Bruce A. Scott, MD, Inaugurated as 179th AMA President, Full Inauguration Speech

Jun 24, 2024 at 04:30 pm by pjeter

  Bruce A. Scott, MD, an otolaryngologist from Kentucky, was sworn in as the 179th president of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest and mo.... Read More

The Brave New World of Alzheimer’s Disease

Jun 24, 2024 at 04:23 pm by pjeter

  New drugs are here and why sex matters   By JAMES DOWD   The prescription drug donanemab, aimed at treating early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease, earned.... Read More

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: What Healthcare Practitioners Need to Know

Jun 24, 2024 at 04:16 pm by pjeter

  By JULIE BRIGHTWELL, JD, RN   According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, accounts for 60.... Read More

New Clinic & Medical Facility Designs in the Works for Memphis!

May 06, 2024 at 02:55 am by pjeter

OrthoSouth’s Dr. Riley Jones achieves Certified Physician Status through the Tennessee Bureau of Workers

May 06, 2024 at 02:42 am by pjeter

 OrthoSouth is pleased to announce that Dr. Riley Jones, who is board certified in orthopedic surgery, has received certification as a Certified Physician through th.... Read More

Zenith Vascular Welcomes Jacqueline Majors, MD

May 06, 2024 at 02:34 am by pjeter

  Phillip Zeni, Jr, MD FSIR, welcomes Jacqueline Majors, MD to his practice.  In 2023, Zenith formed a new partnership.... Read More

New Influenza Research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

May 06, 2024 at 02:24 am by pjeter

  Infection with the influenza virus leads to lung injury through inflammation over-activation that causes collateral damage to cells required for breathing. Such damage.... Read More

Tenet St. Francis Announces New Physicians

May 06, 2024 at 02:22 am by pjeter

  Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis recently appointed Kelechi Uzoma Iwuji, MD, as the new Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation. In this role, Dr. Iwuji is respons.... Read More

Regional One Health President and CEO Awarded 2024 Community Ovation Award by Domo

May 06, 2024 at 02:05 am by pjeter

  Reginald Coopwood, MD, president and CEO of Regional One Health, was awarded Executive of the Year – 2024 Community Ovation Award by Domo, a cloud-based software.... Read More

Andrew Smith, MD, PhD, named chair of Diagnostic Imaging at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

May 06, 2024 at 01:53 am by pjeter

  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital today announced Andrew Smith, MD, PhD, as the new chair of the Diagnostic Imaging Department. He is a nationally.... Read More

Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association adding Gregory J. Burana, MD

May 06, 2024 at 01:46 am by pjeter

  MOGA, one of the largest OB/GYN provider groups in the Mid-South, is welcoming a new MD, Dr. Gregory J. Burana, to their practices. Formerly with Adams Patterson OB/G.... Read More

Gynecological Oncologist Michael Ulm Discusses Exciting New Drugs for Cancer

May 06, 2024 at 01:29 am by pjeter

Antibody-drug conjugates FDA-approved for patients with ovary and cervical cancers can improve outcomes.   By BECKY GILLETTE Michael Ulm, MD, a Gynecological Oncologis.... Read More

Legislative Update from the Memphis Medical Society

Mar 17, 2024 at 10:47 pm by pjeter

  By CLINT CUMMINS   2024 will (and already has been) a year focused on taking care of the medical community. Taking care in the sense of making sure our physicia.... Read More

Stern Cardiovascular Foundation Director of Clinical Research Touts Research Trials for Best Clinical Care

Mar 17, 2024 at 10:40 pm by pjeter

  Clinical trials help reduce illnesses, hospitalizations and death   By BECKY GILLETTE   When your life or the life of a loved one is at stake due to diff.... Read More

Medical Anesthesia Group’s, Emily Coursey, Notes it’s about More Than Surgery

Mar 17, 2024 at 10:34 pm by pjeter

  By JAMES DOWD As one of the newest board members of the Memphis Medical Society (MMS), Emily Coursey, MD, is excited about collaborating across professional disciplin.... Read More