Penicillin Allergy Assessments Expand to UNCMC Inpatient Areas
The program being led by Dr. Millie Kwan and Dr. Renae Boerneke is helping to remove “penicillin allergy” labels in medical charts for patients who are not truly allergic.
The program being led by Dr. Millie Kwan and Dr. Renae Boerneke is helping to remove “penicillin allergy” labels in medical charts for patients who are not truly allergic.
The R21 and R56 grants will fund the study of a genetic variant associated with high risk of OA, and how cartilage changes during aging, respectively.
The study focused on addressing longstanding disparities between x-ray images and severity of knee pain among Black patients.
The video broadcast focused on the need for an integrated medical approach, in order to achieve optimal results for osteoarthritis and pain management.
The newly released Action Briefs now make it easier for employers, insurers, healthcare systems, policy makers, and leaders in other organizations to take specific, practical actions to support their constituents with osteoarthritis.
The research focused on possible factors contributing to the development of osteoarthritis associated with obesity.
Dr. Kwan explains that there has been a cultural change in the U.S. toward greater antibiotic restraint, but problems remain.
The Alliance will use the funds to continue to advance national osteoarthritis public health initiatives.
Each of the three one-year grants includes up to $25,000 in funding.
The fellowship includes recognition as well as a monetary award, and was presented by the Dental Foundation of N.C. for the 2021-2022 academic year.