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In the Spotlight

Macular Degeneration: Personalized Approaches to Preserving Sight
Scott Cousins, MD, and doctors at Duke Eye Center offer patients specialized treatment based on the latest technology and research.


Duke Medical Minute: Chris Fiander, PT, OCS, on Duke Sports Medicine
In this podcast, Chris Fiander, PT, OCS, explains orthopaedic treatment and location options offered by Duke Sports Medicine.


Preventing and Treating Group B Streptococcus
Robert Lenfestey, MD, an expert in neonatology, describes Group B strep and its treatment.



News

Alzheimer's Gene Alters Brain Function in Young Adults
The gene most closely linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease affects brain activity in young adults -- much earlier in life than previously reported.


Events

Fight for Air Charity Walk
Sept. 19: Join us for the 2009 American Lung Association Fight for Air Charity Walk. Start a team, join a team, volunteer to help, or give money to support the fight against lung disease.


Clinical Trials

Strategies to Communicate Colorectal Cancer Risk
Adults between 50 and 75 years old are needed for a study to determine the best way to inform patients about their risks for getting colorectal cancer.




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