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Robert Lefkowitz on Scientific Inspiration
Three of medicine's most charismatic giants (Robert Lefkowitz, Joseph Goldstein, and Michael Brown) interview each other. Lefkowitz (Duke University) is known for his seminal discoveries in understanding G protein-coupled receptor function. The legendary partnership between Brown and Goldstein (University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center) has spanned four decades. Together they were awarded the 1985 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine acknowledging their discovery of the LDL cholesterol receptor and its role in the regulation of cholesterol metabolism. Together, they talk about their beginnings in science, where they got their scientific inspiration, how to be a good mentor, and how to deal with scientific celebrity.Published 10 months ago
Managing Cancer Cachexia
Jeffrey Crawford, MD, professor of medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, discusses the efforts underway to better manage cancer-related cachexia, a degenerative syndrome that results in the loss of muscle mass, known as sarcopenia.To view more, visit http://www.onclive.com/onclive-tv/Dr-Crawford-Discusses-Managing-Cancer-Cachexia
Published 10 months ago
The Pharmacometrics Core of the Pediatric Trials Network
Edmund Capparelli, PharmD, chair of the Pharmacometrics Core of the Pediatric Trials Network, explains the role of pharmacometrics in improving medical treatments for infants and children.Published 10 months ago
The Thriving Rural Communities Initiative
An effort between The Duke Endowment, Duke Divinity School and North Carolina's two United Methodist conferences is supporting churches in rural communities.Published 11 months ago
Healthcare innovation & Entrepreneurship: Bob Barnes & Marilyn M. Lombardi
The course "Healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship" by Adjunct Professor Bob Barnes and Associate Professor Marilyn M. Lombardi of Duke University, will be offered free of charge to everyone on the Coursera platform. Sign up at http://www.coursera.org/course/healthcareinnovation.Published 11 months ago
Bioelectricity, a Quantitative Approach: Roger Coke Barr
The course "Bioelectricity, a quantitative approach" by Professor Roger Coke Barr of Duke University, will be offered free of charge to everyone on the Coursera platform. Sign up at http://www.coursera.org/course/bioelectricity.Published 11 months ago
Introductory Human Physiology: Emma Jakoi
The course "Introductory Human Physiology" by Associate Research Professor Emma Jakoi of Duke University, will be offered free of charge to everyone on the Coursera platform. Sign up at http://www.coursera.org/course/humanphysio.Published 11 months ago
A 12-Year-Old Explains the Health Care Mandate
A 12 year old explains the health care mandate with Duke's Peter Ubel, Professor of Marketing and Public Policy.Published 11 months ago
Duke HomeCare and Hospice
Jobs in health care are among the fastest growing field, and one of the most rewarding career opportunities at Duke is in the area of home care and hospice, where people feel they can make a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones. Hear from those in the field about the benefits of working at Duke.Published 11 months ago
Preventing HIV Through Male Circumcision
Duke Master of Science in Global Health graduate Edgar Asiimwe shares important and surprising findings from his thesis research on the willingness of young men to undergo safe male circumcision in Uganda.Published 11 months ago
Peter Ubel on the Affordable Care Act
Peter Ubel, a professor at Duke's Fuqua School of Business and Sanford School of Public Policy, tells WRAL he applauds the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act. "When the dust settles people will realize this is largely good for Americans," he said.
Posted 11 months ago
Victor Dzau Says Health Care Ruling Brings Clarity
Victor Dzau, Duke's chancellor for health affairs, tells WRAL, "Having clarity is very important because now we can move forward."
Posted 11 months ago
Don Taylor Says Its Time for Next Step in Health Care
In an interview with WRAL News, Sanford School professor Don Taylor says the Affordable Care Act is a good step but not the last step.Posted 11 months ago
FDA Clears New Weight-Loss Pill
Ronald Sha, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of the Duke Diet & Fitness Center, said he will wait before offering Belviq to his patients. "There have been a large number of weight-loss medications that have been approved in this country that have subsequently been taken off the market," Sha said.
Posted 11 months ago
Are Annual Physicals Necessary?
John Paat, M.D., medical director of the Private Diagnostic Clinic, said the "whole need for routine tests really needs to be questioned for most asymptomatic people."
Posted 11 months ago
