delineating interactions between migrating neural crest cells and the… Read More
In the transition from fetal to neonatal life, the kidneys undergo delicate and intricate changes in functionality as they assume the primary responsibility for keeping the blood clean and chemically balanced. Understanding these complex physiological changes is critical, as stressors before, during, and after delivery put newborns at risk of kidney injury and maladaptation. The… Read More
Next time you hop in a Lyft, you can know it was (hopefully) cleaned with methods developed in Memphis. The rideshare company worked with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and P&G Professional to develop a clean ride guide. The recommended vehicle cleaning process was developed specifically for rideshare vehicles. October 13:WMC Action… Read More
A third clinical trial that focused on COVID-19 was put on hold. Eli Lilly announced they stopped their study due to safety reasons. Dr. Scott Strome, a research doctor, believed people shouldn’t be concerned about this because it shows companies care about the process. “In an ideal world with drug development it would be great… Read More
The Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, improving vision and empowering lives, is pleased to welcome Claire L. Kiernan, MD as a staff member. Dr. Kiernan joins the practice following her Glaucoma fellowship at Tufts Medical Center where she practiced with the New England Eye Center, Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston… Read More
UTHSC Hamilton Eye Institute at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center dedicated to improving vision and empowering lives, welcomes Joshua R. Ford, MD as a staff member.
