To determine the needs of caregivers of older adults (65+ years) in rural versus urban areas, from the perspective of the social worker. This information will be used to identify and address healthcare disparities of older adults and their caregivers.

The purpose of the NC Registry for Brain Health is to establish a mailing list of people who are interested in learning about ongoing research studies in North Carolina that are designed to improve brain health and prevent conditions such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Anyone interested in learning more about this ongoing research or to get involved in these types of studies, now or in the future, may join the NC Registry for Brain Health. Joining is easy and free! You must be 18 years of age or older to register. People with and without memory disorders are welcome.

The aim of this study is to increase awareness and use of the haptics simulation lab at a research medical university using gamification. When the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry first purchased dental case simulators (Simodont), they purchased two and put them in a room disassociated with the preclinical lab resulting in very little use of the simulators. In August of 2024, eight more simulators were purchase and all ten were moved to the preclinical lab. Orientations to the simulators were in the form of eModules on Canvas and face-to-face hands-on training. Faculty members desiring to use them in their courses met with the Simodont administrator to edit cases that came with the simulators. Currently first and second year dental students are using the simulated cases in their preclinical courses with the third and fourth year students already in the clinic attending to

To document and evaluate the verbal guidance of ultrasound (US) examinations to novice US operators. The data will aid in training and development of AI-assisted US system so that novice operators can confidently use US.

The study explores imposter syndrome in EXSS undergraduates and factors associated with it.

To understand the perspectives of school staff in North Carolina on school nutrition programs and the potential impacts of offering school meals at no cost to all students.

The aim of this study for low and standard risk germ cell tumor (GCT) patients is to minimize toxicity by reducing therapy while maintaining current survival rates. The trial will eliminate chemotherapy for low risk patients who are likely cured with surgery and will observe the salvage rates among those who recur.

To compare disease-free survival (DFS) as assessed by the investigator for high-risk renal cell carcinoma patients treated with adjuvant pembrolizumab and tivozanib versus those receiving pembrolizumab alone.

The purpose of this study is to assess how the use of community health-workers for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing influences the number of women living with HIV who get screened for cervical cancer.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences of dual language educators in the classroom amidst new educational, language and curricular policy changes on the federal, state and district levels. Furthermore, this study can provide insight on potential future impacts on NC's dual language education program structure, curriculum and community. Participants: Participants of the study will consist of Dual language educators working in K-12 North Carolina schools and districts. Procedures (methods): Participant surveys and semi-structured interviews will be used for data collection. Dedoose will be used for thematic data analysis