August 12, 2026
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of Aug 7 – Aug 13
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Category: News
August 10, 2026
Berkowitz Publishes Article in JAMA Internal Medicine
Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH is the corresponding author of an article titled, "Medicare Advantage and Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes," that was published Aug. 10.
August 5, 2026
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 31 – Aug 7
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August 3, 2026
UNC Biochemists Discover New Method to Combat Pediatric Bone Cancer
Researchers are investigating a new way to tackle bone cancer while minimizing toxicity typically associated with chemotherapy.
July 30, 2026
UNC Lineberger Contributes to Research to Help Cancer Patients Stop Smoking
Proactive, virtual tobacco treatment during cancer care doubled quit rates in collaborative clinical trial held at cancer centers across the country.
July 29, 2026
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 24 – July 30
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July 28, 2026
Essay Penned by UNC Health Physician Published in Annals of Family Medicine
Family doctor draws on his experience to highlight relationship-centered care, especially in rural and underserved communities.
July 23, 2026
Hormone Therapy or Chemotherapy? A Test Developed by a UNC Researcher Can Tell You
Backed by results from the OPTIMA trial, the Prosigna Breast Risk of Recurrence (ROR) test offers a new way to personalize treatment and reduce unnecessary chemotherapy for patients with breast cancer.
July 22, 2026
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 17 – July 23
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July 15, 2026
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 10 – July 16
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July 15, 2026
New Research from UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Links Emergency Cancer Diagnoses to Significantly Lower Survival
How a cancer is first discovered can shape what happens next, and new research shows that steps are needed to map out treatment for older adults diagnosed in the emergency department who face sharply lower survival.
July 14, 2026
Genetic Safeguard Protects the Female Heart — and What Happens When It’s Lost
UNC-led study reveals why the same genetic hit can be fatal to female hearts yet spare males, pointing to a new understanding of sex differences in congenital heart disease