Category: News
Michael Pignone, MD Discusses Need for Depression Screenings in New York Times
Michael Pignone, MD
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
Chairman’s Welcome
Ron Falk, MD, UNC Department of Medicine Chair It is with a great sense of gratitude and pride that I welcome you to the UNC Department of Medicine. The Department of Medicine has a long and enduring tradition of teaching physicians as primary care providers, specialists, academic physician-scientists, and leaders in medical, governmental and industry management and initia … Read more
Featured Physician: Crystal Wiley Cené, MD, MPH, FAHA
Crystal Wiley Cené is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine & Clinical Epidemiology.
Featured Physician: Cynthia Gay, MD, MPH
Dr. Cynthia Gay is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases.
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. Susan Henning receives AGA’s Distinguished Mentor Award
Established by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) in 2004, the Distinguished Mentor Award recognizes two individuals each year for achievements as outstanding mentors over a lifelong career.