Category: Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Meredith Gilliam Speaks to AARP About Diagnosing Depression
Meredith Gilliam, MD Geriatrician and Director of the 大象传媒 Geriatrics Clinic In general, diagnosing depression can be challenging. Since there’s no single, definitive test for diagnosing the condition, it is important to consider other possible reasons behind depression-like symptoms in older adults. In a recent AARP article, Dr. Meredith Gilliam says, “the symptoms may overlap wi … Read more
Accolades, Awards and Appointments Archive
Congratulations to department faculty who received the following accolades, awards and appointments,聽 April 1 – April 30, 2025. Kevin Friede, MD, FACC, FSCAI, received SCAI’s 30 in their 30s award. Paul Armistead, MD,PhD, was promoted to Professor of Medicine. Sam Rubinstein, MD, was promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine. Rimma Osipov, MD, PhD, was promoted to聽Clinical Asso … Read more
The Chronic Disease of Obesity
In the December 2023 issue of Insights & Implications in Gerontology, Dr. John Batsis and colleagues dive into ‘The Chronic Disease of Obesity.’ In this publication, the team discusses: Current concepts are presented about the complex interplay among the stomach, liver, pancreas, brain, and metabolic processes of the body Recognition of obesity as a chronic disease by medical … Read more
Duke/大象传媒 ADRC Announces Research Curriculum
The Duke/大象传媒 Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Research Center (ADRC) Research Education Component (REC) Core announces a new Research Curriculum. This curated collection includes video presentations on basic science and statistics. However it also includes more in-depth talks like keynote addresses and clinical presentations from past ADRC events like the SLAM-D大象传媒 conference. This curriculum … Read more
How Risky Are Weight Loss Drugs for Older Adults?
John Batsis, MD New anti-obesity medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are very popular these days. Although many people benefit from these new drugs, they can be risky for older people. In fact, the downsides of these medications for older patients can be very serious. Some of the potential risks for people over 60 who take these medications include loss of muscle and bone, nutrie … Read more
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Antiobesity Drugs Take Center Stage at Annual ObesityWeek Conference
John Batsis, MD At this year’s ObesityWeek conference, antiobesity drugs were a prominent part of the discussions. As John A. Batsis, MD says, 鈥淭here was a huge focus on newer medications, their efficacy, their safety, gaps in knowledge, and what future studies are needed.鈥� In his research, Dr. Batsis focuses on obesity and physical function in older adults. During the meeting, B … Read more
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2024 Fellows Match to the Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine is honored to welcome new Tar Heel trainees! The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) released results for the 2023 Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match on November 29. More than 7,000 applicants matched to advanced training positions. After a successful Match, the following fellows will join Department subspecialties in July 2024. Division of … Read more
Dr Josh Niznik: Deprescribing Versus Continuing Medications
Joshua Niznik, PharmD, PhD It’s common for older adults to take multiple medications. And while some patients聽 choose to take as few medications as possible, Dr. Josh Niznik says that others, 鈥渃ling to their medications for some source of security.鈥� In light of this, some prescribers may find it hard to deprescribe medications that patients have taken for years. Specifically, the … Read more
Dr. Batsis Attends National Council on Aging’s Obesity Roundtable
Dr. John Batsis was recently involved in a National Council on Aging Roundtable on Obesity and Equitable Aging. Held in Washington, DC, the event involved a number of professional organizations. It鈥檚 goals were to: shift the mindset on obesity so it is addressed as a serious chronic disease discuss the Patient Bill of Rights discuss the Treat, Reduce Obesity Act support a call to … Read more
MSTAR Student Mary Kaufmann Wins Two ‘Best Poster’ Awards
Mary Kaufmann at the 2023 Student Research Day. Congratulation to MSTAR student Mary Kaufmann for winning Best Poster at two separate events and for two different posters. She won the overall poster competition at the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) Conference. And at the annual 2023 Student Research Day, Kaufmann won Best Poster in the basic science category. Read the full a … Read more
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Batsis and Team Attend Annual Obesity Society Meeting
Dr. Batsis moderating the TOS/GSA joint symposium At the Obesity Society’s recent Obesity Week in Dallas, TX, associate professor Dr. John Batsis presented research, moderated sessions, and was included as part of the Coffee with Professors Q&As. Dr. Batsis chaired and moderated a joint symposium and on the four-step KAER framework. The steps include: Kickstart the conversati … Read more
Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout October
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of October.聽 Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH, was featured in a New York Times article that depicts a patient’s experience with EoE. Faculty and fellows in the Division of Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine attended the NC Thoracic Society … Read more