Survey Finds Link Between Drug/Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Certain Childhood Cancers
The findings come at a time when cannabis use is on the rise to ease morning sickness and nausea
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Duke Researchers Train AI to Measure Tumor Volume After LITT
While laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is increasingly used to treat brain tumors, it is sometimes associated with cerebral swelling and temporarily worsened symptoms.
Gender may be a prognostic factor in survival and clinical outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for spine metastases
Gender may be a prognostic factor in survival and clinical outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for spine metastases, a new retrospective review by Duke researchers finds.
Engineering a More Elegant Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Parkinson’s
A Duke University team has demonstrated two new strategies that use deep brain stimulation to improve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Duke researchers identify a cell interaction that might drive autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis
In a study out today, Duke researchers describe a newly discovered interaction of two specialized cells in the protective covering of the brain (dura).
Duke Researchers Find Offering Dual ICPI to Some Patients Receiving SRS for Brain Metastases Significantly Improves Local and Intracranial Control
Duke researchers have found that offering dual immune-checkpoint inhibition (ICPI) to patients with melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer who are receiving stereotactic radiosurg
Than Promoted to Professor
Khoi D. Than, MD, has been promoted to professor with tenure at Duke University's Department of Neurosurgery.
Vertebral body shortening is "one and done" for recurrent tethered cord
For patients with spina bifida who have tethered cord syndrome, vertebral body shortening is an option that avoids the complication risk associated with revision detethering.
Duke Increases Equitable Access to Pediatric Brain Tumor Care
A collaborative effort between The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center and Duke Children’s Hospital removes traditional