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Sleep-Deprived People Make Risky Decisions Based on Too Much Optimism
The powers that be in Las Vegas figured out something long before neuroscientists at two Duke University medical schools confirmed their ideas this week: Trying to make decisions while sleep-deprived can lead to a case of optimism.
Mar. 8, 2011 -
Study Looks at Getting Stroke Patients Back on Their Feet
Home-based physical therapy to improve the strength and balance of stroke survivors works about as well to get them walking again as treadmill training done in a physical therapy lab, according to the results of a study presented today by a Duke researcher at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference.
Feb. 11, 2011 -
Duke Orthopaedics: In the News
Read the latest news about Duke Orthopaedics.
Feb. 4, 2011 -
Educational Duke Orthopaedic Videos Enrich the Patient Experience
Duke Orthopaedic patient education videos are now available on DukeHealth.org.
Feb. 2, 2011 -
Altered Cell Metabolism Has Role in Brain Tumor Development
Scientists at Duke Cancer Institute have discovered that genetic mutations found in brain tumors can alter tumor metabolism. This work could help lead to new designs for anti-cancer drugs based on the unique properties of these tumors.
Jan. 31, 2011 -
Study Finds Access to Stroke Centers Can Save Lives
Patients with acute ischemic strokes treated at designated stroke centers are significantly more likely to survive and get clot-busting medication than those treated at noncertified hospitals, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by researchers at the Duke Clinical Research Institute.
Jan. 25, 2011 -
Anand Joshi, MD, MHA, Joins Duke Ortho
Duke Orthopaedics welcomes Anand Joshi, MD, MHA, to the Duke Spine Center. Dr. Joshi specializes in physiatry, or physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Jan. 7, 2011 -
Duke Sports Medicine: Secret Weapon to High School Football Champions
Duke Sports Medicine's close partnership with Hillside High School resulted in all their starters taking the field in the NCHSAA 4A Football Championship game, and with the team walking away with a decisive victory.
Dec. 20, 2010 -
Duke Orthopaedics Now Offering Pediatric Services in Raleigh
In an effort to bring world-class care closer to our patients, Robert Lark, MD, MS, will now be seeing patients at Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh, adjacent to Duke Raleigh Hospital
Dec. 8, 2010 -
Duke Sleep Disorders Laboratory Adds Additional Beds, Appointments
Duke Sleep Disorders Laboratory expansion improves patient access, increases appointment availability.
Oct. 28, 2010
