Socioeconomic factors appear to influence how brain injuries are treated
A Duke Health analysis of treatments for patients with traumatic brain injuries shows that race, geographic region, and payment status were significantly associated with the decision to withdraw li
Duke Neurology Research Round Up, October 2020
This September, members of the Duke Neurology Department contributed to 26 new studies, advancing our knowledge of neuroscience at the subcellular, national, and global levels.
Staff Spotlight: Crystal Ballard
One year after coming to our Morreene Road Clinic, Crystal Ballard still enjoys the challenges and opportunities that come with her work.
Faculty Spotlight: Cherylee Chang, MD
As an undergraduate student, Cherylee Chang, MD, wanted to be a cardiothoracic surgeon.
LVH ALS Foundation Raises $300,000 for ALS Research
The Larry Vance Hughes ALS Foundation (LVH ALS Foundation) has donated $300,000 to the Duke ALS Clinic to support its research into therapies as
Staff Spotlight: Karen White Tong
Karen White Tong first came to our EMG labs as a college sophomore, soon becoming fascinated with the neurological processes behind nerve conduction studies and with her interactions with patie
Faculty Spotlight: Marvin Rozear, MD
More than 50 years after he first started studying it, Marvin Rozear, MD, still sees the brain with fascination and wonder.
Retinal imaging repository augments resources to study neurodegenerative disease
A growing global registry of deidentified multimodal retinal and optic nerve images may have important implications for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with neurodegenerative disease.
Duke Neuro- and Brain Event Sneak Preview, Fall 2020
This fall, a slew of neurology and brain-related events are happening at Duke, in our Department, on the University side, and within the School of Medicine and health system.
Duke Neurology Research Round Up, September 2020
With 18 new peer-reviewed articles from members of our faculty, August 2020 was a record-breaking month for the Duke Neurology Department.