The Scope E-Newsletter
From the Dean's Office
Dr. Lisa Duncan Announced as Chair of Pathology
Dr. Rajiv Dhand Named Chair of Medicine
Executive Dean Shares His Vision for Growth
Former Surgery Chair and Pioneer in Open Heart Surgery Dr. Blake Passes Away
Faculty Appreciation
Dr. Boyd, Dr. Daley, Dr. Kim, Dr. Lewis and Dr. McKinney Are Recognized for Excellence
In the Spotlight
Dental Professionals View Live Procedure from Wood Auditorium
Resident Dr. South Participates in International News Interview
Dr. Dougherty Discusses Alzheimer's with the Community
Dr. Lawson Receives Rhoads Research Grant
UTGSM Donates Coats for the Cold
Radiology Residents Pass Exams
Dr. Lands Learns the Patient's Story Through Narrative Medicine
Family Medicine Physicians and Staff Support Awareness Events
Dr. Chun Named Chief of Plastic Surgery
Anesthesiology Faculty Receive Specialized Certifications
Laura Maples Earns CME Certification and Joins Academic CME Society
News
Frontiers Magazine Features Primary Care
Resident Business Course Discusses Recruiting
Continuing Education
Popular Diabetes Conference Returns in March
Tumor Boards Now Certified for Credit
Scholarly Activity
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Dr. Dougherty Discusses Alzheimer's with the Community
John Dougherty, MD, Associate Professor, Medicine, led a discussion at Sevier Heights Baptist Church to promote awareness for Alzheimer's disease and discuss warning signs. Hundreds of interested attendees heard what Dr. Dougherty had to say about the degenerative brain disease and shared their stories about loved ones' experiences.
Dr. Dougherty noted that signs and symptoms in younger patients must be carefully diagnosed.
"Depression, medications, low thyroid, a number of different things can cause dementia," said Dr. Dougherty. "Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but everybody needs a proper evaluation so that we can really be confident we know what we're dealing with."
Hear more in news coverage by WATE.
