The Chronic Pancreatitis and Autologous Islet Cell Transplant Program at UNC Health recently completed its 100th life-changing case. Paul Freeman, a 32-year-old from Wilkesboro, NC, is recovering from necrotizing pancreatitis, a severe, inflammatory condition that causes parts of the pancreas to die. Freeman now eats three meals a day, has a steady job, and enjoys spending time with his daughters. 🙂 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fxhrBP
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Gastroenterologists say that since the start of the pandemic in 2020, they have noticed an uptick in IBS and other painful and often puzzling gut conditions. Dr. Louise King, a physician at the COVID Recovery Clinic at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, discussed this phenomenon with The New York Times. https://lnkd.in/eQvMrKyV
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As families gear up for the holidays, hospital staff say they’re gearing up, too. Dr. Booker King, the medical director for the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Health, said burn-related injuries brought in around 30 patients over Thanksgiving. Most of the injuries came from cooking.
UNC Health Burn Center shares warning ahead of the holidays
https://www.cbs17.com
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In order to improve global obstetric care, Jeffrey Stringer, MD, and researchers developed a low-cost, battery-powered ultrasonography probe that doesn’t require trained sonographers. Learn more in his interview with JAMA Network below.
AI Device Estimates Gestational Age as Accurately as Sonographers
jamanetwork.com
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Your child's brain grows at lightning speed in the first five years, building the foundation for learning and success. Discover simple ways to support their development.
5 Easy Ways to Support Your Baby's Brain Development | UNC Health Talk
healthtalk.unchealthcare.org
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Looking to kickstart your career as a Registered Nurse? Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, for the UNC Health Rex New Graduate RN Hiring Event! We will have full-time positions available within a variety of service lines! To learn more & RSVP, visit: https://lnkd.in/eD2_nArq #NewGraduateRNs #OneGreatTeam #Nursing
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The UNC Hospitals Executive Team enjoyed dressing up last week to celebrate the holiday season with our teammates. 🎅 🎄 ❄️
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We had a blast at our Christmas movie night with our Koinonia family in Lenoir! Before the movie and during intermission, our singing elf, Elfis, kept the holiday cheer alive with music and dancing! With popcorn, candy and snacks to enjoy, it was an evening full of joy and Christmas spirit! Thanks to everyone who made it so special! ❤️
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It's the season of winter viruses in North Carolina. David Weber, MD, discussed the uptick and what you can do with ABC11 Eyewitness News.
Health officials seeing uptick in respiratory viruses ahead of the holiday season
abc11.com
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Could your kidneys be failing you? Emily Chang, MD, a nephrologist at UNC Health, discusses how to take care of your kidneys with The People's Pharmacy.
Show 1411: Could Your Kidneys Be Failing You? The Hidden Epidemic Affecting Millions
peoplespharmacy.com