Duke Health performed a third double-lung transplant for a 26-year-old woman, now doing well. Duke Surgery has performed 13 of the 23 third or more repeat lung transplants in the US. John Reynolds, MD, and Matthew Hartwig, MD, discuss more: bit.ly/4bEotDh

Changes in mood, personality or anxiety could be signs of dementia in a loved one. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice offers some tips and resources to educate yourself on this concerning condition.

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Duke Trauma Center is offering free, public #StoptheBleed workshops at Durham County Libraries during Stop the Bleed month in May. This class will teach you how to take simple actions immediately to help save a life. Visit the website for more: trauma.duhs.duke.edu/injury-prevent…

An #HIV vaccine candidate developed Duke Human Vaccine Institute triggered low levels of an elusive type of broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies in a small group of people in a 2019 clinical trial. Senior author Dr. Barton Haynes says it's 'major step forward'.

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#DukeCancerReview2024 will present research and the latest updates on surgical oncology. Duke Cancer surgical oncologist Allison Martin, MD MPH will present, representing Duke Surgical Oncology.

July 19-20, 2024, Cary, NC
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#CME Opportunity: This accredited learning activity for primary care clinicians created in collaboration with Duke Orthopaedics discusses comprehensive care for patients with osteoarthritis. #MedEd #DukeHealthCME

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Providing care for someone doesn’t always mean it’s someone with whom you’ve had a good relationship. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice offers some guidelines to help navigate the difficulties of tough relationships.

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Traditional ACL reconstruction can limit injured children’s future growth. Physeal-sparing ACL reconstruction gives adolescents mobility without damaging growth plates, explains Kendall Bradley, MD, of Duke Orthopaedics.

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A study led by Duke researcher Carri Polick PhD found disparities in smoking cessation treatment for veterans with multiple sclerosis. The findings may highlight a lack of focused effort to reduce smoking in veterans with chronic disease.

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Duke Health researchers discovered a novel mechanism by which tumors evade the immune system causing cancer to progress. The findings of the new study were published in Science Immunology and could help in the development of new immunotherapies.
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Celebrating double the love & joy this #MothersDay in the #DukeNICU w/ Asanti, Akenji, & their mom, Janae. Today, we honor all the incredible moms who make our lives brighter & better. Thank you for all that you do! Happy Mother's Day! 🌸💖 Duke Health Duke Ob/Gyn Duke University Hospital

Adult day care offers assistance for those who’ve lost some their independence. Nicole Clagett with Duke HomeCare & Hospice highlights the benefits for caregivers as well.

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'I had chills just seeing this in action'. Duke Dr. Monique Starks details how automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are being delivered by drone in Forsyth County, NC a first-of-its-kind project in the U.S.

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Upcoming #CME : Earn CME credits at the upcoming Duke Cancer Review, presented by Duke Cancer Network in collaboration with Duke Cancer

July 19-20, 2024, Cary, NC

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Duke Health celebrates the incredible achievements of our nurse clinicians, educators, students & leaders every day. Thank you for your incredibly passionate commitment to patients, their loved ones & each other. We appreciate you!

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With over 1500 durable devices implanted since 1994, Duke’s VAD program delivers comprehensive advanced heart failure care to patients. Read more about Duke Heart's research and access efforts.

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