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Metformin Use Shows No Increase in Gastrointestinal Adverse Events During GLP-1RA Initiation

January 16, 2024
A recent study analyzing data from four pivotal clinical trials鈥擫EADER, STEP 2, SUSTAIN 6, and PIONEER 6鈥攅valuated the impact of concomitant metformin use on gastrointestinal adverse events during the initiation and titration of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA). Klara Klein, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the 黑料网...

JN.1 COVID variant spreading in NC, highest infection rate in 18 months

January 12, 2024
North Carolina is experience the highest peak of COVID-19 infectious it has seen in 18 months. According to CDC data, around 16% of emergency department visits in the state are due to a respiratory virus. David Weber, MD, MPH, spoke with The News & Observer about the surge in respiratory...

Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout December

January 4, 2024
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of December. John Batsis, MD, attended the National Council on Aging鈥檚 Obesity Roundtable and was featured in a JAMA article detailing the annual ObesityWeek conference. Andrea Coviello, MD, was quoted in...

How Risky Are Weight Loss Drugs for Older Adults?

January 4, 2024
New anti-obesity medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are very popular these days. Although many people benefit from these new drugs, they can be risky for older people. In fact, the downsides of these medications for older patients can be very serious. Some of the potential risks for people over 60...

In Memory of Dr. Ada Adimora – A Trailblazing Physician Scientist and Mentor

January 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our esteemed colleague, Ada Adimora, Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine and professor of epidemiology. Dr. Adimora, a brilliant and compassionate physician scientist, left an indelible mark on our department and the broader medical community. A true pioneer,...

Blood Donor Awareness Month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more in the month of January

January 1, 2024
National Blood Donor Awareness Month Throughout the entire month of January, we recognize the critical need for blood donations and generosity of blood donors. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the life-saving impact that each donation can have on individuals facing medical emergencies, surgeries, and chronic illnesses. This month...