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Jan. 26, 2006
Carolina in the News
Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina
people and programs cited recently in the media:National Coverage
Experts: Mind Acetaminophen Doses Carefully
NBC News Channel
Recent research indicates an increase in accidental poisonings from an over-the-counter painkiller. ..."Tylenol or acetaminophen is metabolized through the liver, so other drugs, like alcohol, (are) also metabolized through the liver. So, the more things you have through the liver, that's what leads to acute liver failure," said Stefanie Ferreri, of the University of North Carolina's School of Pharmacy.
A push to focus on worst cases in child abuse
The Christian Science Monitor
Calls to New York's child-abuse hot line have spiked dramatically ever since Nixzmary Brown was buried. ..."What it is attempting to do is to respond in a more helpful way … by supporting parents in their responses rather than automatically approaching it from a criminal-investigation standpoint," says Lynn Usher, professor of social work at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
Regional Coverage
Young adults risk gum disease
The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.)
Ah, the joys of youth: Going to hookah bars, enjoying the dating scene, sporting tongue studs and lip rings … developing gum disease. OK, perhaps that last one isn't so joyful. ...Dr. Ray White, a University of North Carolina researcher, is leading a team that is studying periodontal disease in young people, many of whom are in their 20s.
Unhealthful activity more common in young adults
The Minnesota Daily (St. Paul)
During a typical weekend, students on campus might scarf cheeseburgers, smoke with their friends or spend a night drinking at a party. According to a study by the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, when American youth hit early adulthood, unhealthful behaviors increase.
State & Local Coverage
UNC-Chapel Hill tuition could rise
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Tuition and fees at UNC-Chapel Hill could rise next year by 9 percent for in-state undergraduates and nearly 7 percent for out-of-state students, the university’s trustees recommended today. The plan is likely to win final approval next month by the UNC system’s Board of Governors.
UNC Trustees Approve Tuition, Fee Increase
The Associated Press (N.C.)
Trustees approved increases for tuition and fees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that are less for in-state students and more for out-of-state students than the chancellor recommended. Trustees on Wednesday approved increases of 9 percent for in-state undergraduates, or $250 more per year; and nearly 7 percent for out-of-state students, or $1,100 more.
Related Link: http://www.wnct.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WNCT/MGArticle/NCT_
BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1137833663854UNC trustees OK tuition hikes
The Chapel Hill Herald
The UNC Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to raise tuition by $250 for undergraduates from North Carolina and by $1,100 for undergraduates from out of state. ... At the finance committee meeting, Moeser said he was concerned that a large gap in increases for residents and non-residents could discourage some students. "I don't want our non-resident students to feel that we view them as cash cows," Moeser said.
Related Link: http://www.heraldsun.com/state%5C6-693961.htmlUNC-CH Board Of Trustees Approves Tuition Increase
WRAL-TV (CBS, Raleigh)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees approved a plan Wednesday afternoon to increase tuition and fees at the university, which would generate about $5 million in new revenue. ...UNC-Chapel Hill was recently ranked first, for the fifth consecutive year, among the best values at the top 100 public universities in the nation by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
Related Link: http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=central&id=3844461Holocaust expert to speak
The Chapel Hill Herald
Holocaust expert Deborah Lipstadt will headline the spring lecture series at UNC's Carolina Center for Jewish Studies with a talk on April 10. Lipstadt, the Dorot professor of modern Jewish and Holocaust studies at Emory University, is the author of several books, including "History on Trial: My Day in Court with David Irving."
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jan06/jewishstudies012006.htmWilmington Ten is panel's focus
The Chapel Hill Herald
The Institute of African American Research, in association with the Center for the Study of the American South, the Southern Oral History Project and UNC's Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs presents "We Remember the Wilmington Ten -- 35 Years Later."
Pill's link to weight gain might be myth
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Contrary to popular belief, birth control pills do not cause weight gain, researchers at Family Health International in Research Triangle Park reported Wednesday. ..."The myth is rampant," said Dr. David Grimes, the study's co-author and vice president of biomedical affairs at the nonprofit organization, which promotes reproductive and family health. The pill has been dogged by the myth almost from the start. Grimes, who is also a clinical professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said he deals with the false perception every day in practice.
New helmets could reduce concussions on gridiron
The Associated Press (N.C.)
Newer helmet technology could reduce the risk of high school football players getting concussions, but not the severity of the injury, according to new research. ..."(It) supports what we have anecdotally been discovering over the past few years," said Kevin Guskiewicz, chairman of the department of exercise and sport science at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Watch saturated fat, too (Commentary)
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Food companies now have to list trans fat on food labels, and that's good news for shoppers looking for information to guide healthy food choices. But the hoopla around the new labels has a potential downside: Attention to trans fat could shift the focus away from saturated fat, and researchers say saturated fat is equally as damaging to your health. ...Suzanne Havala Hobbs is a registered dietitian and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy at UNC.
Better drugs cut number of deaths due to breast cancer (Commentary)
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
The number of women dying of breast cancer has dropped by almost one-third over the past decade. This incredible accomplishment is due to better screening, better treatment of women with advanced disease, and better drugs to prevent recurrence. Most breast cancers are diagnosed at a curable stage, when they can be seen only in the breast or in the lymph nodes of the armpit. Unfortunately, some of those cancers recur years later in organs like the lung, liver or bone. Breast cancer recurrence in distant organs is incurable. ...Lisa A. Carey, M.D., is an associate professor of hematology-oncology in the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine and a member of UNC's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Wireless network interests merchants
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
About 70 percent of downtown Chapel Hill businesses that responded to a survey are interested in a downtown wireless network, according to a recent poll by the Center for Public Technology at UNC-Chapel Hill's Institute of Government.
BBC will broadcast live from Bull City
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
A million people in the United States and as many as five million worldwide will listen to the BBC Newshour with Robin Lustig in a live broadcast Monday morning from Durham. ... WUNC general manager Joan Siefert Rose expects a full house and suggests reserving a seat as soon as possible. Lustig and BBC World Service producers are already in the area recording segments for the broadcasts.
Issues & Trends
Tough choice: New UA president could be named tomorrow
Tucson Citizen
The four finalists for the University of Arizona presidency have finished answering hundreds of questions in nearly 50 hours of community meetings. This is a pivotal point for UA. ...Robert N. Shelton knows how to manage large budget cuts. In five years, he experienced more than $100 million in funding cuts at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
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