Department of Medicine

(JULY 18, 2023) In the wake of recent severe flooding across Vermont and as cleanup begins, infectious disease expert Timothy Lahey, M.D., M.M.Sc., professor of medicine, spoke to WCAX-TV about the dangers of mold and the risks posed by contaminated water.

(JULY 12, 2023) Lung specialist Anne Dixon, M.A., B.M.B.Ch., professor of medicine, spoke with healthywomen.org about a demonstrated association between obesity and a higher risk of severe COVID-19.

Thanks to positive results from a new clinical trial in which the UVM Cancer Center and Chris Holmes, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine, played a role, the five to 25 percent of cancer patients who develop venous thrombosis will no longer need to inject themselves with a blood thinner.

(JULY 10, 2023) Endocrinologist Matthew Gilbert, M.D., professor of medicine, told iNews the surging demand for the diabetes drug Ozempic as an “off-label” weight-loss drug “is a good example of social media driving demand for a product that is effective.”

(JUNE 23, 2023) Professor Emeritus of Medicine Arthur Kunin, M.D.’52, and fellow Larner alum Ned MacCarty, M.D.’57, commented in a WVNY-TV story about an Alzheimer’s fundraiser held at The Residence at Quarry Hill, where they both live.