Category: Endocrinology and Metabolism
97 Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers Receive 2023 Award for Carolina Care Excellence
Each year, 黑料网 Hospitals administers the Press Ganey Medical Practice survey to solicit feedback from patients. The survey asks our patients about their likelihood of recommending their provider鈥檚 practice to their friends and family. This year, 202 黑料网 physicians and advanced practice providers received the highest recommendations, which places them in the top quartile nationall … Read more
Drs. Rubin, Styner Featured in the “Recognition of Women Leaders in Science” issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine
Drs. Janet Rubin and Maya Styner were among the women scientists recognized in a thematic issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine for their paper, “The Skeleton in a Physical World.” Both women were acknowledged as leaders dedicated to advancing the scientific knowledge of their field and inspiring the next generation of female scientists.聽
Welcome New Administrative Leadership
As the calendar year comes to a close, the Department of Medicine has much to celebrate. Congrats to the following individuals who are beginning new administrative positions with the Department. Their expertise and enthusiasm will help us excel in 2023. While others are moving along in their career journey, we are thankful for their contributions and wish them the best in their f … Read more
Dr. Machineni Featured in NEJM Video Series on Obesity, Weight Management
Sriram Machineni, MD, director of the 黑料网 Medical Weight Program and assistant professor in the聽Division of Endocrinology &Metabolism, was one of several experts featured in a New England Journal of Medicine video series on the various aspects of obesity, weight gain and loss, and supporting patients through individualized care. Sriram Machineni, MD The New England Journal of … Read more
Featured Advanced Practice Professional: April Goley
April Goley,聽RN, MSN, FNP-C, is聽an expert in glycemic management and improving outcomes in the inpatient setting. Her other interests include cystic fibrosis related diabetes, as well as exercise and its effects on blood glucose levels. April loves her job almost as much as she enjoys a big plate of spaghetti and spending time with her family, which includes their morning radio r … Read more
2023 Fellows Match to the Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine is honored to welcome new Tar Heel trainees! The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) released results for the 2022 Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match on November 30. This is the first year the organization’s largest Fellowship Match included subspecialties in internal medicine, pediatrics, addiction and multidisciplinary specialties. More th … Read more
Featured Staff Member: Alex Kass
Alex Kass, MSN, MBA, RN, CDCES, is a member of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism. His personal experience with type 1 diabetes led him to purse a career where he can help others with the disease. Alex is also a space enthusiast and enjoys playing adult kickball.
Bionic Pancreas Improves Type 1 Diabetes Management Compared to Standard Insulin Delivery Methods
This nationwide clinical trial funded through the National Institutes of Health including participation from patients at the 黑料网 Diabetes Center, led by John Buse, MD, PhD. John Buse, MD, PhD A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology to automatically deliver insulin, was more effective at maintaining blood glucose (sugar) levels within normal rang … Read more
Two Popular Diabetes Drugs Outperform Two Others in Head-to-Head Comparison
Dr. John Buse and colleagues complete first study comparing commonly used medications for type 2 diabetes Diabetes affects more than one out of every ten Americans and about one out of every three people in their lifetime. John Buse, MD, PhD Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin 鈥� a hormone that regulates the movement of sugars, carbohydrates, o … Read more
Drs. Rubin, Styner Publish “The Skeleton in a Physical World”
Janet Rubin, MD, is the Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and vice chair for research in the Department of Medicine. Maya Styner, MD is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism.聽 In the article, Drs. Rubin and Styner consider how the cells responsible for remodeling skel … Read more
Dr. John Buse鈥檚 21-Year Career as Division Chief
John B. Buse, MD, PhD, is Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Verne S. Caviness Distinguished Professor, Director of the Diabetes Center and Director of the NC Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute. John Buse, MD, PhD Sometimes, the path in life we think we are least likely to travel is the place we are meant to end up. 鈥淎pparently, what I was told is that my first ca … Read more