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Chair's Corner is an educational podcast hosted by Dr. Ron Falk, Department of Medicine Chair at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

UNC Department of Medicine - Dr. Ron Falk


    • Jul 23, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 80 EPISODES


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    Biosimilars - with Dr. Hans Herfarth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 23:20


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

    Biosimilars - with Dr. Hans Herfarth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 23:20


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

    Immunotherapy - with Dr. Jon Serody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 23:20


    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.

    Immunotherapy - with Dr. Jon Serody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 23:20


    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.

    New Diabetes Treatments - with Dr. John Buse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 30:45


    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.

    New Diabetes Treatments - with Dr. John Buse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 30:45


    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 - with Jerry Walter & Dr. Gerald Hladik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 13:27


    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 - with Jerry Walter & Dr. Gerald Hladik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 13:27


    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.

    Fabry disease - with Jerry Walter & Dr. Gerald Hladik

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 25:52


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

    Fabry disease - with Jerry Walter & Dr. Gerald Hladik

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 25:52


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

    Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - with Dr. Manish Saha

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 16:32


    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.

    Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - with Dr. Manish Saha

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 16:32


    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.

    Hereditary Hemochromatosis - with Dr. Sid Barritt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 20:49


    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.

    Hereditary Hemochromatosis - with Dr. Sid Barritt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 20:49


    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.

    Long QT Syndrome - with Dr. Anil Gehi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 18:55


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

    Long QT Syndrome - with Dr. Anil Gehi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 18:55


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

    Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) - with Dr. Raj Kasthuri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 17:38


    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.

    Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) - with Dr. Raj Kasthuri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 17:38


    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.

    Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) - with Dr. Amy Mottl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 27:46


    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.

    Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) - with Dr. Amy Mottl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 27:46


    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.

    Cystic Fibrosis - with Dr. Scott Donaldson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 16:41


    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.

    Cystic Fibrosis - with Dr. Scott Donaldson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 16:41


    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.

    Genetic Testing & Technology - with Dr. Jim Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 37:10


    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.

    Genetic Testing & Technology - with Dr. Jim Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 37:10


    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.

    Participating in HIV Cure Research - with a UNC Study Participant & Dr. David Margolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 21:49


    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.

    Participating in HIV Cure Research - with a UNC Study Participant & Dr. David Margolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 21:49


    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.

    HIV-Related Challenges Facing Women & Minorities with Dr. Adaora Adimora

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 29:10


    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.

    HIV-Related Challenges Facing Women & Minorities with Dr. Adaora Adimora

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 29:10


    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.

    HIV Treatment with Dr. Joe Eron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 21:55


    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.

    HIV Treatment with Dr. Joe Eron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 21:55


    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.

    Getting Care for HIV with Dr. Claire Farel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 28:15


    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.

    Getting Care for HIV with Dr. Claire Farel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 28:15


    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.

    Preventing HIV with Prep with Dr. Christopher Hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 21:19


    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.

    Preventing HIV with Prep with Dr. Christopher Hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 21:19


    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.

    Living a Long Life with HIV with Dr. David Wohl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 26:37


    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.

    Living a Long Life with HIV with Dr. David Wohl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 26:37


    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.

    Heart Transplant with Dr. Patty Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2017 17:38


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

    Heart Transplant with Dr. Patty Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2017 17:38


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

    Lung Transplant Patient Story with Andy Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 39:21


    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.

    Lung Transplant Patient Story with Andy Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 39:21


    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.

    Liver Transplant with Dr. David Gerber and Dr. Skip Hayashi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 26:07


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

    Liver Transplant with Dr. David Gerber and Dr. Skip Hayashi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 26:07


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

    Kidney Transplant Patient Story with Kevin Howell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 22:46


    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.

    Kidney Transplant Patient Story with Kevin Howell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 22:46


    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.

    Kidney Transplant with Dr. Alex Toledo and Dr. Karin True

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 32:41


    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.

    Kidney Transplant with Dr. Alex Toledo and Dr. Karin True

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 32:41


    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.

    Alpha-Gal Allergy Patient Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 19:39


    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.

    Alpha-Gal Allergy Patient Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 19:39


    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.

    Alpha-Gal Allergy with Dr. Scott Commins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 32:18


    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.

    Alpha-Gal Allergy with Dr. Scott Commins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 32:18


    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.

    Peanut Allergy with Dr. Wesley Burks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 25:34


    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.

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