Duke Health Coverage

On the Record: Vaccine mistrust

A Pew survey this month shows - the percent of American adults who say science has a "mostly positive" effect on society now sits at 57%, that's down from 65% in November of 2021 - and 73% before the pandemic. WRAL goes 'On The Record' with three of the state's top doctors to ask what's causing the decline and what needs to happen to regain the trust lost.

Duke Health deploys copilot to help staff integrate AI with Microsoft 365

Duke Health is initiating the first phase of its Copilot deployment, focusing on empowering IT leaders and staff with training and experimental use cases to harness the transformative potential of generative AI. Take a look.

'OneDukeGen' DNA study involves 150,000 Duke patients with a 'precision health' approach

Duke Health has begun major research to find out why some people stay healthy while others develop disease. The 6-year study will gather DNA data from 150,000 Duke patients.

Rick Armstrong, enterprise multimedia journalist.

New blood test could give early warning for Parkinson's Disease

There is new hope for families dealing with Parkinson's Disease.

Duke Health part of international study using blood test for early detection and intervention of Parkinson's Disease

There is new hope for families dealing with Parkinson's Disease which attacks the body's nervous system.

New blood test targets Parkinson's; Duke Health neuroscientists lead development

Researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson’s disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens.

New blood test that spots a key indicator of Parkinson’s Disease developed by Duke Health

Researchers at Duke Health have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson’s disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens.

WakeMed, Duke, UNC health systems all to provide more beds Wake County needs

The Triangle's three major health systems all want to provide more hospital beds, helping to fill a need for almost 500 statewide by 2025.

Duke professor files discrimination lawsuit for equal pay

Rachel Lance filed sex discrimination complaints with the university, but says Duke retaliated by making multiple attempts to demote her.

Duke professor sues school, claims she's not paid the same as men in similar positions

Rachel Lance filed sex discrimination complaints with the university, but says Duke retaliated by making multiple attempts to demote her.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

How to reduce cerebral palsy in infants? Lipid in breast milk could be key, Duke study says

About 60,000 babies are born before 32 weeks gestation in the United States every year, and 10% of them will develop cerebral palsy resulting from infections that damage nerve fibers deep in the brain called white matter. But Duke University researchers may have found a way forward in discovering a treatment.

Microsoft, Duke Health partner on AI efforts, create innovation lab

Duke Health is embarking on a five-year, innovative partnership with Microsoft aimed at responsibly and ethically harnessing the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology to redefine the health care landscape.

Can CRISPR gene editing be improved? Yes, says Duke Health researchers

CRISPR gene editing is a breakthrough that has been used to treat diseases such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia and genetic disorders, but it has challenges that limit its broad utility. Let's take a look.

Duke Health, Durham Tech team up to address nursing shortage

The Academic Practice Partnership is expected to help students, employers and Durham residents who need health care.

Duke Health, Durham Tech partner to address nursing shortage

The Academic Practice Partnership is expected to help students, employers and Durham residents who need health care.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

New heart transplant method could boost donor supply 30%, Duke doctors say

A relatively new method of heart transplantation, which allows for the use of hearts donated after circulatory death could expand the pool of available donor hearts by a projected 30%. Here's what's happening.

Fact check: Are NC hospitals providing gender transition treatments to 'toddlers?'

Duke Health, UNC Health and ECU Health rebutted social media claims that their systems provide transition care to toddlers.

Madison Czopek, PolitiFact reporter

Breakthrough procedure eases tremors with ultrasound

Duke neurosurgeons have now begun a non-invasive program to minimize or eliminate essential tremors. It's a condition that causes uncontrollable shaking of the hands, often seen in patients with Parkinson's or Epilepsy.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL Enterprise multimedia journalist

Fighting COVID: As emergency ends, a Duke specialist reflects in video on front-line battles

As the COVID-19 pandemic officially ends today, Dr. Cameron Wolfe, an infectious disease specialist who served on the front lines of care at Duke, reflects on all that has transpired over the past three years.

Duke Health doctor on NC Senate passage of abortion bill: 'It's a gut-punch'

Duke Health's Dr. Jonas Swartz expressed his disappointment in the North Carolina Senate's decision to approve a bill to ban most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The measure now goes to the desk of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

Run, walk, resilience: Angels Among Us raises money for brain cancer research

The $39 million raised over 30 years by the Angels Among Us Walk for Hope goes to fund research for brain tumor treatment.

Brain tumor survivors lead walk to raise money for more research

When WRAL reporter Amanda Lamb's mother was diagnosed with a glioblastoma and being treated at the Tisch Center, resources were limited, but that is changing.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Duke University Health System requested three top-level executives to step down immediately

Three top level executives are now out. Duke Regional Hospital Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Hoy, Chief Nursing Officer Vicky Orto, and Chief Operating Officer, Mitch Babb, were asked to step down effective immediately.

Several Duke Regional Hospital executives asked to step down

WRAL News is working to find out the reasons why three of Duke Regional Hospital's executives have been asked to step down.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Duke Health partners with community organizations to fight food insecurity

About one out of every ten people living in Wake and Durham counties is food insecure, according to a report from Duke Health. To combat the issue, they're partnering with organizations in both counties to address those concerns, looking at food as medicine.