Supporting kids with special health care needs after Hurricane Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation across western North Carolina, families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities face heightened challenges accessing essential health care and support services. To address these needs, Duke Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is partnering with local organizations to provide resources and coordinated care for these vulnerable communities.
Restoring mitochondria shows promise for treating chronic nerve pain
Discovery at Duke School of Medicine suggests a new way to tackle the root cause of nerve pain by helping cells share energy.
Stress among older adults linked to worse surgery recovery
Study shows stress before surgery, even if not especially overwhelming, can sabotage recovery for older adults.
McDaniel named director of Duke AHEAD
Kate McDaniel, PhD, MSW, has been named the new director of Duke AHEAD, the Academy for Health Professions Education and Academic Development.
Empowering students to lead financially
In 2021, Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, MBA, PhD, and Tomeico Faison, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, partnered to create an initiative to empower future health professionals with skills to make informed financial decisions.
Avoiding viral illness during the holidays
General internist Caroline Sloan, MD, and infectious diseases specialist Cameron Wolfe, MBBS, share tips on how to prevent seasonal illnesses — and what to do if you do get sick.
Duke researchers selected to National Academy of Inventors
Aravind Asokan, a pioneer in gene therapy research, and Adam Wax, an expert in medical imaging and optical technologies, are among the newly inducted members of the prestigious organization.