April Stouder Appointed Program Director and Division Chief of Physician Assistant Prorgram
April Stouder, EdD, MHS, PA-C, a graduate of the Duke PA program, has been named its new program director. An associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, she previously served as associate program director and interim director.
Getting You in Sooner: How Duke Urology Used Data to Streamline Care
By analyzing referral data and optimizing resources, a Duke Urology team reduced patient wait times by two-thirds.
Celebrating 60 Years of the Physician Assistant Profession and the Duke PA Program
Duke is the birthplace of the Physician Assistant profession and the home of the nation's first PA program, which was established by then-Chair of Medicine Eugene Stead, MD, in 1965. This year's PA Week — October 6-12 — marks the 60th anniversary of a program and a profession that have changed health care delivery.
A Vision for Surgical Excellence: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Allen
Dean Mary Klotman, MD, meets with Dr. Peter J. Allen, the recently appointed Chair of the Department of Surgery, to discuss leadership philosophy and vision for the future of surgical innovation at Duke.
Duke OTD Program Hosts a Successful Open House Event
The Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program held a lively Open House on September 27, welcoming future occupational therapists and their families to campus.
Why Do Vaccines Wear Off?
Duke University School of Medicine researchers have proposed a new statistical approach to improve how scientists and policy makers use health record data to guide decisions, such as when it's time for a booster shot.
Duke Health and Durham Celebrate Pride with a Weekend of Community and Wellness
The Durham community came together to celebrate “Pride: Durham, NC,” a three-day festival hosted by the LGBTQ Center of Durham. The event brought together several groups from Duke, local residents, and others for a celebration of identity and community.
New Study Reveals the Frequency of In-Flight Medical Emergencies
A Duke Health-led study, the most comprehensive analysis of in-flight medical emergencies ever conducted, found that one in every 212 flights involved a medical emergency, and 1.7% of those were so serious they caused the plane to divert.
Remote Health Care Model Improves Treatment for Heart Failure Patients
A new study led by associate professor of medicine Adam Devore, MD, shows that a remote digital program may offer a safe, faster way for heart failure patients to get the care they need from home.
Elevating Blood Pressure After Spinal Cord Injury Fails to Improve Recovery
A study led by anesthesiologists Miriam Treggiari, MD, PhD, and Ruba Sajdeya, MD, PhD, questions a widely accepted treatment strategy and could reshape ICU protocols.