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UTHSC Research Program Passes Landmark Trial for Cardiac Amyloidosis

Jul 05, 2026 at 01:02 pm

A new diagnostic tool developed at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences may soon make it significantly easier for physicians to detect cardiac amyloidosis, a pr.... Read More

UT Health Sciences Joins National Initiative to Advance Nutrition Education in Healthcare Training

Jul 05, 2026 at 12:38 pm

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is among more than 70 academic healthcare institutions in 36 states that have committed to a new Department of Health and H.... Read More

AMA Strengthens Opposition to Corporate Practice of Medicine

Jul 05, 2026 at 12:28 pm

CHICAGO – Physicians and medical students at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates adopted a sweeping policy refining the organ.... Read More

Father and Son Urologists

Jul 05, 2026 at 11:18 am

The evolution of UUI treatments By BECKY GILLETTE Until recently, patients with urge urinary incontinence (UUI) had limited options, such as pelvic flo.... Read More

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT Memphis: A Regional Center for Advanced Neurovascular and Neurocritical Care

Jul 05, 2026 at 11:01 am

Dr. Lucas Elijovich improving care in the stroke belt By JAMES DOWD For Lucas Elijovich, MD, a career in neurology began with a fascination for the human nervous sys.... Read More

HHS Accessibility Rule: Fast-Approaching Compliance Deadlines for Healthcare Providers

Jul 05, 2026 at 10:41 am

By DEBORAH de QUEVEDO, JD, BSN, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company In May 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated sectio.... Read More

CAR T-cell Therapy: The New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

May 05, 2026 at 12:24 am by pjeter

West Cancer Center’s, Jason Chandler, leads the way By JAMES DOWD For decades, cancer treatment has relied on surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Today, a ne.... Read More

Nurse’s Roundtable

May 04, 2026 at 11:43 pm by pjeter

Four Nurses, Four Questions, Four Insights into the Minds of Essential Nurses By PAMELA Z. HASKINS ”Nurses are there when the last breath is taken, and.... Read More

Ambient AI Scribes

May 04, 2026 at 07:00 pm by pjeter

By Elizabeth Woodcock Courtesy SVMIC Ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes are on the rise for physicians across the nation. Experts estimate this rap.... Read More

$311 Million Approved for Construction of New UT Health Sciences College of Medicine Building

May 04, 2026 at 02:40 pm by pjeter

The Tennessee General Assembly has approved the funding of $311 million recommended by Governor Bill Lee for the construction of a new $350 million College of Medicine Interdi.... Read More

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Nitz Making Headway in Germantown

Mar 26, 2026 at 03:08 am by pjeter

Convergent Plus is a plus for Afib patients By JAMES DOWD When cardiothoracic surgeon Jonathan Nitz, MD, moved to Memphis a couple years ago, he didn.... Read More

The World of ENT Inspiring Innovations

Mar 26, 2026 at 03:04 am by pjeter

ENT Scott Burge working to commercialize ear wax removal medical device By BECKY GILLETTE Scott D. Burge, MD, FAAOA, FAAP, is Board Certified with th.... Read More

Predictions for U.S. Healthcare Through 2026

Mar 25, 2026 at 06:42 pm by pjeter

Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group Medical professionals continue to uphold their commitment to de.... Read More

2026 Legislative Priorities for TMA/Memphis Medical Society/MGMA

Mar 25, 2026 at 06:21 pm by pjeter

By CLINT CUMMINS, CEO, Memphis Medical Society. I have been privileged to write this legislative article for Memphis Medical News for several years now. Last.... Read More

Two Senators Walked Into a Press Conference. This is not a joke. Unfortunately.

Mar 25, 2026 at 06:05 pm by pjeter

By CHARLES LATHRAM, III, FACMPE Fellow, American College of Medical Practice Executives | Published Author | Secretary/Treasurer, UT MGMA | Past President, TN MG.... Read More