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Duke Children's Patient Story: Abron Kelly
Duke Children's Patient Story: Abron KellyAbron Kelley was diagnosed with nephronophthisis, a disease in which cysts overtake healthy tissue and destroy the kidneys. She received a kidney transplant at Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center. dukechildrens.org From: DukeMedicine Views: 904 3 ratings Time: 06:32 More in Science & Technology
Published 4 years ago
Too Much Protein, Fat, May Lead to Insulin Resistance
Too Much Protein, Fat, May Lead to Insulin ResistanceA clue about the blood chemistry of obese people who develop insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, has been confirmed in animal studies at the Duke University Medical Center. Obese people have been found to harbor proteins called branched-chain amino acids (bcaas) at far higher levels than non-obese people. The suspicion has been that these amino acids, in combination with a high-fat diet, contribute to insulin resistance. The team found that the BCAA signature in obese humans ... From: DukeMedicine Views: 1851 3 ratings Time: 02:31 More in People & Blogs
Published 4 years ago
Drug-Coated Stents Found Safe, Superior to Bare Metal Stents
Drug-Coated Stents Found Safe, Superior to Bare Metal StentsDrug-coated stents-- tiny mesh tubes that prop open blocked arteries and release medication to help keep the artery clear made headlines last year when clinical trials linked this type of stent to higher death rates. But a new study finds drug-coated stents are safe and may even be superior to their unmedicated, bare metal cousins in preventing death and heart attacks. What were able to show from our study is that there are no safety concerns, theres no increase in late death, and certainly ... From: DukeMedicine Views: 3359 2 ratings Time: 02:18 More in People & Blogs
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Spinal Cord Stimulator Sparks Hope for Parkinson's Disease
Spinal Cord Stimulator Sparks Hope for Parkinson's DiseaseThe future treatment of Parkinson's disease may target the spinal cord instead of the brain to help alleviate the slow, rigid movements and tremors that are the hallmarks of the disease. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have developed and tested a first-of-its-kind device that rapidly restored motor function in mice with the symptoms of Parkinsons disease. Miguel Nicolelis, MD, Ph.D., senior study investigator and Anne W. Deane Professor of Neuroscience: "We have discovered a ... From: DukeMedicine Views: 5837 14 ratings Time: 02:35 More in People & Blogs
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Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis Using CO2 Laser
Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis Using CO2 LaserPatrick Yeung, MD, of Duke Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery talks you through this surgery. For more information, visit www.dukehealth.org From: DukeMedicine Views: 1273 1 ratings Time: 09:41 More in Science & Technology
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Therapy Helps Some with Peanut Allergies to Tolerate Peanuts
Therapy Helps Some with Peanut Allergies to Tolerate PeanutsA carefully administered daily dose of peanuts has been so successful as a therapy for peanut allergies that a select group of children is now off treatment and eating peanuts daily, report doctors at Duke University Medical Center and Arkansas Children's Hospital. "It appears these children have lost their allergies," says Wesley Burks, MD, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at Duke. "This gives other parents and children hope that we'll soon have a safe, effective ... From: DukeMedicine Views: 753 3 ratings Time: 02:34 More in Science & Technology
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Cord blood can be effective substitute for bone marrow
Cord blood can be effective substitute for bone marrowA new Duke study has found that umbilical cord blood can be an effective substitute for bone marrow in patients requiring transplantation but who don't have a matched bone marrow donor. Bone marrow transplants can be a life-saving treatment option for patients battling cancer, blood disorders and other life-threatening conditions. Researchers from Duke University Medical Center followed three-hundred-fourteen children for whom bone marrow transplantation was needed but who didn't have a matched marrow donor. The patients were treated with unrelated and mis-matched cord blood donor units. These units were matched at four of six HLA typing. Only 10 percent of the patients failed to accept the transplants. Fewer than 15 percent had serious complications. From: DukeMedicine Views: 2977 2 ratings Time: 02:02 More in People & Blogs
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Duke Children's: What to Expect during Your Hospital Stay
This video covers what to expect during a stay at Duke Children's Hospital in Durham, NC.For more information, visit http://www.dukechildrens.org.
Published 4 years ago
A Matter of Life and Breath: Double Lung Transplant
Double lung transplant patient Gordon Weeks talks about his experience at Duke University Medical Center.Published 4 years ago
Duke study: Acupuncture Offers Headache Relief
In a recent study, Duke researchers found that acupuncture is more effective than medication in reducing the severity and frequency of chronic headaches after reviewing the results of 31 studies. Of the studies comparing acupuncture to medication, the researchers found that 62 percent of the acupuncture patients reported headache relief compared to only 45 percent of people taking medication. Correct technique is important as well. Sham acupuncture, which was done on parts of the body not associated with the ancient Chinese principles, was less effective than traditional acupuncture.Published 4 years ago
Duke Raleigh Hospital
At Duke Raleigh Hospital, world-class medical care combines seamlessly with intimacy and kindness.For more information visit http://www.dukeraleigh.org
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This Is Durham Regional Hospital
For over 30 years, Durham Regional Hospital has been here for the community.For more information, visit http://www.durhamregional.org
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Glaucoma Overview
Leon W. Herndon, MD, of Duke Eye Center of Raleigh talks about glaucoma treatments.For more about glaucoma services at Duke, visit http://www.dukehealth.org/Services/Eye/Programs/glaucoma
Published 4 years ago
A Pain in Your Neck (and Back)
Peter Grossi, MD, of Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh talks about back and neck pain causes and treatments.For more about Duke Neuroscience, visit http://www.dukehealth.org/Services/Neuroscience/index
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New Advances in Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
Alison Weidner, MD, of Duke Urogynecology discusses treatment options are available for urinary incontinence.For more about urogynecology services at Duke, visit http://www.dukehealth.org/Services/Gynecology/Programs/Urogynecology
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