Volunteers Call Donors to Say ‘Thank You’
Volunteers called 3,000 philanthropic donors and sent handwritten notes to 200 more to thank them for their generous support during the 11th annual Duke Health Thank-a-thon on February 21.
Flight Attendants’ Job Demands Linked to Menstrual Irregularities
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examine how occupational demands play a role in painful periods.
Making a House a Home: Student Group Fills Gap for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Moving into a new home can bring about a mix of feelings, from joy to stress. But for someone just getting back on their feet after experiencing homelessness, the transition can be that much harder, and at times, isolating.
Remembering Duke Hospital's Futuristic Tram
From 1979 to 2009, Duke Hospital ran a futuristic rail system to transport patients, staff, and visitors between Duke South, Duke North, and Parking Garage No. 2.
Dean’s Awards Celebrate Rising Stars in Biomedical Research
Dean’s Award for Research Excellence recognizes basic science achievements of PhD candidates and their impact beyond the lab.
Life Saved: Intramural Basketball Player Rescued with CPR, AED
When a Duke physical therapist collapsed in Wilson Recreation Center, quick thinking and well-trained individuals revived him.
Tighe Named to Lead School of Medicine’s Climate Research Strategy
Robert M. Tighe, MD, has been appointed to lead the development of the School of Medicine’s research strategy on the impact of climate change on health.
Engineering a More Elegant Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson’s
Adaptive form of deep brain stimulation with twice the number of electrodes improved the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in six patients
A Medical Hub for North Carolina
The Founding of Duke Hospital and Schools of Medicine and Nursing turn Duke into medical powerhouse.
Women Making an Impact Across School of Medicine Missions
To celebrate Women's History Month, Mary Klotman, MD, shares a recap of various women she has interviewed who are making an impact on health and equity.