Debbe Geiger
Blogs by Debbe Geiger
Study Finds Survival Rates Higher at Teaching Hospitals
If you’re hospitalized for a common medical condition or surgical procedure, your chance of surviving is better if your care is provided at a major teaching…
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UV Light Helps Duke Hospitals Fight Transmission of Superbugs
A type of ultraviolet light called ultraviolet light C or UVC is helping hospitals cut transmission of super bugs like MRSA that linger in patient rooms and…
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Robot Reduces Need for Open Brain Surgery to Map Epileptic Seizures
A robotic device is allowing doctors to pinpoint the origins of a person’s seizures through minimally invasive surgery. The device, in use at Duke and some…
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Balloon Offers Relief from Chronic Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Inserting a small, balloon-like device in a blocked eustachian tube can bring relief to children and adults who suffer from chronic eustachian tube dysfunction…
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Six Questions to Ask About Mammograms
Conflicting mammogram guidelines may leave many people unsure about when and how often to be screened for breast cancer. Jay Baker, MD, a Duke Health breast…
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Know the Signs of Stroke - BE FAST
While stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, few people know the signs. Use the acronym BE FAST to remember the signs of stroke, and what to do if someone…
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Ask These Questions Before Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral valve regurgitation can do serious damage to your heart. A leaky mitral valve causes blood to flow back into your heart, which makes it harder for…
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Duke Again Among Top Ranked U.S. Hospitals
Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is once again ranked among the nation’s best hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's 2016-2017 Best Hospitals Honor…
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Acupuncture Offers Alternative for Pain Relief
Rob Sims of Morrisville was working underneath his backyard deck in 2007 when he was bitten by a copperhead. Over the next few years, he had multiple health…
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Breast Cancer Surgery With no Visible Scar
Leslie Hollingsworth was in her early 20s when her grandmother was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Now 50, Hollingsworth has been doing self-breast exams…
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Comprehensive Cancer Care in Cary, Raleigh and Throughout Wake County
If you live in Raleigh, Cary, or another Wake County town, comprehensive cancer care is close at hand. Everything you need, from the latest advances in…
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DukeHealth.org Offers Doctor Ratings, Reviews
Being an educated patient means having the information you need to make important decisions about your health care. That’s why Dukehealth.org now publicly…
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