Inflammation and presure-sensing leads to "feed-forward" loop in osteoarthritis
An unfortunate biological “feed-forward” loop drives cartilage cells in an arthritic joint to actually contribute to progression of the disease, say researchers at Duke University and Washington Un
Eye strokes: Earlier ED referral can reduce impact of sudden vision loss
A recent study led by Duke vascular neurologist Brian Mac Grory, MB, BCh, BAO, examined treatment for central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO or “eye stroke”)—a rare type of stroke charact
Duke Neurology at AAN 2021: Highlights from a virtual year
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has moved its annual meeting to a virtual setting this year, but its offerings of the latest education and scientific programming continue.
Resident Spotlight: Ryan Ghusayni, MD
Ryan Ghusayni, MD, has been fascinated by neurology since he was a medical student, when he saw how neurologists could pinpoint the location of lesions causing an ailment, and then use that kno
Koltai, Somarelli receive inaugural Bass Connections Leadership Award
Deborah Koltai, PhD, (Associate Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Neurology, School of Medicine) and Jason Somarelli, PhD (Assistant Professor in Medicine, School of Medicine) a
Maddening itch of liver disease comes from a surprising source
A devastating itching of the skin driven by severe liver disease turns out to have a surprising cause.
Duke Neurology Research Round Up, April 2021
Members of the Duke Neurology Department contributed to 21 new studies in peer-reviewed journals this March, advancing our ability to understand, treat, and prevent diseases and conditions from acr
Alumni Spotlight: David Lerner, MD
Six years ago, David Lerner, MD, was just a few months shy of completing his neurology residency at Duke.
Neurology and Women's Health 2021: Stroke
Stroke, a leading killer of men and women, kills twice as many women as does breast cancer. It also brings its own unique set of health concerns for women.