Are a new group of obesity medications suitable for older people? While weight loss can improve cardiovascular health and physical function in older people with obesity, a new article says that these drugs may have fewer benefits and more risks for this population group. Dr. John Batsis, who focuses on older adults with obesity and … Continued
Dr. Christine Kistler (Associate Professor in Geriatric and Family Medicine) recently spoke to the Washington Post about the seriousness of falls for older adults.
Dr. Shakira Grant was recently nominated for a 2023 Healio NextGen Disruptor Award which “recognizes an up-and-coming physician who already is disrupting the status quo in the field through new techniques, new thoughts, questioning methods or breakthrough research.”
Dr. Debra Bynum discovered her interest in Geriatric Medicine as a resident. During that time, she realized her love for working with older patients. “I loved the complexity of care,” she says, “and the patients themselves I found to have such amazing stories.” In addition, she also met Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead and Dr. Andrew Greganti … Continued
The Washington Post recently quoted Dr. Margaret Drickamer in an article on hospice care. As the Associate Medical Director of Inpatient Hospice, Dr. Drickamer, deals with tough choices on a regular basis. She says, “it can be upsetting for family members and patients who have prepared for death, only to be told the patient has … Continued
Watch an interview with Dr. Shakira Grant and Jiona Mills on Barriers to Participation in Hematology Trials at the 2022 ASH conference,
Marvin McBride was always interested in science and people. In medicine, he merged these two interests. After graduating from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, he attended Duke Medical School. During his medical training, Dr. McBride gravitated towards family medicine. As a result, he completed a family medicine residency at the University of Virginia. Part of … Continued
The International Neuropalliative Care Society (INPCS) recently honored Laura Hanson MD, MPH with its Outstanding Scientific Contribution Award. The November 2022 award honored Dr. Hanson’s research in dementia palliative care. At the INPCS’ invitation, she gave a presentation at the virtual meeting. At this meeting participants also learned that UNC Neurocritical Care faculty member Winnie … Continued
Recently, UNC Geriatric Medicine personnel attended the annual Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting, GAS22, held from November 2-6 in Indianapolis, IN.
The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) recently published ‘Long-term weight change after a technology-based weight loss intervention.’ School of Medicine fourth year medical student Brian Wood collaborated with Drs. David Lynch, & Hillary Spangler on the JAGS paper.
This past August, associate professor Dr. Lindsay Wilson received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the UNC School of Medicine Student Government.
The UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine welcomes Nurse Practitioner Morgan Womble to the Geriatrics Clinic at Eastowne in Chapel Hill. In the future, Morgan will also serve at several contract clinical locations in the area.