Category: News
As Delta Variant Fuels Rising COVID Infections, a New Variant Has Shown Up
David Weber, MD (Credit: KTAL, Washington, DC) As the delta variant continues to fuel the rising number of COVID infections, another has now been detected. The lambda variant, discovered in Peru, is one of the most recent discoveries. Scientists continue to watch for new mutations of COVID-19. David Weber, MD, professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases, explaine … Read more
Zeidner Explains Transformation to AML in Higher-Risk MDS On OncLive.
Joshua Zeidner, MD Joshua F. Zeidner, MD, associate professor of medicine in the division of hematology, discussed the risk of transformation to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (HR-MDS), recently on OncLiveTV. Watch OncLive TV.
Wohl Responds to Questions About the Delta Variant, the Use of Antibody Treatment, and How Wisdom and Fear Leads 90% of Seniors To Vaccines
Credit: NC Health News COVID Delta Variant Q & A With David Wohl, MD (August 12, 2021) NC Health News featured David Wohl, MD, professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases, in a Q & A about the Delta variant. Health reporter Rose Hoban interviewed Wohl about the Delta variant and the return to school. Read the interview. UNC Health to expand use of antibod … Read more
SuperSNAP Helps Food Insecure Households Afford Healthy Foods
Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH Led by UNC-Chapel Hill researchers, a new JAMA study showed that an additional $40 per month for SNAP beneficiaries substantially increased the purchase of healthier food options for people who struggle with food insecurity. Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH, is the first author. Food insecurity is associated with a less healthy diet. And using the Supplemental N … Read more
Injectable Cabotegravir PrEP Superior to Oral TDF-FTC; Trial Halted Early
Lina Rosengren-Hovee, MD Lina Rosengren-Hovee, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine and infectious diseases, discussed long-acting PrEP agents versus Oral TDF-FTC in Medscape Medical News. “We’re constantly searching for new modalities to expand our repertoire of what we can provide patients, especially those folks with the highest need for PrEP,” Rosengren-Hovee told Medscap … Read more
Carolina Care Highlight: Karen Kimel-Scott, MD
Karen Kimel-Scott, MD A Carolina Care Highlight recognized Karen Kimel-Scott, MD, from the Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology. Here’s what one of her patients had to say: “This provider (Kimmel-Scott) was recommended by a friend/coworker of mine, and I am so grateful I acted on the recommendation. Dr. Kimmel-Scott is knowledgeable, pati … Read more
Sickbert-Bennett Discusses the Best Face Coverings For Children With School Starting Back
Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, MS, associate professor of infectious diseases, talked with CBS-17 about face coverings for children as school starts back, emphasizing comfort is especially important. Sickbert-Bennett has extensively researched masks throughout the pandemic and says parents should find a mask that kids are willing to wear properly all … 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
Weber Recognizes Masks and Social Distancing Remain Crucial With COVID Surge
David Weber, MD, MPH Doctors: Masks and Social Distancing Crucial As COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket (August 5, 2021) A WRAL.com news report acknowledges doctors are learning more everyday about the Delta variant, and as new information is released, it can be confusing and overwhelming. David Weber, MD, MPH, professor of medicine in infectious diseases, said it takes 15 minutes for delt … Read more
‘There Are Only So Many Beds’: COVID-19 Surge Hits Hospitals in NC, Across US
Shannon Carson, MD A WRAL.com report describes the latest spike in COVID hospitalizations as more dramatic than previous surges. “We are seeing this week a rapid increase in cases of people with moderate and severe COVID-19 disease,” said Shannon Carson, MD, chief of the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine. “This surge is a different ballgame from the previous ones.” … Read more
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Zeidner Discusses Pevonedistat Which Shows Promising Partner Potential for HMAs in Higher-Risk MDS
Joshua Zeidner, MD Joshua F. Zeidner, MD, discussed the role hypomethylating agents (HMAs) have played in the treatment of higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in a recent OncLive report. He shared data that shows promising emerging agents like pevonedistat that can be combined with HMAs to improve outcomes for certain patient subsets. “We really have not had any new agents … Read more
Felix Presents Whitehead Lecture, Medicine Faculty and Residents Receive Awards
Ana Felix, MBBCH, FAAN The 2021 Richard H. Whitehead Lecture and Awards program was held virtually August 4. Ana Felix, MBBCh, FAAN, assistant professor in the division of general medicine and clinical epidemiology, presented the annual lecture. “Stand up for what is just and fair. We are not all the same and our diversity will define our success. We are stronger together. Medici … Read more