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In the Spotlight

Your Child's Health: Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Heather McLean, MD, a pediatric hospitalist at Duke, explains the symptoms of and treatments for pneumonia.


Duke Medical Minute: Sanjay Asrani, MD, on Glaucoma
Sanjay Asrani, MD, discusses symptoms of glaucoma and treatment options offered by the Duke Eye Center.


Best Doctors 2009 Award Winners
More than 250 Duke physicians are recognized by fellow doctors throughout North Carolina as being among the state’s finest.



News

New Heart Pump Extends Life of Heart Failure Patients
A new heart pump, or left ventricular assist device (LVAD), demonstrated a four-fold increase in the survival rate of advanced heart failure patients.


Events

Keeping the Pressure Down
Dec. 3: Learn to control your high blood pressure through lifestyle changes and medication.


Clinical Trials

Heart Disease and Depression Study
If you have heart disease and symptoms of depression, you may be eligible to participate in a study examining the effects of exercise and medication on these conditions.




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