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Women cardiologists do different work, make less money than men
Contact: Sarah AveryPhone: 919-660-1306Email: sarah.avery@duke.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015  DURHAM, N.C. -- Despite efforts to increase gender diversity in cardiology, major differences in job characteristics and pay persist between men and women who treat heart patients, according to a Duke Medicine-led study presented at the annual American Heart Association meeting. The researchers found that the ranks of women cardiologists remain disproportionally small compared to those in medicine overall; women who choose the field are much less likely to specialize in higher-paying interventional procedures;...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - November 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Medicine Source Type: news

Cellular stress process identified in cardiovascular disease
Contact: Sarah AveryPhone: 919-660-1306Email: sarah.avery@duke.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 DURHAM, N.C. – Combining the investigative tools of genetics, transcriptomics, epigenetics and metabolomics, a Duke Medicine research team has identified a new molecular pathway involved in heart attacks and death from heart disease. The researchers, publishing online in the journal PLOS Genetics, found that stress on a component of cells called the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is associated with risk of future heart events, and it can be detected in bits of molecular detritus circulating in the blood. “ER str...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - November 6, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Medicine Source Type: news

Used alone, weight loss apps might not help overweight young adults
Contact: Samiha KhannaPhone: 919-419-5069Email: samiha.khanna@duke.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE at 10 a.m. (ET) on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 DURHAM, N.C. -- Used alone, a cell phone app that tracks exercise, calories and weight loss goals is, on average, not enough to create meaningful weight loss in young adults, according to new research from Duke Medicine. The study was published online November 4 by the journal Obesity and offers a sober insight about the complexities of weight loss and potential limitations of an app-based approach. The inexpensive and easily accessed tool was aimed at tech-savvy adults ages 18 to 35.   ...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - November 4, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Medicine Source Type: news

Tenet and Duke LifePoint reach definitive agreement for the sale of Tenet's N.C. hospitals and related operations
DALLAS AND BRENTWOOD, TENN. – November 3, 2015 – Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC) and Duke LifePoint Healthcare have entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of Tenet’s North Carolina hospitals and related operations. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, and is expected to be completed between late in the fourth quarter to middle of the first quarter. “Tenet has long enjoyed serving the Sanford and Hickory communities through our network of trusted hospitals and caregivers,” said Keith Pitts, vice chairman of Tenet Healthcare. “As we evaluated...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - November 3, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Labor Induction and Augmentation: Q&A with Chad Grotegut, MD
Chad Grotegut, MD, an ob/gyn at Duke Medicine, discusses labor induction and augmentation, and breaks down new research on labor practices and autism risk.  What is labor induction and labor augmentation?Labor induction is the process in which we stimulate contractions using medications or other procedures to help a woman go into labor if she hadn’t previously been in labor. In augmented labor, a woman is already in labor and having contractions, but her cervix is not changing and her labor is not progressing, so we use medications or procedures to make these contractions more frequent and longer to progress the labor....
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - August 13, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Medicine Gynecology Source Type: news

Put a Healthy Spin on School Lunch
The start of the school year is a great time to give a second thought to your kids’ lunches. Many kids rush through breakfast to get to school on time, and participate in after-school activities well into the evening. Having a healthy lunch that combines complex carbohydrates, lean protein, dairy, fruits, and vegetables is the only way they’ll get the energy they need to make it through their busy days. “When lunch includes the right nutritional balance, it gives kids the energy they need to focus on their afternoon studies and enjoy their after-school activities,” says Namrata Shidhaye, MD, a family medicine pract...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - July 27, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Children's Health Children's Primary Care Duke Primary Care Primary Care Services Source Type: news

Fertility in Focus
Sarah Goldman and her husband wanted to start a suggests couples talk to their physicians and consider that a family, but because of his spinal cord injury, they less-aggressive, nontraditional option—called mild/minimal- knew they wouldn’t be able to conceive tradition- stimulation in vitro fertilization—might be right for them. The Greenville, North Carolina, family looked at fertility clinics close to home, but after asking around they chose the Duke Fertility Center and infertility specialist Tom Price, MD. “Even though it’s a two-hour drive, we thought it was definitely worth it,” Goldman says. “We’d h...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - July 16, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Fertility Source Type: news

What You Need to Know About Your Colon
No one likes to discuss colon health. But it’s serious business, and learning about it—and what you can do to take care of your colon—can help ensure you and your loved ones lead healthier lives. Here, Benjamin Hopkins, MD, a Duke Medicine colon and rectal surgeon, touches every condition you don’t want to talk about – from hemorrhoids, and fecal incontinence to anal pain and diverticulitis. Q. What’s the most important thing to do for colorectal health? A. The best approach to good colorectal health is to maintain a high-fiber diet and drink plenty of water. Eight glasses of water a day helps prevent constipa...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - June 11, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Colorectal Cancer Duke Primary Care Source Type: news

The Dos and Don'ts of Summer Fun
The school year may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean you should adopt a school’s-out attitude when it comes to your health. Regardless of your plans, heed these simple dos and don’ts to ensure you get a passing grade. At the Park DO outsmart the bugs. Wear light-colored, breathable clothing—you’ll be less attractive to bees, which like bright colors. Light colors also make it easier to spot ticks. If you’re planning to be outside for an extended time, spray your clothes, not your skin, with a bug repellent that contains DEET. If you are stung or plagued with insect bites, ice the swollen area, says Mered...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - June 4, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Primary Care Source Type: news

Exercise Isn’t Optional; It’s Mandatory for Good Health
Some people speak of a “runner’s high”—an intoxicating feeling derived from going the distance and pushing your limits. And then there are those for whom exercise is a chore, an item to be checked off a to-do list. Matthew Hayes, DO, of Duke Primary Care Waverly Place believes everyone can—and must—exercise, and that there’s some kind of exercise out there for everybody and every body. He takes exercise so seriously that he gives each of his patients a prescription for it. “I prescribe specific ways to exercise— running, lifting, tennis, and more— based on what my patients like to do,” he says. “I m...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - May 11, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Primary Care Source Type: news

Spring 2013 Duke Med Magazine
Click here to download the Spring 2013 DukeMed Magazine or view it online. (Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features)
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - May 10, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Why All The Buzz About Gluten-Free
Today, gluten-free products and diets are all the rage. In fact, a recent study finds as many as 1.6 million Americans avoid gluten, even though they haven’t been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Although there is no harm in eliminating gluten from your diet, doctors say there is no reason to avoid it—unless you’re one of the two million people who cannot tolerate the proteins. “Gluten is bad for some people, but certainly not all,” explains Michelle Nacouzi, MD, a primary care physician at Duke Primary Care Brier Creek. “So unless you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensi...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - May 4, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Primary Care Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Helping Your Children Grow into Healthy Teens
Toddlers become teenagers way too fast, and many parents worry about what their adorable child will become. Most teens do very well, especially when supported by parents who play an important role in helping their children mature. Research shows that teens thrive when they have strong relationships with supportive adults. Healthy relationships develop over years and their foundation is effective communication. Here, Richard Chung, MD, an expert in adolescent medicine at Duke, explains how you can open the lines of communication, and foster that strong relationship with your child now and as they become teenagers. • �...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - April 25, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Children's Health Source Type: news

Let’s Get Stronger Together
Art, Jazz, Food and Health Screenings at Health Fair May 3 and 4 My name is Kathy Kastan. I survived a bypass when I was 42.  I know the unique challenges faced by women living with heart disease, and I’ve made advocating for women’s health my passion. As the director of the Duke Women's Health Initiative, I share my passion with women across the region and beyond. Women have unique health concerns, and need to work together to demand accurate diagnosis, proper treatment and exceptional care. That is why I encourage you to join me May 3 and 4 for an unprecedented series of events. Stronger Together: Fighting Disparit...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - April 17, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Women's Health Women's Heart Care Source Type: news

Why Does My Nose Run - And Other Common Allergy Questions
Allergies got you down? Wondering how to get relief? Namrata Shidhaye, MD, a family physician at Duke Primary Care Waverly Place, helps sort out the causes and cures for your annoying runny nose. The older I get, the more my nose runs. Can you develop seasonal allergies as an adult that you didn’t have as a child?
Yes, adults can develop environmental allergies at any age. Asthma can develop during adulthood as well. A runny nose isn’t always a sign of allergies, though. Older individuals may experience runny nose due to age-related physical changes—some people, as they age, develop overactive tear ducts and nasal ...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - April 11, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Primary Care Source Type: news