Conquering challenges through innovative research and patient-centered care is a tall order, and one I’m proud to say was at the forefront in Duke Ob/Gyn during one of the most difficult times in history, and in healthcare in particular.

BY FRANCES ROGERS DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL COMMUNICATIONS

A cancer diagnosis brings with it a flood of emotions – sometimes one at a time, often all at once. A patient’s initial questions relate to their type of cancer, course of treatment and most importantly, the likelihood of survival.

BY SARAH AVERY, DUKE HEALTH NEWS OFFICE

The Duke Fertility Center has moved to a new location – centrally located between Raleigh and Durham, in Morrisville – that provides a range of features designed to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. The center, which opened to patients in December 2021, is located within Duke Health Center Arringdon.

BY JANE BLACK

Duke University is one of three sites that have been awarded a total of $4.4 million in National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) comparative modeling funding. Duke will receive $1.2 million.

Excerpt from article originally published in SOM Magnify, Duke University School of Medicine’s online magazine. 

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BY ANGELA SPIVEY, DUKE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE’S OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Duke gynecologist one of few in NC with focused practice designation

BY LORI MALONE
DUKE HEALTH CLINICAL PRACTICE TODAY

For young children and adolescents with gynecologic conditions, it can be challenging to find a pediatrician or adult gynecologist with the specialized training and experience necessary to accurately diagnose and treat conditions in this specific age group.

Highlights in Maternal-Fetal Medicine research

Liping Feng, MD
Division of Reproductive Sciences

Dr. Feng’s goals as a research scientist are to improve pregnancy by understanding the mechanisms of placenta-originated pregnancy complications.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, according to the National Cancer Institute. Researchers and faculty at the Duke Center for Global Women’s Health Technologies (GWHT) have committed to addressing barriers to early detection of the disease, and mechanisms for cervical cancer screening through education, technology and cultural awareness.

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