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Duke Children’s Hospital Names New Chief of Congenital Heart Surgery
Pediatric heart surgeon Robert D.B. “Jake” Jaquiss, MD, has been named chief of congenital heart surgery at Duke Children’s Hospital. Jaquiss will arrive at Duke in September.
July 27, 2010 -
Duke Children's Hospital Ranked by U.S.News & World Report
Duke Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in six pediatric specialty areas according to U.S. News & World Reports 2010-11 Best Children's Hospitals.
June 4, 2010 -
Duke Research Leads to “Extraordinary Measures” Film
The real story behind the film "Extraordinary Measures" began 20 years ago at Duke when Y.T. Chen, MD, PhD, began work on the first and only life-saving treatment for Pompe disease.
Jan. 11, 2010 -
Important Information Regarding the Recall of Some Lots of H1N1 Vaccine
On December 15, 2009, Sanofi Pasteur announced a voluntary recall of some lots, or batches, of H1N1 Vaccine. It is important to know that the vaccine is not being recalled because of safety concerns.
Dec. 18, 2009 -
Studies Show Children Can Complete Treatment for Peanut Allergies and Achieve Long-Term Tolerance
A 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.
Mar. 15, 2009 -
ADHD Medication Not Found to Increase Genetic Damage
Two widely prescribed medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not cause genetic damage associated with an increased risk for developing cancer, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center.
Nov. 19, 2008 -
Vaccinating Family Members Offers Important Flu Protection to Newborns
Vaccinating new mothers and other family members against influenza before their newborns leave the hospital creates a “cocooning effect” that may shelter unprotected children from the flu, a virus that can be life-threatening to infants, according to researchers at Duke Children’s Hospital.
Oct. 26, 2008 -
Duke Researchers Show Reading Can Help Obese Kids Lose Weight
It’s no secret that reading is beneficial. But can it help kids lose weight? In the first study to look at the impact of literature on obese adolescents, researchers at Duke Children’s Hospital discovered that reading the right type of novel may make a difference
Oct. 4, 2008 -
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Gives $6 Million to Further Childhood Brain Tumor Research at Duke
DURHAM, NC -- The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) is giving $6 million to its research institute at Duke University to further the work...
May 14, 2008 -
Childhood Experience and Genes Govern How Stress Affects the Heart
DURHAM, N.C. – People who live in poor households during childhood and carry a common variation in a gene are at greater risk of experiencing an...
Jan. 10, 2008
