NEWS | HEALTH & SCIENCE
Duke and John Deere push sustainability
By Kristie Kim | June 14, 2012The University is supporting two outdoor locations as part of the Sustainable Site Initiative.
The University is supporting two outdoor locations as part of the Sustainable Site Initiative.
Although treating adolescents for depression may prevent future drug abuse, it has no effect on future alcohol-related disorders.
It took a while to get “just right,” but the drug T-DM1 both fights breast cancer and delivers fewer side effects.
Between 8 to 10 percent of individuals have adverse responses, or a worsening in an aspect of their health, to exercise.
Duke researchers have isolated an antibody that could aid in the creation of an HIV vaccine.
Duke engineers have paved a path toward the next generation of quantum electronic devices.
Without interventions, 42 percent of the American population will be obese by 2030, a rate that could cost billions in medical expenditures, a recent study predicted.
A collaborative effort to reduce diabetes in the South will receive a major boost from the federal government.
Hildebrand, supervisor of the Duke Allergy Lab, received the Presidential Award, one of the highest awards given to Duke faculty and staff.
A strong focus on building and maintaining relationships will advance leaders, whether in the military, medicine, athletics or business.
Social stress may affect people not just emotionally but also at the genetic level, a recent Duke study suggests.
Administrators have begun planning for the construction of a new Duke Eye Center.
Hardly a day goes by when Beth Reardon does not recommend at least a few herbal supplements to patients.
Noah Kalman and his co-authors argue that Medicare would save $17 billion annually if hospitals were required to offer patients a warranty on medical services.
The Duke School of Medicine is in the process of building a new medical education Learning Center slated for completion late 2012.
While crowds of students flocked to Old Duke Friday afternoon, 23 students gathered in the Old Chemistry Building for a 48-hour statistical science competition.
Advancements in lie detection technology may pose significant ethical implications.
To remain competitive in medical education, Duke Medicine has adopted an integrative and collaborative learning method originally applied in Singapore.
A monkey sauntered on a treadmill in Durham and half-way across the world a robot sprang into motion.
There is a high correlation between people who suffer childhood trauma and those who contract HIV, a recent study found.