Category: Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Next-generation HCV treatments should benefit challenging patient groups
Dr. Michael Fried discusses exciting findings about challenging HCV patient groups with the Digestive Disease Week blog located here: http://ddwblog.org/2016/05/next-generation-hcv-treatments-should-benefit-challenging-patient-groups/
Research Highlights: Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Evan Dellon, MD Evan Dellon, MD Dr. Evan Dellon’s research focuses on eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic allergy/immune-mediated esophageal disease. This condition is characterized by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and a marked eosinophilic infiltration in the esophageal mucosa, which leads to esophageal strictures and other structural changes. Symptoms of EoE include … Read more
UNC@DDW 2016 Schedule
UNC@DDW 2016 UNC Gastroenterology traveled to San Diego, CA on May 20th-24th to give over one hundred presentations at this year’s Digestive Disease Week (DDW). DDW is the world’s largest gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery, and showcases the best and most innovative research in the field o … Read more
Four UNC Gastroenterology Faculty receive Award for Carolina Care Excellence
Each year, UNC Health Care administers the CMS-approved Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG-CAHPS) survey to solicit feedback from patients. One question on that survey asks patients if they would recommend their provider’s office to friends and family. One hundred and thirty three of our providers had more than 94 percent of their pati … Read more
Laurie Yopp, RN, IBD Nurse wins 2015 SOM Nursing Recognition Awards
Eight outstanding nurses were recently recognized as winners of the 2015 School of Medicine Nursing Recognition Awards. These awards were established as a way to express the faculty’s respect and appreciation for nurses whose personal contributions have made a significant contribution to patient care. Each award includes a $1,000 scholarship to be used over a three year period fo … Read more
UNC High Impact Hepatology Symposium
High-Impact Hepatology! An Update from the Major Liver Meetings 13th Annual UNC Liver Center CME Symposium UNC Rizzo Conference Center, Chapel Hill, NC Saturday, December 12, 2015 Jointly Sponsored by Wake AHEC CME and the UNC Liver Center 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM CME Program and Lunch w/ case discussions Distinguished Guest Facul … Read more
UNC Fecal Transplant Program Helping Patients Overcome C. Difficile Infections
Ben Smart of UNC’s Carolina Week broadcast speaks with Dr. Sarah McGill about fecal transplants and their benefit to patients with c. difficile
UNC Gastroenterology-led study finds higher vitamin D and calcium intake does not reduce colorectal polyp risk
A UNC Lineberger-led study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that vitamin D and calcium supplements do not reduce the risk of colorectal adenomas, which are benign tumors that can evolve into colorectal cancer.
UNC researchers awarded $5.3 million to develop novel gut-on-a-chip technology
Scientists from the UNC / NC State joint biomedical engineering department are creating a new kind of research tool that will be nearly indistinguishable from the human gastrointestinal tract.
Gut bacteria population, diversity linked to anorexia nervosa
Studying the ‘gut-brain axis,’ UNC researchers find evidence of an association between the gut microbiota and the eating disorder.
UNC doctors analyze treatment options for gallbladder disease
Their article, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, explores the pros and cons of five different interventional approaches to treating gallbladder disease – a condition that affects more than 25 million Americans.
Dr. Robert Sandler receives the Julius Friedenwald Medal
This award was established in 1941 to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to the American Gastronterological Association and has made lifelong contributions to the field of gastroenterology. This is the highest honor bestowed upon an AGA member.