Little-Known REM Sleep Disorder Linked to Neurodegenerative Brain Diseases
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye…
North Carolina Medical Board names new CEO
The North Carolina Medical Board has named Thomas W. Mansfield, JD, as its new Chief…
In Memoriam: NCMS Lifetime Member Dr. James Jones, Sr.
Dr. James Jones, Sr. (image credit: UNC Pembroke) NCMS Lifetime member Dr. James…
2023 Child Health Report Card: NC Failing in Areas of Youth Mental Health
The NC Child and the NC Institute of Medicine recently released the 2023 Child Health…
NCMS at Work: White Coat Day
On May 23, NCMS teamed up with the North Carolina Rheumatology Association (NCRA) for a…
Early Onset of Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Dementia Risk
New data findings suggest that people who develop type 2 diabetes before age 60 years are…
FDA approves Rinvoq for treatment of Crohn’s disease
Patients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug…
Study: A Little Exercise Could Reap Big Benefits
A new study looking at the exercise habits of 577,909 adults in the US found that just 10…
Cigna Delays Implementation of New Modifier 25 Requirements
The North Carolina Medical Society, in collaboration with the Specialty Societies, the AMA,…
Brain, Spine Implants Enable Paralyzed Man to Walk and Climb Staris
Gert-Jan Oskam walks, thanks to a system of wireless implants in his brain and spinal cord. (photo:…