Dr. Busby-Whitehead Steps Down as Division of Geriatric Medicine Chief
July 15, 2025
Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD, founder of the UNC-CH Division of Geriatric Medicine, has stepped down from her role as Division Chief.
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Dr. Niznik’s Deprescribing Research Blends Empathy with Data
June 17, 2025
Throughout his career, Dr. Joshua Niznik has developed his expertise in pharmacoepidemiology. But Dr. Niznik’s work is also driven by patient stories and interactions. Through interviews with patients, caregivers, and providers, he uncovers insights that lab results and charts can’t reveal. Another facet of his work involves data analysis. Dr....
Dr. Maureen Dale Would Like to Boost Geriatric Medicine’s Profile
May 16, 2025
Dr. Maureen Dale, director of the UNC Geriatrics Fellowship Program recently told NC Health News that many medical students aren’t exposed to geriatric medicine.
Deprescribing High-risk Drugs After Falls-related ED Visits
May 25, 2024
Each year, over 35 million American adults fall. These accidents are associated with more trips to the ED (emergency department) as well as 1-year mortality. Even though there are solid associations between medications and falls among older adults, prescribing fall risk-increasing drugs is still common. To help bring this issue...