Early Identification of Persistent Pain + Holistic Interventions Cut Opioid Use
A two-question survey identifies who could benefit most from a holistic approach to managing pain
Human Avatars Help Make Gene Therapy More Effective
Humanized animal models allow researchers to see how drugs work or affect humans without needing human test subjects.
Meet the School of Medicine’s 2024 Distinguished Professors
This spring, 18 faculty members in the Duke University School of Medicine have been awarded distinguished professorships.
Mary E. Klotman's Friday Message and Conversation with Michael Cohen-Wolkoweiz, MD, PhD
Mary Klotman speaks with Michael Cohen-Wolkoweiz, MD, PhD, about iCubed, a new center launched by the Duke Clinical Research Institute that works with clinical research innovators to nurture their ideas to become products, initiatives or even companies.
Duke Medical Students Celebrate Match Day 2024
Each year, fourth-year medical students across the country view the third week of March as the beginning of their careers in medicine.
Poor Neighborhoods Linked to Elevated Dementia Risk and Faster Brain Aging
Irrespective of income or education, people living in disadvantaged neighborhoods show early signs of cognitive decline.
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.