Duke University Medical Center
P.O. Box 3354
Durham
North Carolina
27710-3354
Tel: 919-684-4148
Fax: 919-684-8663
Website: http://www.mc.duke.edu/
About Duke University Medical Center
Since its opening in 1930, Duke University Medical Center has grown into a 1,125-bed facility, the major tertiary care center for the Southeast and a primary care hospital for the people of Durham and surrounding areas. Thousands of physicians, nurses and professional support staff are dedicated to providing the most advanced patient care as well as educating young professionals. Their pursuit of excellence has helped Duke achieve national acclaim for its hospital and school of medicine.In addition, scientists at Duke are continually seeking more effective ways to diagnose and treat patients. The products of their research impact all facets of the medical and business community. From surgical tacks that stabilize and heal retinas to the use of heat treatment to enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy, Duke scientists have transformed basic research discoveries into products and services that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Last Updated: 01-13-04
216 articles about Duke University Medical Center
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Viruses mutate, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is not different. Luckily, it appears to mutate relatively slowly. Meanwhile, researchers are beginning to get a grip on the virus’s evolution.
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Diverse Biotech announces collaboration with Duke University on glioblastoma research
3/30/2020
Diverse Biotech, Inc. www.diversebiotech.com has announced it has signed an initial partnership agreement with The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center to study its potential new therapeutic candidates in glioblastoma.
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Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.
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Verily announced a strategic collaboration deal with Novartis, Otsuka, Pfizer, Sanofi and six major health systems.
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There are plenty of great scientific research stories out this week. Here’s a look at just a few of them.
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December 28 Research Roundup: Super Leukemia Drug, Synthetic Antibiotics, How Marijuana Changes t...
12/28/2018
There are plenty of great scientific research stories out this week. Here’s a look at just a few of them, from Northwestern, UC Davis, Cornell, Duke, and others. -
Duke University Medical Center Release: Discovery Of A Gene Function Sheds Light On New Treatment Strategies For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
2/17/2017
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UV Light Can Aid Hospitals' Fight To Wipe Out Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Duke University Medical Center Study Reveals
1/17/2017
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Wearable Defibrillator May Help Some Heart Patients, Duke University Medical Center Study
3/29/2016
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To Protect Your Aging Brain, Start With Exercise, Duke University Medical Center Study
4/15/2015
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Worms And Germs Lead To Better Immune Function, Duke University Medical Center Study
4/10/2015
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Tetanus Shot Improves Patient Survival With Brain Tumor Immunotherapy, Duke University Medical Center Study
3/13/2015
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Imaging Shows Brain Connection Breakdown In Early Alzheimer's Disease, Duke University Medical Center Study
12/2/2014
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Imaging Shows Brain Connection Breakdown In Early Alzheimer's Disease, Duke University Medical Center Study
12/1/2014
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Newly Identified Brain Cancer Mutation Will Aid Drug Development, Duke University Medical Center Study
6/3/2014
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Plaques Detected In Brain Scans Forecast Cognitive Impairment, Duke University Medical Center Study
3/11/2014
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Cholesterol "Fuels" Breast Cancer, Duke University Medical Center Study
12/2/2013
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Breast Milk Protein May Be Key to Protecting Babies From HIV, Duke University Medical Center Study
10/22/2013
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Genomic Test Accurately Sorts Viral vs Bacterial Infections, Duke University Medical Center Study
9/19/2013
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Induced Labor May Boost Autism Risk in Kids, Duke University Medical Center Study
8/13/2013