Category: Geriatric Medicine
Trial To Reduce Antimicrobial Use in Nursing Home Residents With Alzheimer Diseases and Other Dementias (TRAIN-AD): A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial
Laura Hanson, MD, MPH Antimicrobials are extensively prescribed to nursing home residents with advanced dementia, often without evidence of infection or consideration of the goals of care. Laura Hanson, MD, MPH, professor of geriatric medicine and medical director of the UNC Palliative Care Program, tested the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention to improve the managem … Read more
Investiture Celebration Honors Jan Busby-Whitehead, Inaugural M. Andrew Greganti Distinguished Professor
Ron Falk, MD, chair of the department of medicine, led a virtual investiture celebration for Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD, on August 5. Busby-Whitehead was named the M. Andrew Greganti Distinguished Professor of Medicine, honored for her work as a researcher, clinician and educator, as well as a decades-long commitment to geriatric medicine. Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD, professor of geria … Read more
UNC SOM Appoints Larson Electives Director
The School of Medicine is excited to welcome Claire Larson, MD, to the role of Director of Electives, coordinating elective offerings across all phases including the scholarly concentrations. Dr. Larson earned her medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine and completed Internal Medicine and Geriatrics training at the University of California, San Francisco. From clinical pra … Read more
Telemedicine Companies Changing the Future of Doctor Visits
John Batsis, MD After years of slowly gaining traction, telemedicine exploded during the pandemic. Now companies are using that momentum to usher in the next wave of remote health, by moving beyond just chats with doctors to a high-tech world of healthcare access without leaving the home. “The pandemic really supported new ways for remote monitoring, creation and development of d … Read more
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Review Finds No ‘High-Quality’ Evidence That Weight Loss Supplements Work
John Batsis, MD Among adults in the United States trying to maintain a moderate weight, roughly a thirdTrusted Source say they have used dietary supplements to achieve their goal. But, according to a new study in Obesity, led by John Batsis, MD, associate professor in the division of geriatric medicine and Gillings School of Global Public Health, high-quality evidence of the bene … Read more
Lowe Appointed Hospice Medical Director
Jared Lowe, MD, and Margaret Drickamer, MD Jared Lowe, MD, assistant professor in the UNC Palliative Care Program has been appointed Medical Director of UNC Hospice. Margaret Drickamer, MD, who previously served in this role, will become Assistant Medical Director and continue as a Hospice attending physician. “We are thankful for Margaret’s outstanding leadership,” said Laura Ha … Read more
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No Strong Evidence Supplements Do Anything for Weight Loss, Large Review Finds
John Batsis, MD Dietary supplements do not do much to help people lose weight—that’s the verdict from a large new review led by John A. Batsis, MD, associate professor of medicine in the division of geriatric medicine and Gillings School of Global Public Health, in report from Gizmodo. The review found little high-quality evidence from studies trying to test these supplements’ cl … Read more
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Review Shows Minimal, High-Quality Evidence Dietary Supplements Lead to Weight Loss
John Batsis, MD Although Americans spend billions on them, published research shows a lack of strong evidence that dietary supplements and alternative therapies help adults lose weight, according to a new study published in Obesity, the flagship journal of The Obesity Society (TOS). Led by John Batsis, MD, researchers completed a comprehensive review of 315 existing clinical tria … Read more
Geriatric Medicine Recognizes Endocrinology Faculty For Special Assistance in Telementoring Series
A recent UNC Center for Aging and Health workforce enhancement effort introduced speciality expertise from the division of endocrinology to Piedmont Health Services (PHS). Led by Marvin McBride, MD, MBA, Jennifer Hubbard, and Cristine Henage, EdD, in the division of geriatric medicine, “Diabetes Management for Older Adults Series for Piedmont Health Services” was one of several C … Read more
Highlighting Geriatric Medicine During June Awareness for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Junève Toche, MD, partners with families at UNC Eastowne’s Geriatric Specialty Clinic to care for patients and promote health and quality of life. June is the nationally recognized month to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and other dementias that affect memory, and behavior, conditions that affect the majority of people who are 65 and older. It’s also a great time to spotlight … Read more
American Geriatrics Society 2021 Annual Meeting Offers a Chance for Reflection
David Lynch, MD, and John Batsis, MD David Lynch, MD, and John Batsis, MD, wrote a Doximity op-ed on key takeaways from the American Geriatrics Society 2021 Annual Meeting May 12–15. “The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2021 Annual Meeting took place virtually from May 12–15. Joseph Shega, MD, program chair, framed the meeting’s objective in his introduction as an opportunity t … Read more
Bynum Receives the Mary and Thomas Hudson Distinguished Professorship
Left to right: Hillary Spangler, Katie Allen, Daniel Duddleston, Deb Bynum, Monty Williams and Mike Croglio Deb Bynum, MD, MMEL, FACP, has been awarded the Mary and Thomas Hudson Distinguished Professorship in the Division of Geriatric Medicine. On Thursday, June 3, residents held a surprise party to celebrate her. “Being a distinguished professor is a wonderful honor, and today … Read more