How a $10 Microchip Turns 2-D Ultrasound Machines to 3-D Imaging Devices | Duke Health Duke Health 2026-09-22 | How a $10 Microchip Turns 2-D Ultrasound Machines to 3-D Imaging Devices | Duke Health
LASIK isn’t the only option for correcting your vision. Learn if ICL surgery could be right for you. Duke Health 2023-06-14 | ...
Interacción digital de los cuidadores | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-06-13 | Los cuidadores son esenciales en el mejoramiento de los indicadores de salud, pero no siempre tienen un papel activo en relación con el equipo de atención clínica. Escuche acerca de herramientas digitales como la telemedicina y las visitas virtuales que puede usar para interactuar con los proveedores.Presentador: Arif Kamal, MD, director de pacientes, Sociedad Americana del CáncerEvento de Duke para la Comunidad de Cuidadores: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
Digital Engagement of Caregivers | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-06-13 | Caregivers are key to improved health outcomes, but they don’t always have an active role with a clinical care team. Hear about digital tools like telemedicine and virtual visits that you can use to engage with providers.Presenter: Arif Kamal, MD, Chief Patient Officer, American Cancer SocietyDuke Caregiver Community Event: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
Seeing Clearly After ICL Surgery | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-06-08 | Implantable collamer lens (ICL) surgery drastically changed Allison Parker’s life. Since age 10, she had relied on thick glasses or contacts to compensate for her severe nearsightedness. After being told she was not a candidate for LASIK surgery, she resigned herself to wearing corrective lenses for the rest of her life. Then a friend told her about ICL surgery at Duke. Today, Parker can see the world clearly -- without glasses or contact lenses -- and hopes others with nearsightedness can benefit from her experience.00:00 Allison's story00:20 What if I'm not a candidate for LASIK?00:28 What is ICL?01:15 How does ICL surgery work?01:42 How soon does vision improve with ICL surgery?02:22 What are the benefits of ICL surgery?
Disparities in Colon Cancer | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-06-06 | Julius Wilder, MD, a Duke Health gastroenterologist, is on a mission to find ways to decrease the incidence and prevalence of colon cancer among communities of color and younger populations. Here he talks to Mary Klotman, MD, Dean of the Duke University School of Medicine, about how he sees himself as a tool that can help build trust between these communities and health systems like Duke Health. His goal is to ensure better outcomes for everyone.
Chronic Yeast Infections – Causes and Treatment | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-06-01 | Vaginal yeast infections occur when the yeast that normally grows in the vagina overwhelms the healthy bacteria that is also present. Sometimes home remedies and anti-fungal medications can stop yeast infections and their uncomfortable symptoms. When vaginal itching and irritation do not resolve, it may indicate you have a chronic yeast infection. Many factors can be responsible for chronic yeast infections. Your doctor can identify the cause, recommend the best treatment, and suggest ways to keep yeast infections from recurring. See your doctor if you experience chronic yeast infections.Should You See a Gynecologist for a Yeast Infection?:dukehealth.org/blog/should-you-see-gynecologist-yeast-infection?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video00:00 What is a yeast infection?00:11 How do you treat a yeast infection?00:22 What causes chronic yeast infections?01:27 What can a yeast infection be confused for? 01:40 What should I do if I think I have a yeast infection?
Getting Help for Yeast Infections | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-05-18 | Vaginal yeast infections are one of the most common problems that affect women. According to Dr. Mark Lachiewicz, a gynecologist at Duke Health, a yeast infection occurs when the balance between healthy bacteria and yeast is disturbed. Common symptoms include vaginal discharge, itching, irritation or pain, redness, and swelling. Over-the-counter products that include anti-fungal medication may provide some relief, however, it’s best to check with your doctor first. See a doctor if this is your first experience with a year infection, if you’re pregnant had sex with a new partner, or if over-the-counter products didn’t work. Your doctor may be able to provide a more effective treatment.Should You See a Gynecologist for a Yeast Infection?dukehealth.org/blog/should-you-see-gynecologist-yeast-infection?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video00:00 Intro00:08 What is a yeast infection?00:24 Yeast infection symptoms?00:35 What causes a yeast infection?00:48 How to treat a yeast infection01:17 Home remedies for yeast infections01:30 When to see a doctor with a yeast infection01:53 Are yeast infections common?
A Reflection: The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Duke Health 2023-05-10 | On Jan. 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared COVID-19 a public health emergency, launching what would become a three-year crusade against a new and dangerous virus. Across Duke Health and beyond, the pandemic created anxiety, fear and sadness, while also inspiring innovation, bravery and acts of kindness. On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the pandemic comes to an official end with the revocation of the public health emergency. Dr. Cameron Wolfe, an infectious disease specialists who served on the front lines of care at Duke, reflects on all that has transpired over the past three years.
Protecting Your Pelvic Floor | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-05-04 | The pelvic floor is made up of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that support your bladder, bowel, and uterus. A lot can happen to the pelvic area during pregnancy. Hormonal changes loosen the muscles and put pressure on your bladder. Kegel exercises can restrengthen those muscles. During childbirth, the tissue between your vagina and anus can tear. Massaging this area with your finger can help prevent the tear from happening. Learning to relax your pelvic floor muscles for delivery by doing deep squats is also helpful to ease the baby’s progress during the delivery.Pelvic floor treatments at Duke Health: dukehealth.org/treatments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/pelvic-floor-disorders?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video00:00 What is the pelvic floor?00:20 How to strengthen the pelvic floor during pregnancy01:05 Preparing the pelvic floor for childbirth01:30 What is perineal massage?01:50 How to relax the pelvic floor during delivery02:50 How to strengthen the pelvic floor after childbirth03:38 When should I seek help for my pelvic floor
Awake Spine Surgery Opens Doors to More Patients | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-05-04 | Awake spine surgery is an option for people who can’t tolerate or don’t want general anesthesia. A special type of anesthesia that numbs your spine and its pain signals allows you to remain conscious without feeling any pain. Awake spine surgery is associated with a shorter hospital stay, easier recovery, and less opioid use.Interested in awake spine surgery? Call 919-684-7777.Awake Spine Surgery at Duke: dukehealth.org/blog/stay-awake-during-spine-surgery-recuperate-faster-go-home-sooner?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video00:00 What is awake spine surgery?00:12 Why is awake spine surgery beneficial?00:28 Vicki's story00:44 How does awake spine surgery work?01:51 Why should I consider awake spine surgery?
Cómo la tecnología puede ayudar al companero encargado de la provisión de cuidados | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-26 | ¿Ha considerado cómo la tecnología podría ayudarle en su papel como cuidador? Esta sesión les presentará a los compañeros encargados de la provisión de cuidados una variedad de productos para facilitar la atención que brindan.Presentadores: Scott Grant, asesor senior certificado, Graying with GraceEvento de Duke para la Comunidad de Cuidadores: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
How Technology Can Help the Caregiver | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-26 | Have you considered how technology could assist you in your role as caregiver? This session will introduce care partners to a variety of products to make caregiving easier.Presenters: Scott Grant, Certified Senior Advisor, Graying with GraceDuke Caregiver Community Event: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
Game-Changing Treatment for Geographic Atrophy | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-25 | People with geographic atrophy -- a form of dry macular degeneration -- experience debilitating central vision loss, and until recently there was no treatment. A new drug called SYFOVRE™, or pegcetacoplan, promises to change that. Recently approved by the FDA, it can slow or stop vision loss in people with geographic atrophy. Here Elenora Lad, an ophthalmologist at Duke Health, talks about this game-changing treatment and what it means for people with macular degeneration.00:00 Intro00:22 What does macular degeneration vision look like?01:02 What are the types of late-stage macular degeneration?01:20 Treating geographic atrophy
Research identifies new cause for Glutaric Aciduria Type I (GA-1) | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-19 | Andrea Hunt’s two children, Aliya and Kobe Berry, were born with a rare inherited metabolic disease called Glutaric Aciduria Type 1 (GA-1). GA-1 is common in people with Amish or Native American heritage and the Berry's were at higher risk for more severe illness due to their lineage within the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina. Treatments for the condition, including a strict, low-protein diet, have limited success. Up to a third of children with the condition suffer long-term neurologic damage and some die. But in 2023 Duke Health researchers clarified the cause of the disease. The finding, published online in the journal Science Translational Medicine, shatters the textbook explanations for how a type of protein breaks down in a child’s brain, becoming toxic and leading to potentially fatal neurological problems. Findings published beforehand decribe these toxic substances as being produced in the brain instead of arising elsewhere and crossing the blood-brain barrier. Because other metabolic disorders have been shown to break down proteins in the liver and then cause brain damage, the Duke researchers reopened the science into GA-1. The work was led by senior author Karl-Dimiter Bissig, M.D., Ph.D., an associate professor in Duke’s departments of Pediatrics, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering and Pharmacology and Cancer Biology.Bissig and colleagues launched experiments in mice specially bred to have GA-1. They found that catabolites – the residue left by the breakdown of an essential amino acid called lysine -- accumulate in the liver and do cross the blood-brain barrier. This leads to a toxic build-up of glutaric acid in the brain, causing nerve damage that impacts motor skills. The researchers were able to cure the condition in mice with either a liver transplant or CRISPR gene-editing technology. Other liver-targeted gene therapies might also be effective and could be administered once in a lifetime.“The original experiments led to the interpretation that the toxic catabolites were produced locally in the brain,” Bissig said. “What our work demonstrates is the importance of challenging paradigms, particularly as new technologies and research approaches are available.” Bissig said that inadequate measures to address mutations in specific populations are leading to health disparities. People with Native American, Amish and Irish heritage have high susceptibility to GA-1, which can be identified during newborn screenings; the genetic variant common in Lumbee populations seems to cause the most damaging disease. Because states decide what diseases are included in newborn screenings, GA-1 goes undiagnosed if it’s not part of a state’s chosen screening panel. Screenings could also be missed if babies are delivered at home. While early diagnosis and a low-protein diet have been lifesaving, the benefits are concentrated in Amish- and Irish-heritage children, who have historically had better access to health care services than Native Americans. “With a better understanding of this disease, we can now work to develop treatments that are more effective and easier to access,” Bissig said. “It’s much easier to treat the liver than the brain. We are now working to advance the more efficient and convenient therapies.”
National Alliance on Mental Illness Focus on Family and Friends | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-17 | Learn how to better understand the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions and effective communication strategies to talk about them. Learn the importance of self-care and how local and national programs can support you.Presenter: Suzanne Mayer, Representative, National Alliance on Mental IllnessDuke Caregiver Community Event: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
Alianza Nacional sobre Enfermedades Mentales, enfoque en la familia y los amigos | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-17 | Aprenda cómo interpretar de mejor manera el diagnóstico y tratamiento de las afecciones de salud mental y cuáles estrategias de comunicación son efectivas para hablar acerca de ellas. Aprenda acerca de la importancia del autocuidado y cómo los programas locales y nacionales pueden apoyarlo.Presentadora: Suzanne Mayer, representante, Alianza Nacional sobre Enfermedades MentalesEvento de Duke para la Comunidad de Cuidadores: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
Los desafíos de financial los cuidados durante toda la vida | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-11 | Las enfermedades graves son costosas, y la mayoría de los cuidadores hacen sacrificios financieros y personales significativos para cuidar a un ser querido. Aprenda cómo financiar los cuidados, evitar errores financieros costosos y ayudar a los cuidadores a administrar sus propias finanzas.Presentador: Frank Summers, planificador financiero certificado, Cetera Investors Evento de Duke para la Comunidad de Cuidadores: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
The Challenges of Funding Care Over a Lifetime | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-11 | Serious illnesses are expensive, and most caregivers make significant financial and personal sacrifices to care for a loved one. Learn how to fund care, avoid costly financial mistakes, and help caregivers manage their own finances.Presenter: Frank Summers, Certified Financial Planner, Cetera InvestorsDuke Caregiver Community Event: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
Are You Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening? | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-06 | In the U.S., more people die from lung cancer than from breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined. The good news is a quick and painless CT lung screening can help you beat the odds. The test uses advanced imaging technology to detect tumors too small to be seen on a traditional chest X-ray. Here, Hilary Crittenden MSN, a nurse practitioner at Duke Health, addresses common questions about CT lung screening and explains who should get screened and why.00:00 Why is lung cancer screening important?00:27 Who is eligible for lung cancer screening?01:08 Do I have to quit smoking to be screened for lung cancer?01:37 What is a lung cancer screening CT?2:00 What happens after a lung cancer screen?
El familisomo y la provisión de cuidados Duke Health 2023-04-03 | Comprender las estrategias para apoyar la provisión de cuidados en el contexto de los valores hispanos y latinos. Estas consideraciones se ofrecen a través de la narración de experiencias personales y profesionales en la provisión de cuidados.Presentadora: Katherine Ramos, PhD, psicóloga clínica y psicóloga asesora, Duke HealthEvento de Duke para la Comunidad de Cuidadores: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
Ahorra centavosen costos decuidado | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-03 | Administrar los costos asociados con el cuidado no siempre es fácil. Aprenda consejos financieros que puede incorporar en la atención que brinda y escuche acerca de los recursos que pueden ayudarle.Presentadora: Audrey Galloway, gerente de alcance comunitario y defensoría federal, AARP Carolina del NorteEvento de Duke para la Comunidad de Cuidadores: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
Making Cents of Caregiving Costs | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-04-03 | Managing the costs associated with caregiving is not always easy. Learn financial tips to incorporate into your caregiving and hear about resources that can assist you.Presenter: Audrey Galloway, Manager of Outreach and Federal Advocacy, AARP North CarolinaDuke Caregiver Community Event: dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
Does Your Child Need Ear Tubes? | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-03-30 | If your child suffers from chronic ear infections, a pediatric ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT) can help determine whether your child might benefit from ear tube placement. This depends on lots of factors, like your child's age, childcare setting, secondhand smoke exposure, and more. Although risks associated with ear tube placement are minimal, it’s best to avoid surgery if it's not necessary.00:00 Why does my child keep getting ear infections?00:48 How many ear infections is too many?01:08 How do I decide if ear tubes are right for my child?01:25 What factors influence if my child needs ear tubes?
TAVR: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Explained | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-03-23 | TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that treats aortic stenosis, a narrowing or thickening of the aortic valve.
Duke Cancer Institute Survivorship Day | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-03-21 | Duke Cancer Institute's Survivorship Day brings together cancer survivors and their loved ones. Duke Cancer Institute providers and other cancer survivors share education, resources, and strategies to help improve health and wellness.
If caught early colorectal cancer is treatable and often curable. Colonoscopies save lives. #shorts Duke Health 2023-03-13 | ...
Why People Under 50 Should be Aware of Colorectal Cancer Warning Signs | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-03-09 | Recently doctors have been seeing an increase in colorectal cancer in people who are younger than 50. Colorectal cancers affect the colon and the rectum. The symptoms of colorectal cancer are rectal bleeding, a change in bowel habits, meaning constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, appetite changes, and weight loss. If you have these symptoms, talk to your doctor. Colonoscopies are used for the detection of early colorectal cancers. If caught early, colorectal cancer can be cured.00:00 Colorectal cancer in people under 5000:11 Is colorectal cancer curable?00:16 What is colorectal cancer?00:26 What are the symptoms are colorectal cancer? 00:45 Brian's story01:17 What is a colonoscopy?2:20 Why is colorectal cancer rising in people under 50?
How to Choose the Best Hospital to Have Your Baby | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-03-02 | You’re going to have a baby—it’s an exciting time in your life! One of your first steps is choosing who will deliver your baby and where. Use this information to help you make that decision. Also, learn about the maternity services offered at Duke Health hospitals, which are recognized among the best in North Carolina. The caring staff at Duke hospitals in Durham delivers thousands of babies every year. We also deliver babies at WakeMed in Raleigh and Cary. We do everything possible to ensure your delivery takes place in a safe, comfortable, clean environment that is tailored to you and your baby’s needs.00:00 How do you choose who will deliver your baby and where?00:22 Delivering your baby at Duke00:36 How do I choose a provider for my delivery?01:00 How do I choose what hospital to give birth in?01:43 What happens if my baby needs extra care?Learn more about picking a hospital: dukehealth.org/blog/choose-best-hospital-have-your-baby?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video
The Mission and Vision of Duke OB-GYN | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-02-22 | Matthew Barber, MD, MHS, Chair of Duke Ob/Gyn, discusses the Mission and Vision of Duke ob-gyn:MISSIONDeliver better health and hope to all women and their families through compassionate care, innovation, education and discoveryVISIONSet the global standard of excellence and lead the future of women’s healthcare
STI Screening for Syphilis | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-02-16 | Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, has been around for centuries and continues to be a significant health problem. In fact, cases have been on the rise for the past 20 years. Tony Moody, MD, a Duke Health pediatric infectious disease doctor who studies syphilis, explains why everyone who has sex should get tested and how treatment can stop the infection and its spread. The more people we diagnose and treat, the less likely syphilis will continue to spread.00:00 Can syphilis be treated?00:15 What is syphilis? 00:22 What are syphilis symptoms?00:53 Risks of untreated syphilis1:20 Who should get tested for syphilis?
Duke Regionals Special Care Nursery | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-02-09 | Duke Regional's special care nursery provides care for about 400 infants every year who are born prematurely as well as babies born with common neonatal conditions such as breathing problems or suspected infections.Your newborn will be cared for by dedicated, highly trained nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners, and neonatologists. We focus on the developmental aspects of care such as proper positioning and calming strategies. Nutritionists monitor the growth of your infant, and a team of feeding specialists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists are available when needed.
Familismo and Caregiving | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-02-07 | Understand strategies to support caregiving in the context of Hispanic and Latin values. These considerations are offered through storytelling of personal and professional care experiences.Presenter: Katherine Ramos, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Counseling Psychologist, Duke Health
Diabetes in South Asian People | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-02-03 | If you or your relatives are from India or another South Asian country, you’re at greater risk for diabetes than people from other ethnic backgrounds. Like Nitin Kundeshwar, you could had few or no traditional risk factors and still be diagnosed with diabetes, according to Afreen Idris Shariff, MD, an endocrinologist at Duke Health. Here, Dr. Shariff explains why and encourages people of South Asian descent to get screened.00:00 Intro00:24 How does diabetes look different in South Asian people?00:40 What causes diabetes?01:16 Diabetes risk factors01:27 Seeing a provider with a similar background02:15 Can I make my cultural diet diabetes friendly?03:26 Exercise and diabetes04:05 Medications for diabetes04:52 Diabetes screening criteria for South Asian People
Using the BEAR Procedure for ACL Repairs | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-02-01 | Bridge-enhanced ACL repair (BEAR) is a new FDA-approved procedure that allows a torn ACL to heal itself and does not require graft tissue to be taken from another part of the body. Duke Health is one of the few centers in the U.S. to offer the BEAR procedure.
People of South Asian descent have an elevated risk of #diabetes. Here’s why. #shorts Duke Health 2023-01-26 | ...
Algorithms to Assess Stroke Risk are Markedly Worse for Black Americans Duke Health 2023-01-24 | Dr. Michael Pencina discusses a study, led by Duke Health researchers and appearing online Jan. 24 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which evaluated various existing algorithms and two methods of artificial intelligence assessment that are aimed at predicting a person’s risk of stroke within the next 10 years.
There are steps you can take to stop the progression of nearsightedness #shorts Duke Health 2023-01-19 | ...
Stop Nearsightedness from Getting Worse | Duke Health Duke Health 2023-01-05 | There's a new way to treat nearsightedness, or myopia, in children. Instead of prescribing glasses and contact lenses to improve distant vision, pediatric optometrists can now use a daily low dose of atropine eyedrops -- typically used to dilate the eyes -- and special multifocal contact lenses -- normally worn by adults to correct distant and near vision -- to slow or stop the advancement of myopia. Here, Yos Priestley, OD, a pediatric optometrist at Duke Health, talks about these new treatment options and other ways children with myopia can practice good eye hygiene and care for their eyes.Treating nearsightedness at Duke: dukehealth.org/pediatric-treatments/eye-care/myopia?utm_campaign=dukehealth&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video00:00 What is myopia or nearsightedness?00:11 What causes nearsightedness?00:31 How to treat nearsightedness?01:08 What is good eye hygiene? 01:38 What are the signs of nearsightedness?
