Mindfulness Training Improves Sleep Quality; Lessens Need for Sleep Medicines
June 25, 2009
Stressed-out people sleep better and take sleep medication less often when they learn to let go of intrusive thoughts, according to researchers at Duke Integrative Medicine.

Large-Scale Analysis Finds Bariatric Surgery Relatively Safe
June 24, 2009
Advances in weight-loss surgery have made it as safe as any routine surgical procedure, according to a Duke University Medical Center researcher who reviewed data from nearly 60,000 patients and found it resulted in low complication and mortality rates.

Tumor Suppressor Gene in Flies May Provide Insights for Human Brain Tumors
June 22, 2009
In the fruit fly's developing brain, stem cells called neuroblasts normally divide to create one self-renewing neuroblast and one cell that has a different fate. But neuroblast growth can sometimes spin out of control and become a brain tumor.

Rare Disorder Gives Modelers First Glimpse at Immune System Development
June 16, 2009
Children born without thymus glands have given Duke University Medical Center researchers a rare opportunity to watch as a new immune system develops its population of infection-fighting T cells.

Duke Faculty to Lead NHLBI Global Health Projects in China, Africa
June 11, 2009
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) will support two Duke University physicians as co-leads of two major health projects included in the organization's new global health initiative focusing on chronic heart and lung disease.

Sowers Named Chief Executive Officer of Duke University Hospital
June 9, 2009
Kevin Sowers, MSN, RN, FAAN who began his career at Duke University Hospital (DUH) 24 years ago as an oncology nurse, has been named the hospital's chief executive officer. In making the announcement, William J. Fulkerson, Jr., M.D., senior vice president of clinical affairs for Duke University Health System (DUHS), highlighted Sowers' exemplary service over the past six years as chief operating officer at DUH and, for the past year, as interim CEO.

Eating Healthy on the Road
June 8, 2009
More people are expected to take their vacations on the road this summer thanks to cheaper gas prices and the troubled economy. According to AAA estimates, car travel should increase by 3 percent as roughly 27 million Americans put the pedal to the metal.

Sleuths Follow Lung Stem Cells for Generations to Shed Light on Healing
June 4, 2009
More than one kind of stem cell is required to support the upkeep and repair of the lungs, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell.

Bleeding Disorders in Women Going Undiagnosed; New Guidelines to Help
June 2, 2009
Nearly one percent of the population suffers from bleeding disorders, yet many women don't know they have one because doctors aren't looking for the condition, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center.

Hearing, Voice Problems Worsen Seniors' Communication Skills
May 30, 2009
Hearing and vocal problems go hand-in-hand among the elderly more frequently than previously thought, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center. Together, they pack a devastating double punch on communication skills and overall well-being.

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