Duke’s liver transplant patients move off the waiting list to transplant more than 2.5 times faster than the national average DURHAM, N.C. January 17, 2017 – Duke University Hospital has the nation’s best outcomes for adult liver transplants from deceased donors, according to data from 2016. Duke’s transplant center, which in 1984 became the first […]
Adding UV light to standard cleaning cut transmission of 4 resistant bacteria by 30 percent DURHAM, N.C. January 16, 2017 — A new tool — a type of ultraviolet light called UVC — could aid hospitals in the ongoing battle to keep drug-resistant bacteria from lingering in patient rooms and causing new infections. Some hospitals […]
Findings provide insight for how mutations in one gene can give rise to two different conditions DURHAM, N.C. January 11, 2017 – Absence of the nose, or arhinia, appears to be caused in part by the same gene that contributes to a rare form of muscular dystrophy, according to a new study appearing in Nature […]
Patients will benefit from high quality, lower cost and specialized care closer to home RALEIGH, N.C. January 10, 2017 – UNC REX Healthcare and Wake Radiology are creating a joint venture to combine the organizations’ outpatient imaging assets into a single entity, and forming a partnership to provide professional services at all UNC REX locations. […]
New NIH initiative aims to gain insights for disease prevention DURHAM, N.C. January 10, 2017 – Two Duke Health research teams will participate in a new, $170 million national initiative to delve into the intricacies of how exercise improves health and prevents disease. Combined, funding for the two projects the Duke teams will be involved […]
New MDLIVE prime to improve healthcare offerings, lower costs for employers and employees SUNRISE, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2017) — MDLIVE today announced the launch of MDLIVE prime, a virtual health and wellness benefits package that provides a cost effective and robust healthcare solution to the country’s small businesses and their employees. Designed as a stand-alone […]
Local telehealth company extending counseling services to people affected by shooting eventsWHAT: In an effort to help bring healing to the community following the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shooting, MDLIVE is offering free online behavioral health counseling sessions to individuals impacted by Friday’s tragedy. WHO: All individuals directly impacted by the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport […]
Christi Shaw hired to lead Bio-Medicines; Conterno to assume additional geographic responsibilities, including Lilly USA leadership; Zulueta to lead International business INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced a series of changes to its organization and leadership structure to better align them with the company’s growth opportunities. Explaining […]
AFRICA – 03 January 2017 – GlaxoSmithKline today announced the closure of one of its series of agreements with Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited (JSE: APN) and certain of its subsidiaries (“Aspen”), which were the subject of announcements by both companies on 12 September 2016. GSK and Aspen have terminated their collaboration in Sub-Saharan Africa and […]
Studies in mice and human cell lines indicate other gene-based diseases might benefit DURHAM, N.C. December 30, 2016 – Duke Health researchers have identified a drug-like small molecule that, in animal experiments, appears to be an effective treatment for a genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome. Prader-Willi syndrome is characterized by poor feeding, growth and weak […]