Our patient and community engagement in research partners at UNC-CH published on the challenges and facilitators for community-engaged research from both researcher and community partner perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Profile on Dr. Michelle Hernandez, our Pediatric and Adolescent Director. endeavors.unc.edu/breathing-be... Read about her journey as a physician and researcher using patient-center approaches.

Re-Think the Strip: de-implementing a low value practice in primary care has just been published in BMC Primary Care link.springer.com/article/10.1...

🔗 - www.annfammed.org/content/earl... This early access article showcases the results of a United States public opinion survey revealing a tremendous disparity between current levels of #PrimaryCare spending & public perceptions of primary care expenditure and value. #FMsky #Medsky

Today, on #WorldObesityDay, transform your approach to managing obesity by participating in these four free CME activities from NEJM Group. Learn more: nej.md/3F6dWWz

This video from NEJM Evidence explores the basis for non-inferiority trials, the meaning of non-inferiority margins, and the interpretation of a non-inferiority trial’s results. Check out our Stats, STAT! playlist on YouTube to explore more statistical concepts: youtube.com/playlist?lis... #MedSky

“These data suggest the potential of semaglutide and similar drugs to fill an unmet need for the treatment of alcohol use disorder,” said senior author Klara Klein of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. kvia.com/cnn-regional...

"Assess the impact of receiving CAPTURE (COPD Assessment in Primary Care to Identify Undiagnosed Respiratory Disease and Exacerbation Risk) screening scores on clinical and patient outcomes. " www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...

Identifying individuals with diabetes who have multiple SDOH may be helpful for detecting those at higher risk of experiencing or dying from CVD events. e-dmj.org/journal/view...

A NEW Early Access original research article shows that expanding access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in #PrimaryCare is key to addressing the opioid crisis. 📰 | www.annfammed.org/content/earl...

#Flu season is in high gear. Wastewater data shows elevated levels of influenza A nationwide. Data viz by @jaspar.bsky.social

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: In patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD, weekly semaglutide significantly reduced risks of major kidney events, cardiovascular events, and death from any cause while slowing loss of kidney function. nej.md/44U3slP #MedSky

Scott P. Commins, who specializes in Alpha-Gal Syndrome at UNC School of Medicine says, “Like what is it about the specific bite and/or the specific person? Why doesn’t everyone get this? And the short answer is we don’t know. We’re working on that.” www.wtap.com/2025/01/03/a...

2023 reported the first drop in over a decade, with a BMI of 30.21. Even though the reported decrease is just 0.03, medical experts say it is a hopeful sign the U.S. is moving in the right direction. www.wral.com/news/local/a...

Centralized Colorectal Cancer Screening Outreach in Federally Qualified Health Centers A Randomized Clinical Trial jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Previous research has shown this kind of intervention is effective in large, integrated health systems. However, its impact was unknown in FQHCs, which operate as small, grant-funded entities that are often under-resourced and serve as safety-net care providers. unclineberger.org/news/home-te...

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended AGAINST use of vitamin D +/- Ca for the primary prevention of fractures (or falls) in postmenopausal women/men > 60 years of age. or older.

Is Your EHR Improving Patient ‘Techquity’? #healthit #HealthEquity #sdoh www.healthcareittoday.com/?p=2514442

📰 - www.annfammed.org/content/22/6... This special report underscores the need for a multidimensional approach to diabetes manage in #PrimaryCare, emphasizing decisive action by policymakers to equip PCPs with resources & support to effectively address the nations diabetes epidemic. #FMsky #Medsky

UNC-Chapel Hill Ranks 9th nationally for Research www.unc.edu/posts/2024/1...

Check out Dr. Lauren Schiff’s latest @nejm.org article, "Providing Effective Medical Care to Autistic People." This Perspectives piece is packed with essential clinical pearls for better supporting patients with autism. #AutismCare #AutismAwareness Read more: www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/2024/1...

An article from our most recent issue provides a practical model for inclusive research design, showing how to streamline consensus-building while ensuring that stakeholder voices drive meaningful health care outcomes. #FMsky #Medsky www.annfammed.org/content/22/6...

Interesting study in @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social on #VitaminD3 supplementation in generally healthy older men and women from Finland - no reduction in incidence of #Type2Diabetes #DiabetesResearch #Endocrinology

Mentions of research on Bluesky have crossed a half million posts as of this morning. #Academicsky #Metascience #highered #MedSky

"Given the high prevalence of iron deficiency found with the majority not associated with iron-deficiency anemia, current screening guidance may miss many individuals with iron deficiency." jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

They’re here! @nejm.org #nephsky #medsky #meded

Giselle Corbie, MD, MSc, founding co-director of the Center for Health Equity Research and Kenan Distinguished Professor of Social Medicine, was profiled in the November/December issue of Chapel Hill Magazine and was featured on the cover. issuu.com/shannonmedia...

PCORI announced funding totaling $14.4 million for a Duke-UNC research collaboration to study new treatment options for pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (PIBD). Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MPH at the UNC School of Medicine, will lead this study. news.unchealthcare.org/2024/12/pcor...

People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they’re provided a free test, a new study says. Study by Alison Brenner, an associate professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine www.usnews.com/news/health-...

Dr. Lynne Fiscus, President and Chief Executive Officer at UNC PN shares her experience leading UNC PN through the challenges of Hurricane Helene. She emphasizes the importance of disaster preparedness in maintaining uninterrupted care for patients. www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/pod...

And this causes me to see people sicker, in less healthy conditions and who don't get the care that they need/deserve until it's nearly too late. #medsky #blackmedsky #obgynsky

Lp(a) is important and clinicians are finally (yet slowly) appreciating this New study showing an oral tablet can effectively reduce Lp(a) Amazing news from JAMA (is JAMA on Blue sky yet? Cannt find them!) jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Post-acute Ambulatory Care Service Use Among Patients Discharged Home After Stroke or TIA The Cluster-randomized COMPASS Study journals.lww.com/lww-medicalc...

Comparing Practice Facilitation, Peer Coaching, and Enhanced Usual Care to reduce blood pressure in Black Individuals. Peer Coaching led to a significant reduction in systolic BP among younger adults. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Comparative analysis of hospitalization risk for incident heart failure in non-Hispanic Black versus non-Hispanic White individuals with type 2 diabetes on empagliflozin (Empa-AA): Insights from real-world data dom-pubs.pericles-prod.literatumonline.com/doi/10.1111/...

This report analyzes data on the time Practice Facilitators spent to guide 32 primary care practices in implementing Quality Improvement activities to support enhanced outcomes in patients with high blood pressure. implementationsciencecomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Looking forward to seeing @altmetric.com results for science engagement on BlueSky.

"Research also demonstrates a strong connection between health equity and the other core elements of primary care, including continuity, coordination, and comprehensiveness of care." www.jabfm.org/content/37/S... #primarycare #healthequity

"The term “rare disease” can be a misnomer. While there are more than 10,000 diseases that are individually rare, they collectively affect millions of people worldwide." ncats.nih.gov/about/direct...

“Our findings reveal that pediatric IBD affects a significant number of American youth, with prevalence rates among the highest reported worldwide,” said Michael Kappelman, MD, MPH www.newswise.com/articles/kap...

Study from Northwestern finds that adults age 18 to 64 have more severe symptoms of Long Covid than older adults. Medsky

How well do vaccines protect vs #LongCovid, a systematic review during the Omicron era? —about 20% reduced by primary series (vs no vaccination), and —another 20% reduction by boosters vs primary series www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

Annals of Family Medicine author Mark H. Ebell presenting his research on 'Acute cough in outpatients: what causes it, how long does it last, and how severe is it by pathogen?' which was a “distinguished paper” at #NAPCRG2024

The rise in whooping cough cases in the U.S. has sparked a critical need for better vaccines. Tulane scientists may have the answer: a new nasal vaccine that prevents infection AND transmission of the disease in mice. #MedSky #MedSchool news.tulane.edu/pr/new-nasal...

For parents who may be scared or vaccine hesitant, my go-to resource to direct them for further reading is the Oxford Vaccine Knowedge project It is an invaluable, comprehensive source of trustworthy information for families I highly recommend it #MedSky #IDSky #PedSky 🧪

It’s Official: #LongCOVID Is a #Chronic Disease www.healthcentral.com/condition/co... #ChronicDisease

Are diverse diets always healthy? 🥗📊🌍 www.news-medical.net/news/2024112... #Nutrition #Diet #HealthyEating #Stroke #ChronicDisease #DietQuality #Health #HealthyLiving #Research

It’s the best presenting with an enthusiastic med student colleague at #NAPCRG