Study Finds Alternative to Anti-Cholesterol Drug
No clinical trial had ever asked what happened when LDL levels get below 70 because, said Dr. Robert Califf, a Duke cardiologist and the study chairman, “many people were nervous about going this low and imagined a lot of possible toxicities.”
Magnus Ohman to be vice chair of development and innovation
E. Magnus Ohman, MD, professor of medicine (Cardiology), has agreed to serve as Vice Chair of Development and Innovation for the Department of Medicine, announced Mary Klotman, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine.
"This is a new position on the Medicine Chair’s leadership team," said Dr. Klotman.
Major Duke Medicine milestone: 1000 heart transplants
This weekend, Duke Heart Center is marking its 25th anniversary.
Major Duke Medicine milestone: 1000 heart transplants
This weekend, Duke Heart Center is marking its 25th anniversary.
Duke Heart Center celebrates 25 years
This weekend Duke Heart Center will celebrate 25 years with a symposium, facilities tour and celebration dinner.
Duke Heart Center's mission is to unite all individuals and departments involved in the science and delivery of cardiovascular medicine through a collaborative, integrated, and multidisciplinary approa
Duke Heart Center celebrates 25 years
This weekend Duke Heart Center will celebrate 25 years with a symposium, facilities tour and celebration dinner.
Duke Heart Center's mission is to unite all individuals and departments involved in the science and delivery of cardiovascular medicine through a collaborative, integrated, and multidisciplinary approa
Grand Rounds 8/22/14: Use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation
Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Aug. 22 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Christopher Granger, MD, professor of medicine (Cardiology).
Dr.
Grand Rounds 8/8/14: When Heart Failure Therapy Fails
Medicine Grand Rounds on Fri., Aug. 8 at 8 a.m. in Duke Hospital room 2002 will feature Joseph Rogers, MD, professor of medicine and senior vice chair for clinical affairs (Cardiology), with a case presentation by Marc Samsky, MD, junior assistant resident.
Dr.
9/20/14: 2nd annual Advanced Heart Failure Symposium
The Duke Heart Center will host its second annual Advanced Heart Failure Symposium on Sat., Sept. 20 in the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center.
The symposium will enhance learners' knowledge in the evaluation and treatment of patients with advanced heart failure.
A Fruit Billionaire Tries to Rewrite the Textbook on Medicine
Feature article on the MURDOCK Study in Kannapolis, NC, with mention of Robert Califf, MD, professor of medicine (Cardiology) and director of the Duke Translational Medicine Institute.