1 in 12 Patients with Multiple Cancers Carry Inherited Genetic Risk
A new study reveals that about one in 12 patients who are diagnosed with two or more different types of cancer were born with a mutation in a known cancer risk gene. This discovery could reshape how genetic testing is offered to cancer patients.
Living Heart Valves Show Promise Across Multiple Pediatric Conditions
A followup study of 19 children who received partial heart transplants suggests the procedure pioneered at Duke may have applications as a treatment for a range of pediatric heart valve conditions.
Williams Receives 2025 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award
Lloyd Williams, MD, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology and director of Duke Global Ophthalmology, has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, recognizing his commitment to curing blindness and expanding access to eye care around the world.
Liza Genao, MD: Teaching Medical Spanish for the Benefit of Patients and Students
As a provider who primarily cares for patients living with dementia at the Duke Geriatrics Evaluation and Treatment Clinic, Liza Genao, MD, understands how important it is for patients to feel understood and seen. That understanding motivates her to teach medical Spanish to future doctors.
Jacqueline Barnett Retires as Director of Duke Physician Assistant Program
After a 40-year career in health care and a decade of leadership at Duke, Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, has retired as program director of the Duke Physician Assistant Program, effective August 8.
Men Have Bone Loss Similar to Women. A VA Program Helped Them Catch It Early
Men are rarely screened for osteoporosis. But a remote, nurse-led program uncovered bone loss in high-risk men similar to rates seen in women.
Inside TB's Hidden Cities
Advanced genetic sequencing reveals the cells behind many persistent tuberculosis infections and provides a map of exactly where these cells live, pointing the way toward new treatments.
Duke Medical Student Discoveries Chart the Future of Health Care
Duke medical students showcased over 100 projects at the school’s 56th Annual Student Research Symposium, a highlight of Duke's research-driven MD program.
Incoming MD Class Celebrates White Coat Ceremony
The first-year students in the School of Medicine’s MD program celebrated their entry into the profession of medicine at the 2025 White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 8 in Page Auditorium.
Next Generation Providers: A Conversation with Duke HPE Students Daren Solis and Alvin So
Duke School of Medicine Dean Mary Klotman, MD, speaks with Daren Solis and Alvin So, two remarkable students enrolled in Duke's health professions programs