DoM-led research sets treatment priorities in new national research effort
Two DoM-led research teams are working to identify and rank important gaps in knowledge for treatment regimens of two diverse conditions: bipolar disorder among adolescents and early breast tumors in women. For both conditions, diagnosis is often not clear-cut, while typical treatments come with a trade-off of benefits and serious side effects.
Dr. Paul Lantos Receives Career Development Award!
Paul Lantos, MD received a KL2 Career Development Award on “Improving the diagnosis of Lyme disease in the southeastern United States.” Congratulations, Paul!
Allen receives PCORI award to study knee osteoarthritis
Kelli Allen, PhD, associate professor of medicine (General Internal Medicine), has received a grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
Dr. Allen's project is "Physical Therapy vs.
George Jackson, PhD appointed to Associate Professor!
George L. Jackson, PhD was appointed Associate Professor, Track V, effective January 1, 2014. George is a health care epidemiologist who has established an impressive track record of nationally recognized research and funding in the areas of implementation science with a focus on improving the structures, processes and outcomes of care among patients with hypertension, diabetes, and cancer. Congratulations, George!
1/23/14: Science Cafe: What is a healthy diet?
William Yancy, MD, associate professor of medicine (General Internal Medicine) will be the featured speaker at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Science Cafe at 7 p.m. on Thur., Jan. 23 in the museum's Nature Research Center Daily Planet Cafe.
Dr. Yancy will present "What is a healthy diet?" His talk will examine what "eating well" really means.
For more information, visit the NCMNS website.
Dr. Eric Westman's Work Receives National Attention
Eric Westman, MD MHS was featured on the front cover of the January issue of Woman’s World for his work in in the Duke Lifestyle Medicine Clinic. Congratulations, Eric!
Dr. Stewart Alexander's JAMA Pediatrics Paper Receives National Attention
Stewart Alexander, PhD published his paper "Sexuality Talk During Adolescent Health Maintenance Visits" in JAMA Pediatrics this week, and he has received national attention from NBC news, ABC news, NPR and numerous other media outlets. His study directly observed discussions about sexuality between adolescents and their health care providers. Collaborating GIM co-authors included Rowena Dolor, MD and James Tulsky, MD. Congratulations, Stewart!
Simel gets Congressional tribute
On Thursday, December 19, 2013, Rep. Mike McIntyre presented David Simel, MD, professor of medicine (General Internal Medicine) and vice chair for Veteran's Affairs, with a Congressional citation for outstanding service to the VA medical system.
Congressman McIntyre's tribute to Dr.
Dr. David Simel Honored with Congressional Recognition Award
David Simel, MD was honored on December 19, 2013 with a Congressional Recognition Award for his outstanding service to Veterans by Congressman Mike McIntyre. This is a wonderful and fitting testament to the impact David has had on the lives of countless veterans, colleagues, and trainees over the years. Congratulations on this prestigious and well-deserved recognition, David!!