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UNC Health extends golf tournament sponsorship through 2027
UNC Health has announced a two-year extension of its title sponsorship for the UNC Health Championship, which will continue through 2027.
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School of Medicine announces new grant awards for faculty research
The School of Medicine (SOM) faculty members have recently been awarded several competitive grants, each exceeding $100,000.
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UNC professor receives outstanding educator award from American Academy of Audiology
Dr. Stephanie Sjoblad, a professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, has been honored with the Outstanding Educator Award by the American Academy of Audiology.
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UNC Children's opens new down syndrome clinic on World Down Syndrome Day
UNC Children's Hospital is set to open the UNC Down Syndrome Clinic, a specialized medical program aimed at providing comprehensive care for individuals with Down syndrome.
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Study links global warming effects on air quality with respiratory health risks
A recent study published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment highlights the potential impact of global warming on respiratory health.
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Carolina biologist honored with 2025 Wolf Prize in Agriculture
Jeffery L. Dangl, a biologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been recognized as part of a trio of researchers awarded the 2025 Wolf Prize in Agriculture.
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FDA grants breakthrough status for non-invasive depression treatment device
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Device designation to a non-invasive brain stimulation device designed to treat major depressive disorder.
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Study finds therapeutic hypothermia ineffective for preterm infant brain injury
A recent clinical trial has revealed that therapeutic hypothermia, a treatment traditionally used for perinatal asphyxia, may not benefit preterm infants and could potentially cause harm.
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UNC School of Medicine secures top rankings in NIH funding report
The UNC School of Medicine has been recognized for its substantial National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, ranking sixth among peer public universities and 19th nationwide for the federal fiscal year 2024.
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Researcher advances women's health with innovative drug delivery system
On March 6, 2025, Rahima Benhabbour, PhD, a tenured associate professor of biomedical engineering at NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill, is making strides in women's health.
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North Carolina pilot program shows potential for reducing Medicaid costs
A state-run pilot program in North Carolina, designed to assist Medicaid recipients with health-related social needs like food insecurity and housing instability, has resulted in reduced spending over time.
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UNC School of Medicine faculty highlighted in various media outlets
The UNC School of Medicine has been featured in various media outlets for the week of February 27 to March 6, highlighting contributions from its faculty members. Dr. Kate H. Gessner was mentioned in Urology Times discussing "systemic agents vs...
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Three UNC Health hospitals named among world’s best by Newsweek
Three hospitals under the UNC Health system have been recognized in Newsweek's "World’s Best Hospitals 2025" list.
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Editorial explores oral immunotherapy for high-threshold peanut allergies
Wesley Burks, MD, CEO of UNC Health and dean of the UNC School of Medicine, along with Corinne A. Keet, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics at the same institution, have published an editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine Evidence.
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Updated guidelines promote family involvement in adult ICUs
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) has released updated guidelines for family-centered care in adult Intensive Care Units (ICUs), co-led by Dr. David Y. Hwang from the UNC School of Medicine and Dr. Mona Hopkins from Brigham Young...
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SOM faculty secure significant grants for diverse medical research projects
The School of Medicine (SOM) faculty has been awarded several competitive grants for projects commencing in January 2025.
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UNC researchers find Zika virus uses frozen RNA for replication
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine have made a significant discovery about the Zika virus.
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Diabetes linked to faster evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine have discovered that antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, are more likely to develop in diabetic environments.
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Pathologist Dr. Joe Grisham remembered for leadership and mentorship
Dr. Joe Grisham, a former Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, passed away on January 29, 2025, in Tennessee. Dr. Grisham led the department from 1973 to 1999 and played a key role in its development alongside Dr. Bill...
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Semaglutide shows potential in reducing alcohol cravings according to new study
New research suggests that semaglutide, a drug commonly used for diabetes and obesity treatment, may help reduce alcohol consumption.