Children who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than children who have not been abused, a study led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers concludes.
David B. Peden, MD, MS, has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
The Brain Attack Team (BAT) began operation March 9. The BAT is a team that provides emergency assessment and care to inpatients showing signs of impending stroke.
Chancellor Holden Thorp invites you to attend lectures by two of our most distinguished young scholars, winners of the 2009 Phillip & Ruth Hettleman Prizes For Artistic and Scholarly Achievement.
Drs. Etta Pisano and Oliver Smithies will participate in a panel discussion about the impact and diversity of multidisciplinary uses of computing in academia today. President Emeritus William C. Friday, Chancellor Holden Thorp, and other special guests will also take part in the celebration.
Anyone at UNC interested in Surgical Health Services Research is welcome to join the group. The goal is to provide a collaborative forum for development and presentation of research that addresses surgical health services issues, such as disparities, access to and organization of care, comparative effectiveness, quality, etc.
Incorporating a company is an important first step in starting a company. In addition to selecting the right corporate entity, deciding how to split the initial equity pool among founders is critical. The Webinar will be Monday, March 15 from noon - 1 p.m.
This is a reminder that children aged 12 years or under are not allowed to visit the inpatient units and waiting rooms of UNC Hospitals. UNC Hospitals is still seeing a great deal of patients with serious viral illnesses.
Dr. Perou and Dr. Carey will talk about their ongoing collaboration at UNC to improve the molecular characterization of breast cancer subtypes with the goal of optimizing treatment options for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Sponsored by the Graduate Training Program in Translational Medicine.
The NC BioStart $50K Commercialization Grant Program provides funding and access to internal and external business experts to assist faculty-originated startup companies with the commercialization of concepts for novel therapeutic small molecules, biologics, diagnostics, or devices.
UNC Health Care has a new online health library where you can learn and help teach others about various health topics through articles and multimedia tools.
The UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP), part of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the N.C. Cancer Hospital, is launching a new program, Cultivating Inner Peace, for persons with cancer or chronic illness.
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a funding opportunity for national public or private non-profit organizations to apply for $10 million in cooperative agreements to help communities decrease smoking and obesity, increase physical activity and improve nutrition. The application deadline is April 19.
UNC Purchasing Services would like to invite you to attend one of our 2010 town hall meetings. The topic will be: "The business model for the procurement of research and scientific supplies."
This month, the following policies have been updated: "Do Not Resuscitate Orders," "Portable Do Not Resuscitate Orders And Medical Orders For Scope Of Treatment" and "Important Message from Medicare."
The heating/cooling air-handler serving basement through third floor of the Bedtower/Ambulatory Patient Care Facility (APCF) will be shut down over the weekends of March 12-14 and March 19-21.
Due to work on the Cardinal Deck, on Friday, March 12, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Drive will be completely closed to through traffic with the exception of permit holders accessing the Cardinal Deck. Motorists can access Mason Farm Road from Manning Drive via East Drive.
The fifth annual Triangle Dance Festival for AIDS presents an evening of performing arts to promote community involvement and benefit local and global AIDS charities. The dance festival will be held Friday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
