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Why My Grandmother Carried a Plastic Brain in Her Purse
I remember the bag from my childhood. Transparent and oblong, just large enough to fit a handful of papers, a few essentials, and a plastic brain. My 93-year-old grandmother...
9 days ago - The Atlantic
ASH Announces Partnership with UNC to Curate Genomic Data for Blood Disease Research
In partnership with UNC School of Medicine researchers led by Jonathan Berg, MD, PhD, the American Society of Hematology is supporting two expert review panels that will...
14 days ago - UNC Healthcare
Anthropometrics in preoperative prediction of resection weight in reduction mammaplasty: is it really accurate?
Preoperative determination of breast weight to be removed aids plastic surgeons in counseling the patient, application for insurance coverage and ensures optimal postoperative...
22 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - 2 articles
Pyoderma gangrenosum after breast surgery: a systematic review
Post-surgical pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare inflammatory skin disorder of unknown etiology. Given its similar presentation to wound infection and lack of reliable diagnostic...
22 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Improved capture of cancer cells could aid in disease tracking
In the journal Clinical Cancer Research, UNC Lineberger's Andrew Wang, MD, and colleagues reported that by forcing cancer cells to slow down and developing stronger molecular...
1 month ago - UNC Healthcare - 2 articles
How Plastic Surgeons are Improving Quality of Life for Burn Patients
Ninety-seven percent of people treated in burn centers will survive their injuries, reports the American Burn Association, but many will sustain serious scarring and life-long...
2 monthes ago - Plastic Surgery
FAQ About Microneedling with PRP
The innovative procedure of microneedling with PRP is a trendy cosmetic technique to aid in treating skin impurities and help give you a radiant complexion. Sometimes referred...
3 monthes ago - Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Vitamin D may aid serious burns
Vitamin D supplements are known to reduce the inflammation and swelling associated with sunburn, but a new study from Birmingham University suggests that it may also help with...
3 monthes ago - Modern Medicine
10 Beauty Trends That Will Be Huge in 2018, According to Pinterest
From mulled wine hair to rose gold lipstick to snail mucus skincare , there's been no shortage of interesting beauty trends in 2017. In 2018, get ready for even more glamour...
4 monthes ago - Health
The Hunt for a Cure to HIV
In recognition of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, UNC Health Care and our friends at StoryDrivenMedia created this video featuring HIV Cure Center researchers David Margolis, MD, and...
4 monthes ago - UNC Healthcare - 2 articles
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Makeup Artist Bobbi Brown Just Launched a Wellness Brand
Skincare and makeup are great-and while they can make a heck of a difference in your appearance, outer beauty also starts on the inside. Everything you ingest plays a role in...
Camila Mendes Poses Makeup Free-and Shares the 5 Skincare Products She Uses...
Joining stars like Megan Mullally, Yara Shahidi and Emmy Rossum, Riverdale ‘s Camila Mendes, 23, went without one ounce of makeup to pose for PEOPLE's The Beautiful Issue this...
This $5 Product Helps Me Manage My Keratosis Pilaris
Simple but highly effective, this product has dramatically improved my annoying skin condition. I've had Keratosis Pilaris, a condition that causes acne-like bumps to appear on...
Strahl earns MIRA award from NIH
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences awarded Brian Strahl, PhD, $1.9 million over five years to continue investigating the detailed mechanisms of gene expression...
Berg quoted in NY Times, WRAL Tech Wire on genetic screening
As genetic testing increases in popularity, experts question the usefulness of screening disease risks for the general public until further research establishes best practices.
“White Coats Black Doctors” builds legacy, plans for the future
On April 9, Celeste Brown, one of the co-founders of the White Coats Black Doctors Foundation was honored with a Public Service Award from the University of North Carolina. On...
Mental Health Evaluation for Gender Confirmation Surgery
The requests for medically necessary surgical interventions for transgender individuals have steadily increased over the past several years. So too has the recognition of the...
Dr. Sinha in the News
These days, it seems like everyone is hoping to become a trending topic. With the constant pace of news and updates, however, it can be challenging to get noticed and stand out...
After the Storms
It's been six months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Jennifer Sutherland Kelly, PharmD, a pharmacist in the emergency department at UNC Hospitals, arrived on the...