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A NICHE for Geriatric Nursing Care
Duke's nurse-led initiatives aim to improve elder care on a national scale -- and bring immediate comfort to local patients.
Apr. 4, 2011 -
The Ability to See … More Precious than Gold
A revolutionary new procedure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) restored Jean Messer’s vision -- and her independence.
Mar. 21, 2011 -
The Ability to Walk … More Precious than Gold
Learn how a hip replacement at Duke got Emmett Tilley back on his feet again.
Mar. 21, 2011 -
Boomer Angst: Active Aging Prone to Injury
Orthopaedic surgeons lay out recommendations for baby boomers to play it safe and stay in condition to avoid injuries.
Mar. 21, 2011 -
Mending a Broken Back
Duke physical therapist Kathy Shipp developed a technique to help elderly women with painful spine fractures stabilize and heal their broken backs.
Feb. 24, 2011 -
Clearing Things Up
Patients with cataracts may be able to toss eyeglasses away for good.
Sept. 1, 2010 -
Life After HRT
What women can do to cope with menopause.
July 19, 2010 -
Controversies in Medicine: Are We Overscreening Older Women for Breast and Cervical Cancer?
Elderly women are receiving a large and increasing number of screening mammograms and Pap tests, despite the lack of evidence supporting their beneficial effect.
July 15, 2010 -
Strides Against Arthritis
A growing array of treatments are helping more people with arthritis stay more active.
July 13, 2010 -
Golden-Year Blues
Depression among the elderly often goes undetected -- yet treatment can work wonders.
May 10, 2010
