Long-term contact lens wear is closely linked with dry eye. Beth Friedland, MD, shared her tips on managing this condition with Everyday Health. A link to the story is in the comments.
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New research suggests that exercise can help with emotional changes due to menopause and perimenopause. “The advice I like to share with my perimenopausal and menopausal patients is not to compare themselves to who or what they used to be able to do,” says Lauren Schiff, MD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UNC School of Medicine. “Striving to achieve an abstract fitness or wellness objective can be counterproductive.”
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Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis made a big donation to help launch the Paws & Heel UNC Children’s Facility Dog Program, bringing specially trained dogs to UNC Children’s Hospital to support patients. With Jarvis’ support, the program is set to launch in 2027. You can listen to his interview with WCHL and Chapelboro.com in the article below.
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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate the people helping move breast cancer research and care forward. Patty Spears, BS, FASCO, helps bridge science at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and patient experience at UNC Health through her leadership in breast cancer clinical trials and advocacy. “Patient advocacy in research is a passion of mine that comes from my own diagnosis of breast cancer,” she shares. Read her interview via the 🔗 in the comments.
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Join us Oct. 15–16 in Chapel Hill for the 45th Annual TEACCH Autism Program Conference: Thriving with Autism: Strengthening Neuroaffirming Practices. Explore evidence-based approaches to support autistic people across classrooms, clinics, workplaces and communities. Virtual attendance and continuing education credits available! More info: https://lnkd.in/eppTbVeE
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Dr. David Wohl, a professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UNC School of Medicine, says people often try to “find the sweet spot” for timing their flu shot. “They don’t want the vaccine to run out of steam towards late winter,” said Wohl in an interview with NC Newsline. “I do generally tell people that around October is a good time to get it.” 🔗 to story is in the comments section. Photo credit: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline
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During this breast cancer awareness month, Yara Abdou, MD, MSCR, FASCO, breast medical oncologist and UNC Lineberger member, shared the one thing every woman should know about breast cancer with ABC 11. 🔗 Full video at the link in the comments.
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