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Fund Fuels New Opportunities For Physician-Scientists At Duke

January 22, 2026
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Missing the message: How hearing loss can undermine heart failure care

January 21, 2026
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School of Medicine faculty, staff among 2025-26 Presidential Award winners

January 21, 2026
Faculty and staff from the School of Medicine and Duke Health are among the recipients of the prestigious 2025-26 Duke Presidential Awards. 
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Why exercise doesn't burn more calories — and why that's not the point

January 14, 2026
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Over-the-counter medications may alter cancer immunotherapy outcomes

January 13, 2026
Duke researchers have found evidence that widely used drugs such as acetaminophen, proton pump inhibitors, and corticosteroids can reduce the efficacy of immunotherapy treatment.
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Duke Cancer Institute announces new Pancreatic Cancer Center

January 13, 2026
The new center seeks to improve long-term outcomes for patients with or at risk for pancreatic cancer through esearch focusing on prevention, early detection, and treatment.
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New sensor shows how cells keep division on track

January 12, 2026
Cells inside our bodies divide constantly for growth and repair, but it’s a carefully controlled business. Mistakes can lead to diseases like cancer. 
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Uncovering hidden complexity of triple-negative breast cancer

January 8, 2026
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Supporting kids with special health care needs after Hurricane Helene

January 8, 2026
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.
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Restoring mitochondria shows promise for treating chronic nerve pain

January 7, 2026
 Discovery at Duke School of Medicine suggests a new way to tackle the root cause of nerve pain by helping cells share energy.      

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