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 […]
Preclinical studies show drugs shut down two key survival strategies in cancer cells DURHAM, N.C. December 15, 2016 – Breast cancer cells that carry a certain gene mutation can be induced to die using a combination of an existing targeted therapy along with an investigational molecule tested by Duke Cancer Institute researchers. When used together […]
High cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking drive heart disease DURHAM, N.C. December 9, 2016 – The incidence of angina, heart attacks and coronary deaths dropped 20 percent in the U.S. between 1983 and 2011, according to a study by Duke Clinical Research Institute investigators. But that good news is tempered by an additional finding […]
Survey shows patients also know little about blood thinners and other treatments DURHAM, N.C. December 9, 2016 – Although most patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation say they understand their heart condition, nearly a third of them misidentified a major risk factor for the condition, according to data being presented Nov. 14 at the American […]
DURHAM, N.C. November 14, 2016 – When patients suffer from atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, they are at considerably higher risk for blood clots and stroke. However, when hospitalized, half of these patients do not receive medications that could help prevent such complications, according to research being presented Nov. 14 at the American Heart Association […]
Ticagrelor proved no better than clopidogrel for patients with peripheral artery disease DURHAM, N.C. November 13, 2016 – The finding that the drug ticagrelor proved no better than clopidogrel in reducing cardiovascular events for patients with peripheral artery disease should both assure patients about current treatments and demonstrate that new options are still needed, Duke Clinical […]
Durham, N.C. September 20, 2016 – Roostery [www.roostery.com], Spoonflower’s new customizable home goods brand, announced today the addition of two new chairs to their line-up: the Maran, a classic slipper chair, and the Venda, an elegant chair with a sloped arm. This latest expansion takes Roostery’s goal of personal expression through design one step further, […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (September 7, 2016) – For more than 45 years, WakeMed Health & Hospitals and the UNC School of Medicine have worked together to teach medical students and residents. This longstanding collaboration continues as WakeMed and the UNC School of Medicine have entered into a new 10-year agreement to provide education and training to […]
RALEIGH, N.C. September 1, 2016 – First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) announced that the merger of Cordia Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary, Bank of Virginia, into First Citizens Bank is effective today (Sept. 1). The six former Bank of Virginia branches in the greater Richmond area are now First Citizens […]
New Web Platform Merges Spoonflower Designs with Finished Products, Enabling Users to Create Napkins, Pillows, and More Reflective of their Unique Personal Styles Durham, N.C. August 25, 2016 – Spoonflower is taking its custom capabilities to the next level with the launch of Roostery, its new brand focused on finished home goods. Roostery combines Spoonflower’s […]