Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Nov 18, 2009
"It is to counteract the assumption," says the professor emeritus at Duke University, "that growing older means inevitably going downhill" - unless it is on his bicycle. EASY RIDER: Eugene Veras pedaled around his Missouri neighborhood last summer to improve his fitness. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Get more: Local/State Nov 18, 2009
The Durham County Health Department and the Duke University Health System held a joint news conference Monday, urging high risk patients to get the H1N1 vaccination ... Police issued a crime alert in Durham after two Duke University students were robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday morning. (WTVD, NC)
Record number apply early decision Nov 17, 2009
U.S. News Report reported on Nov. 4, that other schools like Duke University and Dartmouth College have also seen significant increases in early decision applications. Nancy Siegel, head of the Guidance Department at Millburn High School in Millburn, N.J., said the college preparatory high school has seen a significant increase in the number of students who apply early decision, caused in part by economic hardship. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Tim makes home visits on Project Runway Nov 17, 2009
Up in her studio, Carol Hannah (or CH as I've come to call her in my notes) explained that she'd stopped off at Duke University on her long drive to Yankee country and had been wowed by the ethereal beauty of the campus architecture lit up at night. So her collection would be heavy on the fairytale whimsy and, she promised, a showcase for greater versatility. (MSNBC -- News)
Galileo Silenced Again Nov 17, 2009
On September 14, Dr. Nicola Scafetta of Duke University contacted us, to say the AGU had cancelled his previously-approved 12-paper session on Solar Variability and Its Effect on Climate Change, since it did not have enough papers. He asked if the papers from his session could be merged into our session; since they fit our theme well, we accepted his papers. (Townhall.com)
The Parenting Place Nov 17, 2009
Dr. Helen Egger, a Duke University psychiatrist who also has studied childhood depression, said it is common among people in her field to first see depressed kids in their teens. Their parents will say symptoms began very early in childhood, but they were told, "Your child will grow out of them," Egger said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ancient Trees Grow Faster as Temperatures Rise Nov 17, 2009
26, 2005) Southern pines appear to grow and conserve water somewhat better in the carbon-dioxide-enriched atmosphere expected by mid-century, a Duke University study has found. However, any growth spurts. (Science Daily)
Seawolves own glass in 2nd win Nov 17, 2009
The lopsided wins should take some of the sting away from a 100-32 exhibition loss to Duke University last week, but the most important thing was simply to play some games, Gruwell said. "After a game like that, you just want an opportunity to compete again," she said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Memphis Basketball Notes Nov 17, 2009
A transfer from Duke University, Williams scored 19 points in his first game wearing the Blue and Gray. His previous career high was 15 points against Maryland last season. (Gotigersgo.com)
Nicotine Patches and Gum Seem Safe During Pregnancy Nov 17, 2009
Dr. Swamy, from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and colleagues took another look at data on pregnant smokers who had participated in a study comparing psychological treatments with nicotine patches or gum to help them quit. Adding nicotine patches or gum tripled the number of women who quit, from 8 percent to 24 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
Flattery will get you somewhere Nov 15, 2009
Researchers at Duke University and the University of Michigan examined the testosterone levels of students around the time of the 2008 presidential election. Men who voted for John McCain exhibited significant decreases in testosterone upon learning that he lost, whereas the testosterone levels of men who supported Barack Obama were stable. (Boston Globe)
Can You Be Addicted to Junk Food?Study suggests sugary and fatty foods may be as addictive as cocaine or heroin. Nov 15, 2009
Dr. Joe McClernon at Duke University studies the brains of people who are addicted to drugs, such as the ... "You can see activation when smokers are looking at pictures of people smoking, and the same thing when overweight individuals look at food cues," said McClernon, an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center and director of the Health Behavior Neuroscience Research Program. (ABC News)
Cross Country NCAA Regional ACCtion: Saturday, November 14 Nov 15, 2009
The Duke University women's cross country team won its first region championship since bringing home back-to-back titles in 2004 and 2005, while the men finished fourth on their side Saturday at the NCAA Southeast Regional, hosted by the University of Louisville. Four Duke harriers earned all-region honors, led by sophomore Carly Seymour. (Theacc.com)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Nov 13, 2009
Dr Mark Stacy, director of movement disorders, at Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, US, said Parkinsonpoly would be particularly useful in alerting patients to changes that could be needed in their medication. "The most effective treatment of Parkinson's Disease symptoms is levodopa. "It can provide benefit throughout the entire course of the disease and has consistently demonstrated to have a positive effect on the quality of life and significantly prolongs life expectancy. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Shelden Williams fitting in with Celtics Nov 13, 2009
He graduated from Duke University. Williams hopes you like him a whole lot more than the Atlanta Hawks did during his rookie season, when he became the fifth pick of the 2006 NBA draft. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Rethinking sexism: A daughter-father team examines how society maintains the status quo Nov 13, 2009
Some of the motivation for supporting the gender hierarchy is the belief that social hierarchy is important in general, explained Alyssa Fowers, co-author of the study and a first year student at Duke University. "It's important for women to understand that judgment hurts everyone and that sexist judgment hurts women in particular," said Alyssa "When women are influenced by society to make assumptions about each other they also hurt themselves--it's a cycle that feeds itself ". (EurekAlert!)
How the Military Will Try Nidal Hasan Nov 13, 2009
But military investigators must advise suspects of their right to remain silent prior to any communication, even a chance or informal conversation, bedside or on the street, according to Scott L. Silliman, a retired military lawyer and head of the Duke University Law School Center on Ethics and National Security. It is all part of the UCMJ's attempt to screen the process from undue influence. (Time.com)
SNM applauds expanded medicare coverage for cervical cancer Nov 13, 2009
" Working with other medical societies, SNM encouraged CMS to end the prospective data collection requirements for FDG PET for the initial staging of some patients with cervical cancer. Previously, patients needing PET for initial staging of cervical cancer had to have this performed under the CMS coverage with evidence development policy, if the patient had not first had CT or MRI performed or if other imaging was done but showed evidence of metastatic disease outside of the pelvis. Based on... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Dover resident launches group to convert shipping containers to clinics Nov 13, 2009
Sheehan, a physician s assistant educated at Duke University medical center, has seen firsthand the problems with health care worldwide. After working in emergency medicine 20 years ago in a dangerous section of Manhattan s Lower East Side and a poverty-stricken part of rural North Carolina in the 1980s, Sheehan decided to travel abroad in order to help with medical care in developing or impoverished areas. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Thornton to sign today Nov 13, 2009
At 2 p.m. today, in front of fellow classmates, friends, family and Comcast SportsNet, Tyler Thornton will make his official commitment to Duke University by signing and mailing in his letter-of-intent. The 6-foot-2 combo guard said he's ready to make his pledge binding. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Related: Ripken Jr. to be keynote speaker at Red Cross Evening of Stars Nov 13, 2009
Past speakers include Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and Duke University head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. Posted in , on Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:15 am Updated: 2:08 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Duke signs development deal with Indian drug company Nov 12, 2009
Duke University has signed a non-exclusive agreement with an Indian company to develop university research into clinical treatments. Duke will work with Ltd., a subsidiary of , the largest drug discovery and development services company in India, to bring early-stage research closer to clinical applications. (Triangle Business Journal)
Few Americans make end-of-life wishes known Nov 12, 2009
"It's significantly underutilized. People are referred very late," said Dr. Richard Payne, a Duke University professor who heads the school's Institute on Care at the End of Life. "Our culture just doesn't tolerate talking about death and dying. And the minute you even start talking about having conversations with a doctor, it's immediately pejoratively labeled as 'You're trying to kill me.'". (MSNBC -- Health)
How We Make Decisions Nov 12, 2009
They are both professors at Duke University, they are roughly the same age, and they have the same number of children. And yet their consumption preferences are polar opposites. (Time.com)
Old method of heart bypass better than 'off-pump' Nov 12, 2009
"We always have the idea that less is more less invasive or less anything seems to be a better answer. That isn't always the case," said Dr. Eric Peterson, a heart doctor at Duke University Medical Center. Peterson, who wrote a journal editorial, said it was "a remarkably well-done study" but won't end the debate. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
BusinessWeek touts Duke University program Nov 12, 2009
BusinessWeek magazine has named Duke University s Corporate Education program the world s No. 1 custom executive-education program. It marks the fourth time the program has topped the magazine s biennial survey of corporate-education professionals across industries. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Hurricanes To Hold Fan Appreciation Day Nov 12, 2009
- As a way of rewarding fans for their support and loyalty this season, the University of Miami Athletic Department will offer lower-bowl end zone and all upper deck tickets to the Duke University game on Saturday, November 21 for just $19 each. Various giveaways are also planned for "Fan Appreciation Day". (Hurricanesports.com)
Jubilant runs out of steam on St Nov 12, 2009
The rally seemed to have been triggered by news that the companys wholly-owned subsidiary had signed a deal to partner with the Singapore campus of Duke University, under which both entities would work on expediting translation of discoveries by Duke scientists into clinical therapies. Its an initial intent of both the parties to enter into a long-term relationship and the parties should complete definitive agreements by the first quarter of 2010. (India Times)
Zimmerman Named Academic Momentum Award Winners Nov 12, 2009
The names, schools, majors, sports, hometowns and NCAS regions of the female Academic Momentum Award winners are: Nicole Haines (tied), West Chester University, Health cal Education, Lacrosse, West Chester, PA, Mid-Atlantic; Jenifer Anzivino (tied), Rutgers University, Communication, Soccer, Belford, NJ, Mid-Atlantic; Erin Clark, University of Illinois at Chicago, English, Track , Forrest, IL, Midwest; Jaclyn Lyons, University of Massachusetts, Sociology, Rocky Point, NY, New England; Nicole... (Tarheelblue.com)
App Store competition heats up Nov 12, 2009
"This would never happen to a big company," said Hartzog, who recently graduated from Duke University. "The app approval process can make or break an application and big companies can get their foot in the door better.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Fort Hood Shooter Unlikely to Face Death Penalty Nov 12, 2009
"This is a very educated jury," said Duke University law professor Scott Silliman, consisting exclusively of college graduates and possibly including Army generals. Galligan, Hasan's lawyer, already has suggested that it could be difficult to receive a fair trial at Fort Hood because of the glare of publicity surrounding the bloody attack, the raw emotions of those who work at the base and President Barack Obama's emotional visit to the base Tuesday. (Newsmax)
Rice sociologist looks at pediatric physicians' views on religion, spirituality Nov 12, 2009
The survey's data were gathered through lengthy interviews with 30 randomly selected pediatric physicians (14 pediatricians and 16 pediatric oncologists) at top U.S. teaching hospitals, including Stanford Hospital and Clinics, The Johns Hopkins Children's Center, UCLA Medical Center, the University of Michigan Medical Center, Duke University Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, New York-Presbyterian Medical Center, Massachusetts General... (EurekAlert!)
Which diet puts you in a better mood? Nov 11, 2009
Dr. Eric C. Westman, of the Lifestyle Medicine Clinic at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina, who helped conduct the 2007 research, says the two studies have one key difference -- in his study, people on a low-carbohydrate diet were allowed to eat as much as they wanted. "The main difference between their methodology and our study methodology was that they restricted the amount that people could eat and we did not," Westman says. (CNN)
Meet Mike Posner: College Student By Day, Major-Label Artist By Night Nov 11, 2009
" So as he continues to work on his debut album, Mike looks forward to graduating with a degree in sociology and business next June. How will he accomplish all this? "There's a lot of homework that gets done on planes, a lot of sleepless nights," he said, adding that Duke University has played a big part in his being able to handle it all. "These people have all been on the journey with me and helped me to get to where I'm at, from the professors to the students and to the administration they... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Exercise May Prevent Prostate Cancer Nov 11, 2009
"As the amount of exercise increased, the risk of cancer decreased," lead author Dr. Jodi Antonelli, a urology resident at Duke University Medical Center, said in a news release. The results, published Sept. 22 online in the Journal of Urology, contribute to the ongoing debate about how exercise affects prostate cancer risk, said study senior author Dr. Stephen Freedland, a urologist at Duke and the Durham Veterans Affairs Hospital. (MEDLINEplus)
Spherix Sought Investments, `Information Edge' From Technology Executives Nov 11, 2009
Lees corporate experience included stints at Sun Microsystems Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. He graduated from Duke University with a bachelors degree in electrical engineering and a master in business administration from the University of California Berkeley. Lee engaged in insider trading with hedge-fund manager , whom Lee worked with at Stratix, and two unnamed co-conspirators at two New York-based hedge funds, according to court documents. (Bloomberg)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Nov 11, 2009
"It is to counteract the assumption," says the professor emeritus at Duke University, "that growing older means inevitably going downhill" - unless it is on his bicycle. EASY RIDER: Eugene Veras pedaled around his Missouri neighborhood last summer to improve his fitness. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
New help for postpartum depression Nov 11, 2009
There is some sign of this: Duke University has asked about the process of establishing the program. Both Daugird and Meehan-Machos have been home for months now. (CNN)
Field Hockey Returns to NCAA Tournament Nov 11, 2009
The Spartans and Blue Hens met earlier this season in the Champions invitational Tournament hosted by Duke University where the Spartans came away with a 7-2 victory. On the season, the Spartans have been led offensively by seniors (Bunnik, Netherlands) and (Wexford, Ireland) and freshman (Bleiswijk, Netherlands). (Msuspartans.com)
Scientists explain binding action of 2 key HIV antibodies; could lead to new vaccine design Nov 10, 2009
D., an associate professor of medicine at Duke University Medical Center and lead author of the paper appearing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Alam, a member of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute and study senior author Bing Chen, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Bruins Tied for Sixth after Round One in Gifford Collegiate Championship Nov 10, 2009
Unranked Duke University took the first round lead Monday at the fifth annual Gifford Collegiate Championship at CordeValle Country Club in San Martin, Calif. The Blue Devils fired a score of 10-under par 350 in the six-count-five format and held a two-stroke lead over Lamar and top-ranked Oklahoma State at 352 (-8). (Uclabruins.com)
Moderate Exercise May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk Nov 10, 2009
"If you need one more reason to exercise, this could be one," said senior researcher Dr. Stephen J. Freedland, of the Duke University Prostate Center and the VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. A number of studies have looked at the relationship between exercise and prostate cancer, and while most have pointed to a protective effect, about one-third have found no association, Freedland told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Teenagers Affected by School Start ... Nov 10, 2009
Recent studies at Duke University have shown that new information is replayed or reverberated in the brain for up to 48 hours during sleep cycles. Apparently, interrupting these reverberations will decrease retention of a new memory. (Suite101.com)
Harvesting Energy From Nature's Motions Nov 10, 2009
9, 2009) By taking advantage of the vagaries of the natural world, Duke University engineers have developed a novel approach that they believe can more efficiently harvest electricity from the motions of everyday life. See also. (Science Daily)
Advice for college: Wait Nov 10, 2009
Keith H. Brodie, a psychiatrist and president emeritus of Duke University, told me recently that he believes freshmen who delay college for a year tend to be more altruistic and empathetic. There is a bonus for colleges and students in making the gap year widespread: It will ease the stress of the admissions process. (Albany Times Union)
Tortured justice Nov 10, 2009
As Scott Silliman, a law professor at Duke University who specializes in national-security litigation, put it, "This thing is so spiked with politics. The rush is purely political and for no other reason.". Congressional Democrats were clearly skittish about the implications of their votes on the detainee legislation so close to the November elections. (Salon)
Pathogen Protection And Virulence: Dark Side Of Fungal Membrane Protein Revealed Nov 9, 2009
7, 2006) Scientists at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute and Duke University Medical Center have pinpointed a fungal gene that appears to play an important role in the development and virulence of ... 24, 2005) A newly discovered mechanism by which an infectious fungus perceives light also plays an important role in its virulence, according to Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators at Duke University. (Science Daily)
Get Serious, Sarah Nov 9, 2009
Much will be said in the coming weeks about Sarah Palin and the Republican Party-- especially after the Democratic "upset" in the Congressional race in New Yorks 23rd District and the over-the-top" Republican gubernatorial wins in Virginia and New Jersey. First, Palin will not leave the Republican Party. As independent-minded and anti-establishment as she is, says Villanova Universitys Lara Brown, she seems to understand well one of my favorite quotes from political scientist... (Townhall.com)
Novice 8+ Wins Head of the Hooch Nov 9, 2009
Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. Lady Monarchs Outpace Clemson Squad By Nearly Six Seconds. (Odusports.com)
Healthy lifestyle, attitude help resilient seniors stay on track Nov 9, 2009
Source: Dan Blazer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Duke University Medical Center. CHANGING WITH AGE. (USA Today -- News)
Duke pummels UAA women in exhibition Nov 9, 2009
At halftime of UAA's Sunday morning exhibition game against powerhouse Duke University, Seawolves coach Tim Moser told a radio broadcaster he had a simple reason for taking his team cross-country to face one of the premier women's basketball teams in the nation. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Parenting Place Nov 9, 2009
Dr. Helen Egger, a Duke University psychiatrist who also has studied childhood depression, said it is common among people in her field to first see depressed kids in their teens. Their parents will say symptoms began very early in childhood, but they were told, "Your child will grow out of them," Egger said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wrestling ACCtion: Weekend of November 6-8 Nov 9, 2009
The Duke University wrestling team completed its opening weekend of competition today at the Hokie Open at the Salem Civic Center. The Blue Devils came away with one championship and a third-place finish. (Theacc.com)
Miami Volleyball Stopped by Duke, 3-0 Nov 9, 2009
- Despite a double-double effort from sophomore , the University of Miami volleyball team fell to ACC foe Duke University, 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-18), on Sunday afternoon at the James L. Knight Sports Complex in Coral Gables, Fla. Throughout the match, the University of Miami Department of Athletics held a book drive supporting the South Florida Urban Ministries. (Hurricanesports.com)
Two Triad schools named "Best Values" Nov 9, 2009
Elsewhere in the state, Duke University ranked 6th on the same list as Elon, while Davidson College ranked 4th on a similar list ranking liberal arts colleges. The California Institute of Technology topped the university list, while Pomona College topped the list of liberal arts colleges. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Biggest stunners: Upsets in Alaska sports history Nov 8, 2009
This morning at 10, the UAA women's basketball team will suit up for a game at one of the country's most storied and hostile basketball arenas, against one of the sport's giants: Duke University. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
* Far from a lab? Turn a cellphone into a microscope Nov 8, 2009
Ozcans devices are compact in part because they have eliminated the central element in a microscope X its lenses X said David Brady, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Duke University and director of its Imaging and Spectroscopy Program. Theres no need for lenses in these devices because the magnification can be done electronically, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Advice for America's college-bound: Wait Nov 8, 2009
H. Keith H. Brodie, a psychiatrist and president emeritus of Duke University, told me recently that he believes freshmen who delay college for a year tend to be more altruistic and empathetic because brain development continues into late adolescence. He advocates gapping so long as students have a mentor, a plan for intellectual growth and a commitment to do public service. (Juneau Empire)
Jazzed about jazz images Nov 8, 2009
Stephenson is the director of the Jazz Loft Project and an instructor with the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, according to the projects Web site. The Jazz Loft Project is an effort to preserve vital images and sounds linked to Americas only original art form. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Business Whirl: Purvis honored at realty conference Nov 8, 2009
He also has been a member of the Duke University Alumni Admissions Committee. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, November 08, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Nov 8, 2009
Dr Mark Stacy, director of movement disorders, at Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, US, said Parkinsonpoly would be particularly useful in alerting patients to changes that could be needed in their medication. "The most effective treatment of Parkinson's Disease symptoms is levodopa. "It can provide benefit throughout the entire course of the disease and has consistently demonstrated to have a positive effect on the quality of life and significantly prolongs life expectancy. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Genomes Of Biofuel Yeasts Reveal Clues That Could Boost Fuel Ethanol Production Worldwide Nov 7, 2009
In one of the studies, researcher Lucas Argueso and colleagues from Duke University and Brazil have sequenced and analyzed the structure of the entire genome of strain PE-2, a prominent industrial strain in Brazil. The group's work revealed that portions of the genome are plastic compared to other yeast strains, specifically the peripheral regions of chromosomes, where they observed a number of sequence rearrangements. (Science Daily)
Sex Toy Study at Duke Raises Some Eyebrows Nov 7, 2009
Sex Toy Study at Duke University Raises Some Eyebrows ... DURHAM, N.C. A campus religious leader is unhappy about a study at Duke University that invites female students to attend parties where they can buy sex toys. (Fox News)
Frontiers of the future: Living in a materials world Nov 7, 2009
Duke University researchers recently announced that they were ready with a model. Other metamaterials are being developed for absorbing or magnifying sound, absorbing shockwaves from earthquakes and making superlenses and superprisms for magnifying images. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Duke Sex Toy Study Panned by Priest Nov 7, 2009
(AP) A campus religious leader is unhappy about a study at Duke University that invites female students to attend parties where they can buy sex toys. The News ver of Raleigh reported Friday that the director of the Duke Catholic Center has lodged a complaint with researchers. (CBS News)
