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New Breakthrough Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
For more than 50 years, oral levodopa has been considered the gold standard in treatment for Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Robert Wiggins (image credit: Novant) But there’s finally a breakthrough...
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Double Trouble: Diabetes and Falls
People with diabetes are at higher risk for falls. Etiologies include vision changes from retinopathy, damage to both peripheral and central nerves, side effects from medicines, and co-morbidities...
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Federal Provider Enrollment Application Fee Increase for 2025
The federal fee for Medicaid enrollment has increased to $730 for calendar year 2025 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Register 89 FR 95215 (see Medicare, Medicaid,...
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KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE As families come together during the holidays, encourage your patients to explore their family health history. Cone Health’s Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, explains how your...
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Scientists Find the Secret Weapon of ‘Conan the Bacterium’
Deinococcus radiodurans, also called “Conan the Bacterium” by scientists, is seen under a microscope. Michael Daly/USU ‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists...
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Future NC Proton Beam Therapy Center Receives Historic Gift
An anonymous donor has made a $50 million gift to Duke University Health System toward the development of a proton beam therapy center. The donation is the largest philanthropic gift received by...
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Secure Your Spot at the NCMS Advocacy Summit!
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, community leader, or passionate individual, the NCMS Advocacy Summit provides a platform to discuss, learn, and collaborate on shaping the future of...
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Durham-Orange Medical Society Holds Final Member Meeting of the Year
On December 11, the Durham-Orange Medical Society hosted its final membership meeting of 2024, featuring a dynamic and interactive presentation by Anthony Galanos, MD, PA, a Palliative Care...
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NCDHHS Receives 1115 Medicaid Waiver Approval
A Message from NCDHHS: In 2018, NCDHHS won approval from the Federal government to try an innovative approach to improving North Carolinian’s health. Recognizing that health doesn’t just happen at...
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Could Personalizing Complete Blood Count Test Improve Patient Care?
Using personalized rather than standard reference points for the routine blood test known as a complete blood count (CBC) could improve assessments of patient health and diagnosis of diseases in...
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Interested in Becoming an Independent Medical Reviewer for the NC Medical Board?
NCMB relies on professional opinions provided by independent outside medical reviewers to help determine the outcome of disciplinary cases that involve questions about the quality of medical care...
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Mark Your Calendar! 11th Annual Heart to Heart Event
Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold its 11th annual Heart to Heart event on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the St. James Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. February is heart health...
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Former NCMS President Dr. Devdutta Sangvai Picked to Lead Health and Human...
Devdutta Sangvai, MD, MBA, FAAFP Former North Carolina Medical Society President Dr. Devdutta Sangvai Tapped by Governor-Elect Josh Stein to Lead NC DHHS RALEIGH — Governor-elect Josh Stein unveiled...
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NC Medicaid Expansion Hits Goal Year Ahead of Projections
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)...
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NCMS at Work for YOU: 2024 End of Session Legislative Report
As the largest physician organization in the state, the NCMS devotes significant resources to advocating physician viewpoints in the public policy arena. Success in these endeavors requires direct...
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Inflammatory Foods Linked to Increased Incidence of Dementia
Diets higher in inflammatory foods were tied to an increased incidence of dementia in older adults, longitudinal data from the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort showed. Over 13 years of...
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With Red Dye No. 3 Under FDA Scrutiny, a Ban Could Come Soon!
Since 2022, the Food and Drug Administration has been reviewing a petition to ban food dye, Red No. 3. Now, a decision could come soon. The petroleum-based dye has been used for more than 50 years...
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12 Holiday Scams on Santa’s Naughty List!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … for scammers! The Better Business Bureau has compiled a list of the top 12 holiday scams this holiday season, with guidance on how to avoid most of them:...
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What You and Your Patients Should Know About Radon
Beginning January 1, 2025, the North Carolina Radon Program is making available one Radon kit per home. Once received, please use the kit as soon as you receive it. If you do not receive your kit...
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Join NCMS Board Member Dr. Karen Smith Thursday for a Discussion on...
Join the conversation on cardiovascular health with NCMS Board member Dr. Karen Smith, alongside other healthcare professionals, this Thursday, December 19, at 7:00 pm. About Us Open My Heart...
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