The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty during the past week, starting Thursday August 19, 2021.
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As cases surge, antibody treatments can slow hospitalizations, but vaccines are best – Dr. Myron Cohen (NBC News)
‘Breakthrough’ infections increasing in NC, but vaccinated people much less likely to be hospitalized, die – Dr. David Wohl (WRAL)
To boost Covid-19 vaccine uptake, one health system hunts for patients who fell through the cracks – Dr. Jacob Stein (STAT)
Bladder Cancer Immunotherapy Response Based on Mutation Status – Dr. William Kim (Oncology Times)
How the U.S. Can Reach ‘Covid Normalcy’ by Spring 2022, According to Fauci–and What Experts Say That’ll Look Like – Dr. David Wohl (CNBC)
Wake County doctors to discuss community-wide hospital capacity strain amid COVID surge – Dr. Linda Butler (ABC 11)
WPTF interview on hospital status – Dr. Jennifer Maquire – (WPTF-AM)
UNC doctor hopes FDA approval will encourage vaccinations – Dr. David Wohl (WRAL)
3 things to know about the delta variant and kids – Dr. Peyton Thompson (WRAL Go Ask Mom)
Social media, isolation exacerbated eating disorders during pandemic, students say – Dr. Cynthia Bulik (The GW Hatchet)
Monoclonal antibodies widely available in N.C. for many testing positive for COVID-19 – Dr. David Wohl (ABC 11)
Doctor recommends sleep, diet and screen time adjustments for back-to-school success – Dr. Mary Ellen Wells (WRAL)
Medicare Upgrades: Biden Plan Would Enhance Dental, Vision, and Drug Price Coverage – Dr. Jonathan Oberlander (Healthline)
Back to School: School bus safety steps for kids – Dr. Sarah Ruff (WRAL Go Ask Mom)
Duke, UNC and WakeMed meet to discuss COVID-19 strain on area hospitals – Dr. David Wohl (WRAL)
Roundtable Discussion: Weiss Discusses Treating RET-Fusion Mutations in NSCLC – Dr. Jared Weiss (Targeted Oncology)
Do you need a COVID-19 booster shot? What you need to know – Dr. Alexa Mieses-Malchuck (ABC 11)
Addressing Mechanisms of Resistance With New Targeted Therapies in NSCLC – Dr. Chad Pecot (OncLive)
Transfers decrease, doctors urge ER care only in emergency situations as hospital space wanes in NC – Dr. Rodney McCaskill (CBS 17)
Smartwatch Made Woman Take 900 ECGs in 1 Year – Dr. Lindsey Rosman (TechTheLead)
Insight into how often COVID-19 spreads through households – Dr. Jessica Lin (Medical Express)
Monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 now locally available – Dr. David Wohl (WSOC-TV)
Existing drugs kill SARS-CoV2 in cells – Dr. Camille Ehre (ProKerala)
Madri assolte: l’anoressia ha anche radici biologiche – Dr. Cynthia Bulik (Huff Post Italia)
Are you up to date on your vaccines? – Dr. Christopher Parsons (Blue Ridge Now)
Health Care Half Hour: Dr. David Wohl answers your questions about the Delta variant (NC Health News)
Delta is surging, but is another variant on the way? Here’s what to know about lambda – Dr. David Wohl (News & Observer)
This Is What Happens After You Quit Smoking – Dr. Adam Goldstein (Wall Street 24/7)
From Uber Vouchers to Patient Advocates: What It Takes to Increase ER Addiction Treatment – Dr. Blake Fagan (Forbes Alert)