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.
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)