In a first-of-its-kind experiment, the brain activity of a monkey has been used to control the real-time walking patterns of a robot half way around the world, according to researchers at Duke University.
Using acupuncture before and during surgery significantly reduces the level of pain and the amount of potent painkillers needed by patients after the surgery is over, according to Duke University Medical Center anesthesiologists who combined data from 15 small randomized acupuncture clinical trials.
Dr. David B. Goldstein from Duke's Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy talks about tracking the genetic history of the ancient Jewish priesthood and the Lost Tribe of Israel, the focus of his news book, "Jacob's Legacy".
Maria Nardini, director of the Duke Health & Fitness Center, talks about how to select a health club and talks about equipment at Pepsico Fitness Center.
Duke doctors discuss the medical aspects of hearing loss and how you can improve your hearing.
For more information about hearing-related services at Duke, visit http://www.dukehealt h.org/Services/Otola ryngology
What to expect and how to get back to a normal life after a bone marrow transplant at Duke.
For more information, visit http://www.dukehealt h.org/Services/Adult BoneMarrowTransplant .