Research leads to potential treatment for rare disease
August 5, 2018
By Alyssa Yancey Research from University of South Carolina School of Medicine investigators Mitzi Nagarkatti and Prakash Nagarkatti has led to Food and Drug Administration approval of cannabidiol (CBD), a…
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LowCountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Dr. Hunter Smith
August 1, 2018
LowCountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Charleston-native, Dr. Hunter A. Smith to their OB/GYN practice. Dr. Smith provides comprehensive OB/GYN services, including routine wellness visits and high-risk pregnancy management, in both the…
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BlueCross BlueShield of SC, SC Hospital Association and SC Medical Association sign agreement for an Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership
July 30, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, South Carolina Hospital Association and South Carolina Medical Association have joined to form the Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership (ORPP), which is designed to advance the…
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MUSC receives DHEC approval for Certificate of Need to build 128-bed hospital in Berkeley County
July 24, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has received approval for its Certificate of Need (CON) to build a new hospital in Berkeley County. The South Carolina Department of Health…
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Dr. Rose Delores Gibbs joins forces with Fetter Health Care Network
July 23, 2018Dr. Rose Delores Gibbs, the lead provider of the Berkeley Medical Center in Moncks Corner, recently announced that she is joining forces with Fetter Health Care Network, a Federally Qualified…
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The Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas welcomes Kathy Kavlick RN as Clinical Research Manager
July 18, 2018Todd Schlesinger, MD FAAD, FASMS, founder of The Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas, an affiliate of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, announced that Kathy Kavlick RN has joined…
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The Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas welcomes Kathy Kavlick RN as Clinical Research Manager
July 18, 2018
Todd Schlesinger, MD FAAD, FASMS, founder of The Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas, an affiliate of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, announced that Kathy Kavlick RN has joined…
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New device suggests better treatment for tissue transplants, cell therapies and drug delivery
July 17, 2018
A prototype medical device developed by Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) researchers and Clemson University bioengineering students could allow the repeated delivery of disease-fighting cells or other therapies to…
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MUSC granted $1.27 million for statewide palliative care telehealth program
July 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) palliative care program has received a $1,278,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to create a statewide, palliative care telehealth program. Providing end of…
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Carolina Orthopaedics launches 2018 Medical Mentoring Program
July 11, 2018
Carolina Orthopaedics, based in Murrells Inlet, S.C., and providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to the Grand Strand community, has launched its 2018 Medical Mentoring Program to provide high school students with…
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MUSC names Goodwin as chief innovation officer
July 3, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has named Jesse S. Goodwin, Ph.D., chief innovation officer, effective July 2. Goodwin is charged with building a culture of innovation and creating…
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BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid changes name to Healthy Blue℠
June 18, 2018New name strengthens the focus on members and a vision for the future Effective July 1, 2018, BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid — a South Carolina Medicaid managed care plan — is changing its…
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East Cooper Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award
June 13, 2018American Heart Association Award recognizes East Cooper Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care East Cooper Medical Center receives the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver…
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MUSC ranked in top two percent of universities, worldwide
June 11, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked in the top two percent of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2018-19 report. Listed…
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Three things patients should know about cataracts
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology shares facts about the eye condition and the surgery used to treat it Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry or…
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No fireworks are safe, even “innocent” sparklers can cause serious eye injuries
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology wants people to know the facts about fireworks so everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000 visits…
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No fireworks are safe, even “innocent” sparklers can cause serious eye injuries
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology wants people to know the facts about fireworks so everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000 visits…
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Three things patients should know about cataracts
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology shares facts about the eye condition and the surgery used to treat it Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry or…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs nine bills aimed at combating opioid epidemic in S.C.
June 5, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by the co-chairmen of the House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee, Rep. Phyllis Henderson and Rep. Russell Fry, cabinet agency officials, addiction treatment professionals, and…
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Mobile testing van means greater access to free, confidential HIV testing
June 1, 2018This summer, Palmetto Community Care (formerly Lowcountry AIDS Services) is hitting the road with its new mobile testing van, making it easier than ever for Charleston area residents to get…
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Aeterna Zentaris appoints Olaf Althaus as General Manager and Managing Director of Aeterna Zentaris GmbH
May 31, 2018CHARLESTON, SC – Aeterna Zentaris Inc. announced that Olaf Althaus has been appointed to the position of General Manager and Managing Director of Aeterna Zentaris GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany, effective June…
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East Cooper Medical Center performs 1st robotic navigation for spine procedure in Mount Pleasant
May 30, 2018
East Cooper Medical Center is the first hospital in Mount Pleasant to perform robotic navigation for spine procedures. Dr. Richard Frisch and Dr. Steven Poletti performed three surgeries using the…
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Women face higher risk of blindness than men
May 30, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology urges women to make eye health a top priority in May Studies show there is a gender gap in eye…
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Women face higher risk of blindness than men
May 30, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology urges women to make eye health a top priority in May Studies show there is a gender gap in eye…
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K&L Gates partner Erica M. Jackson appointed to the SCBIO board of directors
May 29, 2018
Erica M. Jackson, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Care partner in the Carolinas offices of global law firm K&L Gates LLP, was recently appointed to the SCBIO…
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Local study participants contribute to the first Ebola vaccine distributed by WHO
May 24, 2018As of Monday, May 21, 2018 an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company Merck, is being used to contain an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In…
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Local study participants contribute to the first Ebola vaccine distributed by WHO
May 24, 2018As of Monday, May 21, 2018 an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company Merck, is being used to contain an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In…
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MUSC trustees approve conferring some 644 degrees, welcome new board member, rescind honorary degree to Dr. Bill Cosby
May 21, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting to hear reports on the university’s academic and research initiatives as well…
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New member elected to MUSC Board of Trustees
May 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) welcomes W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D., to the MUSC Board of Trustees, effective May 2. Brown represents the 6th Congressional district of South Carolina,…
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MUSC telehealth physician receives national recognition
May 9, 2018Dr. McSwain with Dr. Laurie Poole (ATA Awards Committee Chair) S. David McSwain, M.D., was named Telehealth Champion by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) at the annual conference…
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East Cooper names Associate of the Year
May 9, 2018
East Cooper Medical Center named Whitney Dye as its 2017 Associate of the Year. Whitney has been a member of the East Cooper Medical Center team since 2010 and currently serves as…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care opens third new location this year
May 2, 2018
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest center in Columbia – the company’s 54th location in South Carolina.…
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SEMDA Medtech to showcase over 20 high-impact new technologies, national speakers – May 2-4
April 30, 2018Leading-edge innovators present for recognition, reward at annual gathering of Southeastern who’s who in medical technology, devices and diagnostics At least 23 organizations ranging from start-ups to well-established companies have…
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SEMDA Medtech to showcase over 20 high-impact new technologies, national speakers – May 2-4
April 30, 2018
Leading-edge innovators present for recognition, reward at annual gathering of Southeastern who’s who in medical technology, devices and diagnostics At least 23 organizations ranging from start-ups to well-established companies have…
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NIH researcher-physician to address MUSC graduates
April 20, 2018
MUSC alum Dr. John Tisdale has been featured on the Discovery Channel John F. Tisdale, M.D., a renowned authority on sickle cell disease, will address MUSC’s 2018 graduating class during…
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Top National Speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference – May 2-4
April 18, 2018Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Top National Speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference – May 2-4
April 18, 2018
Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Top national speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference in Greenville, SC
April 17, 2018Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Top national speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference in Greenville, SC
April 17, 2018
Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Dubno wins Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science
April 16, 2018
On April 11, Gov. Henry D. McMaster presented Judy R. Dubno, Ph.D., the state’s highest honor: the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science. Dubno is considered one of the premier…
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MUSC trustees updated on regional expansion; approve new Health Professions dean
April 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting to review the education, patient care and research missions…
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Multi-medication dependent patients live better, longer with Livi
April 13, 2018Pill Dispenser Can Manage, Dispense Up to 15 Complex Doses Daily; Product Newly Available Direct to Consumers People who take multiple medications face special challenges. The risk of missing a…
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Multi-medication dependent patients live better, longer with Livi
April 13, 2018
Pill Dispenser Can Manage, Dispense Up to 15 Complex Doses Daily; Product Newly Available Direct to Consumers People who take multiple medications face special challenges. The risk of missing a…
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Chief pediatric resident receives patient safety award
April 12, 2018
Annual Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion awards recently announced MUSC Children’s Health is proud to honor Sarah Yale, M.D., pediatric chief resident, for receiving the Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion…
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Free Skin Cancer Screenings – May 1 and May 15
April 12, 2018
Dermatologists and certified dermatological providers from Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston will offer free skin cancer screenings for new patients on May 1st and 15th. Organized by Dr. Todd…
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Basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns top the list of leading causes of eye injuries
April 10, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April More than 40 percent…
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Basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns top the list of leading causes of eye injuries
April 10, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April More than 40 percent…
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Weglicki named new dean of MUSC College of Nursing
March 21, 2018Linda S. Weglicki, RN, Ph.D., MSN, has been appointed dean of the College of Nursing effective July 1, MUSC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Lisa Saladin publicly announced…
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Paul T. Davis, DMD, named to MUSC Board of Trustees
March 15, 2018
Paul T. Davis, DMD, has been elected as the medical professions representative to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees for the 7th Congressional District. He attended Wofford College…
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MUSC Health recognized for integrating women and minority owned businesses in new children’s hospital project
March 12, 2018MUSC Health received the Best New Program (Supplier Diversity) Award for successfully integrating small, women and minority business enterprises (SWMBEs) into the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital project and MUSC Health’s…
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