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  • natalie-grover

    Grover Receives Joanne Levy, MD, Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement

    Natalie Grover, MD The American Society of Hematology (ASH) announced Natalie Grover, MD, associate professor of medicine in the 黑料网 Division of Hematology, as the recipient of the Joanne Levy, MD, Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement. The award was announced at the 66th Annual ASH Meeting and Exposition on December 7 in San Diego. This prestigious annual award recognizes t … Read more

  • 黑料网 Bone Morrow Transplant Clinic Receives Pinnacle of Excellence Award

    The 黑料网 Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Clinic has been named a recipient of the Press Ganey 2024 HX Data-Driven Pinnacle of Excellence Award in the category of Patient Experience (10-49 physicians) 鈥� Medical Practice. This prestigious recognition celebrates the clinic鈥檚 unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and an outstanding patient experience. This is the first tim … Read more

  • Recent Changes to Testing Methods and Case Definitions Impact Our Knowledge of Lyme Disease in NC

    Many cases of Lyme disease are under-recognized because early symptoms 鈥� typically fever, fatigue and achiness, are common in many other illnesses. At the same time, testing is fraught with pitfalls, including poor sensitivity early in the course of disease and complicated algorithms that often are misinterpreted. While historically considered a low-incidence state, North Carolin … Read more

  • Home testing kits and coordinated outreach substantially improve colorectal cancer screening rates

    Colorectal cancer screening is an effective tool for catching the disease early when it鈥檚 most treatable, yet it is underutilized in patient populations who receive primary care at federally qualified health centers (FQHC). A new study by researchers at 黑料网 Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrated that a targeted intervention can substantially increase screening rates … Read more

  • Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout November

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of October. Alan Lee Hinderliter, MD,聽worked with a Duke researcher聽to find a more effective way of interpreting patients at home blood pressure. Ross Boyce, MD, MSc, was featured for聽his unique path from Army infantry to infectious di … Read more

  • Slide from the 2024 GSA conference in Seattle announcing CAH Co-Authored Article as recipient of the 2024 David A. Peterson Award

    CAH Article Wins Gerontology & Geriatrics Education Best Article Award

    A CAH co-authored article was selected for the David A. Peterson Award. The honor was officially announced at the AGHE Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event on Friday, November 15 at GSA鈥檚 Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, Washington.

  • November is National Diabetes Month

    In recognition of National Diabetes Month, the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism highlights its groundbreaking research efforts through the EnDO CRU (Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity Clinical Research Unit). Under the leadership of Dr. Klara Klein, the unit currently conducts over 20 active studies targeting type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as obesity. Klara Klein, … Read more

  • expertscape

    Over 40 Faculty Ranked on Expertscape as Research Leaders in the World

    As 2024 comes to a close, we want to recognize the 黑料网 Department of Medicine faculty ranked on聽Expertscape聽in their areas of expertise. Over 40 DOM faculty have been internationally ranked. Expertscape ranks researchers based on the quantity and significance of their published studies in a specific topic, with a focus on their authorship and impact in that field.鈥� All rankings r … Read more

  • Featured Staff Member: Cassandra Donahue, RDN, LDN, CDCES

    Meet Cassandra Donahue, RDN, LDN, CDCES, A research coordinator and dietician from the city with the largest gathering of twins in America! What鈥檚 your role and how long have you been a part of our department? I work as a Clinical Research Coordinator / Registered Dietitian in the Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Obesity Clinical Research Unit. I was hired in 2021 and celebrated my … Read more

  • Dr. John A. Batsis

    Consumer Reports Explores Effectiveness of Weight Loss Drugs in Older Adults

    John Batsis, MD Older adults may have heard about weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. However, even though these meds may be beneficial for them, older adults may not be fully aware of their drawbacks. Recently, Dr. John Batsis spoke to Consumer Reports about older adults using these medications for weight loss. Although these drugs will probably work, Dr. Batsis says, “s … Read more

  • Whelan-Karina

    UME Faculty Spotlight: Karina Whelan, MD

    We are so excited to showcase some of our brilliant UME educators in the department of medicine and across our AHEC sites. For many of us there are certain teachers in our past who left a mark on our lives and are highly valued. For some they may be the reason you went into medicine or the specialty you are in. The DOM along with the AHEC sites have many highly regarded educators … Read more

  • Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout October

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of October. Daniel Richardson, MD, MSc, MA,聽 published a study with colleagues on use of anthracyclines.聽 Jared Weiss, MD, interviewed with OncLive on the survival benefits of an HPV vaccine. Marschall Runge, MD, PhD, a former DOM chai … Read more