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Made it here to the Blue Skies. We are a Network of Practice-based Research networks. We do our research in community clinics focusing on primary care, both adult and pediatrics. We do clinical research, implementation, dissemination and practice facilitation.
Our patient and community engagement in research partners at UNC-CH published on the challenges and facilitators for community-engaged research from both researcher and community partner perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Researcher and community partner perspectives on community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic | Journal of Clinical and Translational Science | Cambridge Core
Researcher and community partner perspectives on community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic - Volume 9 Issue 1
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August 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our patient and community engagement in research partners at UNC-CH published on the challenges and facilitators for community-engaged research from both researcher and community partner perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Profile on Dr. Michelle Hernandez, our Pediatric and Adolescent Director. endeavors.unc.edu/breathing-be...
Read about her journey as a physician and researcher using patient-center approaches.
Read about her journey as a physician and researcher using patient-center approaches.
Breathing Beyond Barriers - UNC Research Stories
Michelle Hernandez is leading asthma research in rural communities across North Carolina to make care and clinical studies more accessible.
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July 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Profile on Dr. Michelle Hernandez, our Pediatric and Adolescent Director. endeavors.unc.edu/breathing-be...
Read about her journey as a physician and researcher using patient-center approaches.
Read about her journey as a physician and researcher using patient-center approaches.
Re-Think the Strip: de-implementing a low value practice in primary care has just been published in BMC Primary Care
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Re-Think the Strip: de-implementing a low value practice in primary care - BMC Primary Care
Background Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a low value health care practice that does not benefit most patients with non-insulin treated type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This paper evaluates Re-Thin...
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April 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Re-Think the Strip: de-implementing a low value practice in primary care has just been published in BMC Primary Care
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This early access article showcases the results of a United States public opinion survey revealing a tremendous disparity between current levels of #PrimaryCare spending & public perceptions of primary care expenditure and value. #FMsky #Medsky
This early access article showcases the results of a United States public opinion survey revealing a tremendous disparity between current levels of #PrimaryCare spending & public perceptions of primary care expenditure and value. #FMsky #Medsky
March 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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This early access article showcases the results of a United States public opinion survey revealing a tremendous disparity between current levels of #PrimaryCare spending & public perceptions of primary care expenditure and value. #FMsky #Medsky
This early access article showcases the results of a United States public opinion survey revealing a tremendous disparity between current levels of #PrimaryCare spending & public perceptions of primary care expenditure and value. #FMsky #Medsky
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Today, on #WorldObesityDay, transform your approach to managing obesity by participating in these four free CME activities from NEJM Group. Learn more: nej.md/3F6dWWz
March 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Today, on #WorldObesityDay, transform your approach to managing obesity by participating in these four free CME activities from NEJM Group. Learn more: nej.md/3F6dWWz
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This video from NEJM Evidence explores the basis for non-inferiority trials, the meaning of non-inferiority margins, and the interpretation of a non-inferiority trial’s results.
Check out our Stats, STAT! playlist on YouTube to explore more statistical concepts: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MedSky
Check out our Stats, STAT! playlist on YouTube to explore more statistical concepts: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MedSky
March 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This video from NEJM Evidence explores the basis for non-inferiority trials, the meaning of non-inferiority margins, and the interpretation of a non-inferiority trial’s results.
Check out our Stats, STAT! playlist on YouTube to explore more statistical concepts: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MedSky
Check out our Stats, STAT! playlist on YouTube to explore more statistical concepts: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MedSky
“These data suggest the potential of semaglutide and similar drugs to fill an unmet need for the treatment of alcohol use disorder,” said senior author Klara Klein of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
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Can semaglutide be used as a tool to combat alcohol cravings?
By Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story 2/20/25 (LAPost.com) — New research suggests semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could help people reduce th...
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February 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“These data suggest the potential of semaglutide and similar drugs to fill an unmet need for the treatment of alcohol use disorder,” said senior author Klara Klein of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
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"Assess the impact of receiving CAPTURE (COPD Assessment in Primary Care to Identify Undiagnosed Respiratory Disease and Exacerbation Risk) screening scores on clinical and patient outcomes. "
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Impact of the CAPTURE COPD Screening Tool in US Primary Care: A Cluster Randomized Trial | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine | Articles in Press
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January 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Assess the impact of receiving CAPTURE (COPD Assessment in Primary Care to Identify Undiagnosed Respiratory Disease and Exacerbation Risk) screening scores on clinical and patient outcomes. "
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Identifying individuals with diabetes who have multiple SDOH may be helpful for detecting those at higher risk of experiencing or dying from CVD events.
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Social Determinants of Health and Cardiovascular Risk among Adults with Diabetes: The Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study
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January 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Identifying individuals with diabetes who have multiple SDOH may be helpful for detecting those at higher risk of experiencing or dying from CVD events.
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A NEW Early Access original research article shows that expanding access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in #PrimaryCare is key to addressing the opioid crisis.
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January 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A NEW Early Access original research article shows that expanding access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in #PrimaryCare is key to addressing the opioid crisis.
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#Flu season is in high gear. Wastewater data shows elevated levels of influenza A nationwide.
Data viz by @jaspar.bsky.social
Data viz by @jaspar.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#Flu season is in high gear. Wastewater data shows elevated levels of influenza A nationwide.
Data viz by @jaspar.bsky.social
Data viz by @jaspar.bsky.social
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𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒:
In patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD, weekly semaglutide significantly reduced risks of major kidney events, cardiovascular events, and death from any cause while slowing loss of kidney function. nej.md/44U3slP
#MedSky
In patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD, weekly semaglutide significantly reduced risks of major kidney events, cardiovascular events, and death from any cause while slowing loss of kidney function. nej.md/44U3slP
#MedSky
January 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒:
In patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD, weekly semaglutide significantly reduced risks of major kidney events, cardiovascular events, and death from any cause while slowing loss of kidney function. nej.md/44U3slP
#MedSky
In patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD, weekly semaglutide significantly reduced risks of major kidney events, cardiovascular events, and death from any cause while slowing loss of kidney function. nej.md/44U3slP
#MedSky
Scott P. Commins, who specializes in Alpha-Gal Syndrome at UNC School of Medicine says, “Like what is it about the specific bite and/or the specific person? Why doesn’t everyone get this? And the short answer is we don’t know. We’re working on that.”
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Alpha-gal Syndrome: West Virginians speak out on their many frustrations
In part two of the Alpha Gal Syndrome series I talk with West Virginians living with Alpha-Gal to learn it has changed their lives, what frustrations they're encountered and more.
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January 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Scott P. Commins, who specializes in Alpha-Gal Syndrome at UNC School of Medicine says, “Like what is it about the specific bite and/or the specific person? Why doesn’t everyone get this? And the short answer is we don’t know. We’re working on that.”
www.wtap.com/2025/01/03/a...
www.wtap.com/2025/01/03/a...
2023 reported the first drop in over a decade, with a BMI of 30.21.
Even though the reported decrease is just 0.03, medical experts say it is a hopeful sign the U.S. is moving in the right direction.
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Even though the reported decrease is just 0.03, medical experts say it is a hopeful sign the U.S. is moving in the right direction.
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U.S. BMI drops for first time in a decade: New study reveals promising health trends
The study recently published in the JAMA Health Forum looked at 16.7 million adults from 2013-2023 between 25-75 years old.
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January 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
2023 reported the first drop in over a decade, with a BMI of 30.21.
Even though the reported decrease is just 0.03, medical experts say it is a hopeful sign the U.S. is moving in the right direction.
www.wral.com/news/local/a...
Even though the reported decrease is just 0.03, medical experts say it is a hopeful sign the U.S. is moving in the right direction.
www.wral.com/news/local/a...
Centralized Colorectal Cancer Screening Outreach in Federally Qualified Health Centers
A Randomized Clinical Trial
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A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Centralized CRC Screening Outreach in Federally Qualified Health Centers
This randomized clinical trial examines the effect of an outreach intervention with mailed fecal immunochemical testing kits on receipt of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among adults with average r...
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December 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Centralized Colorectal Cancer Screening Outreach in Federally Qualified Health Centers
A Randomized Clinical Trial
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A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Previous research has shown this kind of intervention is effective in large, integrated health systems. However, its impact was unknown in FQHCs, which operate as small, grant-funded entities that are often under-resourced and serve as safety-net care providers.
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Home testing kits and coordinated outreach substantially improve colorectal cancer screening rates - UNC Lineberger
Previous research has shown this kind of intervention is effective in large, integrated health systems. However, its impact was unknown in federally qualified health centers and the patient population...
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December 20, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Previous research has shown this kind of intervention is effective in large, integrated health systems. However, its impact was unknown in FQHCs, which operate as small, grant-funded entities that are often under-resourced and serve as safety-net care providers.
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended AGAINST use of vitamin D +/- Ca for the primary prevention of fractures (or falls) in postmenopausal women/men > 60 years of age. or older.
Draft Recommendation: Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Falls and Fractures in Community-Dwelling Adults: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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December 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended AGAINST use of vitamin D +/- Ca for the primary prevention of fractures (or falls) in postmenopausal women/men > 60 years of age. or older.
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Is Your EHR Improving Patient ‘Techquity’? #healthit #HealthEquity #sdoh
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Is Your EHR Improving Patient ‘Techquity’? | Healthcare IT Today
The following is a guest article by Khalid Al-Maskari, Founder and CEO at HiMS Technology has transformed healthcare, but the benefits have not been distributed evenly. Technology can actually be a barrier for some populations. Inequitable access to care in general and technology-based care in particular lead to inferior health outcomes among those affected. Electronic
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December 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Is Your EHR Improving Patient ‘Techquity’? #healthit #HealthEquity #sdoh
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This special report underscores the need for a multidimensional approach to diabetes manage in #PrimaryCare, emphasizing decisive action by policymakers to equip PCPs with resources & support to effectively address the nations diabetes epidemic. #FMsky #Medsky
This special report underscores the need for a multidimensional approach to diabetes manage in #PrimaryCare, emphasizing decisive action by policymakers to equip PCPs with resources & support to effectively address the nations diabetes epidemic. #FMsky #Medsky
December 18, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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This special report underscores the need for a multidimensional approach to diabetes manage in #PrimaryCare, emphasizing decisive action by policymakers to equip PCPs with resources & support to effectively address the nations diabetes epidemic. #FMsky #Medsky
This special report underscores the need for a multidimensional approach to diabetes manage in #PrimaryCare, emphasizing decisive action by policymakers to equip PCPs with resources & support to effectively address the nations diabetes epidemic. #FMsky #Medsky
UNC-Chapel Hill Ranks 9th nationally for Research www.unc.edu/posts/2024/1...
Carolina ranks 9th nationally for research | UNC-Chapel Hill
With a $190 million increase in research activity, the University is now among the top 10 U.S. research institutions.
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December 18, 2024 at 2:21 PM
UNC-Chapel Hill Ranks 9th nationally for Research www.unc.edu/posts/2024/1...
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Check out Dr. Lauren Schiff’s latest @nejm.org article, "Providing Effective Medical Care to Autistic People." This Perspectives piece is packed with essential clinical pearls for better supporting patients with autism. #AutismCare #AutismAwareness
Read more: www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/2024/1...
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December 16, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Check out Dr. Lauren Schiff’s latest @nejm.org article, "Providing Effective Medical Care to Autistic People." This Perspectives piece is packed with essential clinical pearls for better supporting patients with autism. #AutismCare #AutismAwareness
Read more: www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/2024/1...
Read more: www.med.unc.edu/obgyn/2024/1...
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An article from our most recent issue provides a practical model for inclusive research design, showing how to streamline consensus-building while ensuring that stakeholder voices drive meaningful health care outcomes. #FMsky #Medsky
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Building Timely Consensus Among Diverse Stakeholders: An Adapted Nominal Group Technique
PURPOSE Building timely consensus among diverse stakeholders is important in primary health care research. Consensus can be obtained using the nominal group technique which includes 5 steps: (1) intro...
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December 16, 2024 at 7:41 PM
An article from our most recent issue provides a practical model for inclusive research design, showing how to streamline consensus-building while ensuring that stakeholder voices drive meaningful health care outcomes. #FMsky #Medsky
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Interesting study in @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social on
#VitaminD3 supplementation in generally healthy older men and women from Finland - no reduction in incidence of
#Type2Diabetes
#DiabetesResearch #Endocrinology
#VitaminD3 supplementation in generally healthy older men and women from Finland - no reduction in incidence of
#Type2Diabetes
#DiabetesResearch #Endocrinology
5 year supplementation with 1600 IU or 3200 IU per day of #VitaminD3 did not reduce the incidence of #Type2Diabetes compared with placebo among generally healthy older men and women from Finland tinyurl.com/2s3by5nt 🔓
The effect of vitamin D3 supplementation on the incidence of type 2 diabetes in healthy older adults not at high risk for diabetes (FIND): a randomised controlled trial - Diabetologia
Aims/hypothesis Vitamin D insufficiency is associated with an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes, but evidence from randomised trials on the benefits of vitamin D supplementation is limited, especially ...
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December 11, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Interesting study in @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social on
#VitaminD3 supplementation in generally healthy older men and women from Finland - no reduction in incidence of
#Type2Diabetes
#DiabetesResearch #Endocrinology
#VitaminD3 supplementation in generally healthy older men and women from Finland - no reduction in incidence of
#Type2Diabetes
#DiabetesResearch #Endocrinology
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Mentions of research on Bluesky have crossed a half million posts as of this morning.
#Academicsky #Metascience #highered #MedSky
#Academicsky #Metascience #highered #MedSky
December 10, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Mentions of research on Bluesky have crossed a half million posts as of this morning.
#Academicsky #Metascience #highered #MedSky
#Academicsky #Metascience #highered #MedSky
"Given the high prevalence of iron deficiency found with the majority not associated with iron-deficiency anemia, current screening guidance may miss many individuals with iron deficiency."
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Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020
This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
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December 10, 2024 at 7:28 PM
"Given the high prevalence of iron deficiency found with the majority not associated with iron-deficiency anemia, current screening guidance may miss many individuals with iron deficiency."
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