Mark Derewicz Director, Research & National News | UNC Health
Mark Derewicz Director, Research & National News | UNC Health
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 MDT after kidney cancer progression." In EurekAlert!, Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody shared insights on a large psychotherapy trial with implications for mental health care during and after pregnancy.
Dr. Meltzer-Brody's recent promotion to executive dean of the UNC School of Medicine was reported by The Daily Tar Heel, alongside comments from Dr. Wesley Burks. Dr. Evan Ashkin spoke to WFAE-FM about inmates with mental health and substance abuse disorders cycling through jails, while Dr. David L. Rosen also contributed to WFAE-FM with remarks on a "life sentence on the installment plan."
WRAL-TV featured Dr. David Wohl providing facts about bird flu, and Jeff Lindsay appeared on WPTF-AM 680 via Metro Monitor broadcast clips. Karmactive reported on a study by Dr. Klara Klein that found semaglutide reduces alcohol and smoking cravings.
In light of national measles cases, North Carolina Public Radio quoted Dr. Zach Willis emphasizing vaccination importance. Cancer Health highlighted Dr. Neeta Vora discussing abnormal prenatal blood test results potentially indicating cancer in mothers.
The Charlotte Observer covered information from Dr. Edwin Kim regarding the peak of North Carolina's allergy season as spring approaches, while Scientific American explored what happens when most people stop using Ozempic after two years, featuring insights from Dr. Janice Jin Hwang.
Lastly, Carroll College noted an SRF keynote by Dr. Bryan Roth.
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