New Strategy for Protecting Bones from Cancer Treatment
Cancer patients who receive radiation during their treatment – and about half do -- may face a lesser-known challenge: bone loss.
DGHI's Kristin Schroeder a Finalist for Social Entrepreneurship Prize
Pediatric oncologist recognized for work to improve cancer survival rates in Tanzania.
Mary E. Klotman's Friday Message & Conversation with Barton Haynes, MD
In observance of World AIDS Day, Dean Mary Klotman, MD, talks with pioneering Duke AIDS researcher Barton Haynes, MD, Director of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute.
Improving Community Health by Addressing Social Stressors
A Duke-Margolis study finds pilot projects across NC appear to improve health outcomes and lower costs.
Is There an End to Cervical Cancer?
DGHI’s Megan Huchko, MD, shares her expertise on eliminating cervical cancer and what it means for women, girls.
Duke Health Names Gregory Pauly to Key Leadership Roles
Duke Health has named Gregory Pauly to three key leadership roles: group president of Acute Care Services for Duke University Health System; president of Duke University Hospital; and vice dean for Clinical and Academic Integration at Duke University School of Medicine.
Supporting Native and Indigenous Students on Their Medical Path
Created by two medical students in fall 2022, the Native and Indigenous Medical Student Association offers students support, a sense of community, and much-needed mentors.
Hippocampus Takes the Lead in Brain’s Memory Dance
Study identifies brain regions that could be stimulated to bring back healthy brain activity in individuals experiencing memory decline.
Duke MD Program's 3rd-Year Experience: Kwabena "Kobi" Adu-Kwarteng
While doing a surgery rotation during his second year of medical school at Duke, Kwabena "Kobi" Adu-Kwarteng, found a passion for orthopedic surgery. For his third-year research project, Kobi is working with Duke orthopedic surgeon Christopher Klifto, MD, studying shoulder injury recovery in older patients.
Recap of 2023 Duke Medical Alumni Weekend
A record number of medical alumni (more than 500) came back for Duke Medical Alumni Weekend, held Nov. 9-12, 2023. Events included the Distinguished Awardee Dinner, various receptions, lectures, tours, class dinners, dancing, and much, much more.