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Gait Speed is Key Integrative Measure of Health, New …
WEBBy. Tim Pittman. Published. January 14, 2020. New research assessing the significance of gait speed as a measure of health suggests that it should be viewed as an integrative measure of health that may originate in childhood. The conclusion significantly expands the long-standing interpretation of gait speed as an index of functional decline.
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Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Menopausal Hormone …
WEBThe WHI results indicated that post-menopausal women taking combination (estrogen and progestin) hormone therapy for menopause symptoms had an increased risk for breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, blood clots, and urinary incontinence. Although women had a lower risk of fractures and colorectal cancer, these benefits were not …
Adolescent and Young Adult Health Program Treats …
WEBThe Duke Adolescent and Young Adult Health Program consists of three adolescent and young adult medicine specialists and a growing care management support team to help patients ages 12 to 26 with issues related to sexual and reproductive health, behavioral health, chronic illnesses, and health behaviors.
Socioeconomic Factors Play Significant Role in Health …
WEBSocioeconomic factors: Access to safe housing, healthy foods, transportation, and utilities (heat, electricity, water). Physical environment: Location of housing, freedom from gun violence, lead-poisoning risks in plumbing, safe places to walk and/or exercise. Social factors: Risks of depression, domestic violence, or social isolation.
Motivational Interviewing: Helping Patients Adopt …
WEBMotivational interviewing was first used in the drug and alcohol rehabilitation fields, but it’s applicable to any type of behavior change. A growing body of evidence suggests it is effective in improving weight control, cholesterol levels, and medication adherence, for instance. Currently, the technique is used most often with patients who
Benefits of Patient-Centered Medical Homes Duke …
WEBThe patient-centered medical home (PCMH) concept has been steadily gaining attention for years. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes by transforming the delivery of care, this unique model is touted as a promising solution to improving health care in the United States. Duke Health was an early adopter of the PCMH model nearly …
Child and Adolescent Gender Clinic Expands in New …
WEBLeaders of the Duke Child and Adolescent Gender Care Clinic, which celebrated its seventh anniversary in July, have identified a large number of patients reporting anxiety caused by COVID-related isolation.. Pediatric endocrinologists and gender care specialists says school closings made it difficult for young patients and …
Novel Shared Medical Appointment Model for Diabetes …
WEBNovel group medical visit idea taking hold in NC. Acceptance of shared medical appointments (SMAs) for patients with diabetes and their gradual clinical implementation may lead to a new and more comprehensive approach to …
Bariatric Services Expanding to Meet Spike in Demand
WEBJune 6, 2023. Continually evolving to respond to increasing demand, new care recommendations and emerging treatments, Duke Health’s experienced bariatric specialists offer patients in Durham and Raleigh access to the latest in comprehensive weight loss services tailored to their individual needs and condition.
Fostering Long-Term Doctor-Patient Relationships to …
WEBMany patients prioritize having meaningful relationships with their health care professionals above cost, accessibility, and other factors. So, how well do you really know your patients and their problem lists, their personalities, communication styles, and lives?. A growing body of evidence suggests that this type of knowledge and the …
HIFU Improves Outcomes in Select Patients With Prostate Cancer
WEBMarch 29, 2016. High-intensity focused ultrasonography (HIFU) provides a new alternative for controlling cancer and preserving urinary and sexual function in patients with prostate cancer and offers a fast recovery time. However, the technique is performed by very few hospitals. Ideal candidates for HIFU are aged 55 to 75 years and have
Duke Offers New Treatment for High-Risk Blood Cancers
WEBThe first and only modified allogeneic umbilical cord blood-based cellular therapy — omidubicel (Omisirge®, Boston MA) — is being offered at Duke to treat patients 12 years and up with high-risk blood cancers, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, lymphoma, and …
Recognizing Human Trafficking in the Health Care Setting
WEBThe mnemonic SOAR is designed to help health care professionals: S top: Become familiar with the nature of human trafficking O bserve: Understand verbal and nonverbal indicators A sk: Engage with a possible victim using a trauma-informed approach R espond to Human Trafficking: Identify patient needs and secure available resources to …
Duke Study Highlights Barriers to Inflammatory Breast Cancer …
WEBAs published in Preventive Medicine Reports, a new study by Duke researchers Gayathri Devi, PhD, and Anh N. Tran, PhD, MPH, reveals knowledge gaps and barriers in inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) diagnosis and care in the primary care setting. As a rare and lethal breast cancer subtype accouting for 10% of all breast cancer …
Tips for Choosing a Telehealth Platform
WEBIn March 2020, physicians across the country rapidly deployed telehealth solutions to continue to care for their patients in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and private insurers relaxed HIPAA requirements and raised reimbursement rates for telehealth.
Linda G. Leithe, MD Duke Health Referring Physicians
WEBDuke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below. Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also …
Duke Opens Comprehensive Hernia Center
WEBRefer a Patient. To refer a patient, call 855-855-6484 or log in to Duke MedLink. Despite those trends, surgical advances such as minimally invasive techniques have improved outcomes. Laparoscopic and robotic techniques allow surgeons to perform complex operations via a 0.5-cm incision and minimize internal injuries.
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