UNC Department of Medicine: Chair's Corner

Dr. Hans Herfarth discusses biosimilars, the differences of biosimilars and biologics and safety issues with switching from an original drug to a biosimilar.

Dr. Hans Herfarth discusses biosimilars, the differences of biosimilars and biologics and safety issues with switching from an original drug to a biosimilar.

Dr. Jonathan Serody discusses immunotherapy as a way to treat cancer, specifically adoptive cell therapy, checkpoint inhibitor therapy and stem cell transplants. He explains how they work, what kinds of cancers they help treat and what the process is like for someone who has these treatments.

Dr. Jonathan Serody discusses immunotherapy as a way to treat cancer, specifically adoptive cell therapy, checkpoint inhibitor therapy and stem cell transplants. He explains how they work, what kinds of cancers they help treat and what the process is like for someone who has these treatments.

Dr. John Buse shares what is new in the treatment of diabetes, and highlights the benefits that SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists can offer to patients, among other topics related to diabetes treatment.

Dr. John Buse shares what is new in the treatment of diabetes, and highlights the benefits that SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists can offer to patients, among other topics related to diabetes treatment.

Galafold (migalastat) was approved in August 2018 for the treatment of Fabry disease. Jerry Walter, a patient who has Fabry, and his nephrologist, Dr. Gerald Hladik, discuss how the drug works, and common concerns and questions patients have about the treatment.

Galafold (migalastat) was approved in August 2018 for the treatment of Fabry disease. Jerry Walter, a patient who has Fabry, and his nephrologist, Dr. Gerald Hladik, discuss how the drug works, and common concerns and questions patients have about the treatment.

What is Fabry disease? Jerry Walter and Dr. Gerald Hladik discuss this disease, the symptoms, and concerns patients often have.

What is Fabry disease? Jerry Walter and Dr. Gerald Hladik discuss this disease, the symptoms, and concerns patients often have.

Dr. Manish Saha talks with Dr. Ron Falk about thrombotic microangiopathy, or TMA. They discuss two types of TMA, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and hemolytic syndrome, and the symptoms associated with each. They also talk about the testing and treatment for TMA.

Dr. Manish Saha talks with Dr. Ron Falk about thrombotic microangiopathy, or TMA. They discuss two types of TMA, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and hemolytic syndrome, and the symptoms associated with each. They also talk about the testing and treatment for TMA.

What is hereditary hemochromatosis? Dr. Sid Barritt discusses this disease with Dr. Ron Falk. This genetic condition causes excess iron to deposit in different parts of the body. They talk about the symptoms and how one can be tested, and the treatment for hereditary hemochromatosis.

What is hereditary hemochromatosis? Dr. Sid Barritt discusses this disease with Dr. Ron Falk. This genetic condition causes excess iron to deposit in different parts of the body. They talk about the symptoms and how one can be tested, and the treatment for hereditary hemochromatosis.

What is Long QT syndrome? Dr. Anil Gehi describes this genetic condition, the different types of Long QT, and the treatments.

What is Long QT syndrome? Dr. Anil Gehi describes this genetic condition, the different types of Long QT, and the treatments.

Dr. Raj Kasthuri talks about hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, also known as HHT, with Dr. Ron Falk. Dr. Kasthuri describes the symptoms, how it can affect internal organs, and treatment for HHT. They also discuss some of the reasons that many people who have HHT are not aware of what they have.

Dr. Raj Kasthuri talks about hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, also known as HHT, with Dr. Ron Falk. Dr. Kasthuri describes the symptoms, how it can affect internal organs, and treatment for HHT. They also discuss some of the reasons that many people who have HHT are not aware of what they have.

What is polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, and how is it diagnosed and treated? Dr. Amy Mottl talks about this genetic disorder with Dr. Ron Falk, and the complications it can cause. She also discusses new treatments available for patients.

What is polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, and how is it diagnosed and treated? Dr. Amy Mottl talks about this genetic disorder with Dr. Ron Falk, and the complications it can cause. She also discusses new treatments available for patients.

Dr. Scott Donaldson talks with Dr. Ron Falk about cystic fibrosis, the testing and treatment for CF, and how people are living longer with the disease today.

Dr. Scott Donaldson talks with Dr. Ron Falk about cystic fibrosis, the testing and treatment for CF, and how people are living longer with the disease today.

What is new in genetics as it relates to your health? This episode features Dr. Jim Evans and is the first of a series of episodes focused on genetic diseases. Dr. Evans talks with Dr. Ron Falk about what is new in genetic testing and when it is most helpful for patients. They also discuss concerns and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic tests and CRISPR technology.

What is new in genetics as it relates to your health? This episode features Dr. Jim Evans and is the first of a series of episodes focused on genetic diseases. Dr. Evans talks with Dr. Ron Falk about what is new in genetic testing and when it is most helpful for patients. They also discuss concerns and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic tests and CRISPR technology.

What are some reasons to participate in HIV cure research? A UNC research study participant, Rob, shares his personal reasons, and describes his involvement in recent studies. Dr. David Margolis, who leads HIV cure research at UNC, joins the conversation and describes where cure research is today, including specifics on Vorinostat trials, and where their work is headed.

What are some reasons to participate in HIV cure research? A UNC research study participant, Rob, shares his personal reasons, and describes his involvement in recent studies. Dr. David Margolis, who leads HIV cure research at UNC, joins the conversation and describes where cure research is today, including specifics on Vorinostat trials, and where their work is headed.

Women and minorities often face extra challenges related to preventing and treating HIV, especially for those in a high-risk environment or who have difficulty accessing medical care. Dr. Adaora Adimora describes specific ways to help these individuals have better outcomes.

Women and minorities often face extra challenges related to preventing and treating HIV, especially for those in a high-risk environment or who have difficulty accessing medical care. Dr. Adaora Adimora describes specific ways to help these individuals have better outcomes.

How effective is HIV treatment today? What sorts of side effects do they cause? Dr. Joe Eron addresses concerns and questions related to HIV medications in this HIV Matters episode. He explains how they work in the body, and describes the latest research being done to improve treatment.

How effective is HIV treatment today? What sorts of side effects do they cause? Dr. Joe Eron addresses concerns and questions related to HIV medications in this HIV Matters episode. He explains how they work in the body, and describes the latest research being done to improve treatment.

When someone is diagnosed with HIV, what kind of care do they need? Claire Farel answers these questions and many more in this podcast about getting medical care for HIV.

When someone is diagnosed with HIV, what kind of care do they need? Claire Farel answers these questions and many more in this podcast about getting medical care for HIV.

Dr. Christopher Hurt talks preventing HIV with PrEP- pre-exposure prophylaxis. He describes what it is, how to get it, and who might want to consider using PrEP.

Dr. Christopher Hurt talks preventing HIV with PrEP- pre-exposure prophylaxis. He describes what it is, how to get it, and who might want to consider using PrEP.

Dr. David Wohl talks about the importance of not only controlling the virus, but taking good care of your overall health and well-being. He suggests ways people can improve their chances of living a long and healthy life.

Dr. David Wohl talks about the importance of not only controlling the virus, but taking good care of your overall health and well-being. He suggests ways people can improve their chances of living a long and healthy life.

Dr. Patty Chang discusses evaluation for heart transplant, recovery and follow-up, and the differences between a heart transplant and a ventricular assist device.

Dr. Patty Chang discusses evaluation for heart transplant, recovery and follow-up, and the differences between a heart transplant and a ventricular assist device.

Andy Nelson, a person who has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and received a double lung transplant, shares his story here about having idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his journey to getting new lungs, and his recovery since the transplant.

Andy Nelson, a person who has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and received a double lung transplant, shares his story here about having idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his journey to getting new lungs, and his recovery since the transplant.

Dr. David Gerber and Dr. Skip Hayashi talk about liver transplant, the MELD score and how it is used, recovery, and more related topics.

Dr. David Gerber and Dr. Skip Hayashi talk about liver transplant, the MELD score and how it is used, recovery, and more related topics.

Kevin Howell, a kidney transplant recipient, shares his story about getting sick, being on dialysis while working full-time, finding an unexpected kidney donor, and his recovery to health.

Kevin Howell, a kidney transplant recipient, shares his story about getting sick, being on dialysis while working full-time, finding an unexpected kidney donor, and his recovery to health.

Dr. Alex Toledo and Dr. Karin True talk about kidney transplant, covering topics including benefits of an early transplant, living versus deceased donor organs, preparation and recovery from surgery, and more.

Dr. Alex Toledo and Dr. Karin True talk about kidney transplant, covering topics including benefits of an early transplant, living versus deceased donor organs, preparation and recovery from surgery, and more.

JoAnne, a patient with alpha-gal allergy, joins Dr. Ron Falk and Dr. Scott Commins to talk about her experience with getting diagnosed with alpha-gal allergy.

JoAnne, a patient with alpha-gal allergy, joins Dr. Ron Falk and Dr. Scott Commins to talk about her experience with getting diagnosed with alpha-gal allergy.

Dr. Scott Commins describes alpha-gal allergy, talks about the symptoms of an alpha-gal reaction, how one can be tested for the allergy, and changes in diet recommended for patients who have alpha-gal.

Dr. Scott Commins describes alpha-gal allergy, talks about the symptoms of an alpha-gal reaction, how one can be tested for the allergy, and changes in diet recommended for patients who have alpha-gal.

Dr. Wesley Burks discusses peanut allergy; he addresses anxieties families have concerning peanut allergy, how to respond to a reaction, and describes the current research and treatments.