Duke University Health System continues construction
By Melissa Dalis | July 1, 2011Medical students, hospital visitors and patients will see the beginnings of a newly constructed medical campus upon their return to Duke this Fall.
Medical students, hospital visitors and patients will see the beginnings of a newly constructed medical campus upon their return to Duke this Fall.
Five neurosurgeons for 30 million people.
Kids have found a new wonderland—not in Disney movies, but in the world of computer programming.
Lost and found isn’t so straightforward anymore. Anxiety and high-pressure environments specifically hinder one’s ability to find a second item in a dual-target visual search.
As a forerunner in medical research, Duke is leading a new initiative to reform and regulate clinical trials.
Strobe effects are no longer just for the dance floor.
Studying with a highly motivated friend may not be as inspiring as many students may think, according to a recent study.
Some types of water can now sustain fires, instead of putting them out.
Some might say the Duke School of Nursing is often one of the most forgotten aspects of the University, but an alumnus’ recent donation is bringing the School’s “unbelievable trajectory” the...
Dr. Victor Tapson of Duke encouraged the FDA to delay approval of generic versions of the bloodthinner Lovenox without disclosing the fact that he received more than $260,000 from the Lovenox...
Researchers at Duke are attempting to draw lessons from the highly publicized missteps of one of their own.
The recently reorganized Duke Cancer Institute has a new leader.
The Duke community was given a chilling reminder of what could happen if governments do not mobilize to stop global warming.
Duke researchers have located nearly 700 previously undiscovered barrier islands across the world.
After just three years with its current Student Medical Insurance Plan provider, Duke will revive its partnership this Fall with BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, which served as the provider...
The recent trial of an experimental diet pill shows promise for medicated weight loss.
Anatomy, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology—these are components to a laundry list of science courses students must pass before delving into the world of medicine.
Duke’s new on-campus sustainable farm is preparing to reap the fruits of its labor.
Currently on the endangered species list, leatherback sea turtles have slowly been increasing in number along the Florida shoreline, according to a recent Duke study.
Students taking the MCAT tomorrow may feel lucky they will not be taking the revised test.