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Cholesterol Drugs May Lower Glaucoma Risk
September 3, 2004
Findings from a preliminary study indicate that statins, medications prescribed to lower cholesterol, may also be useful in preventing and slowing the progression of glaucoma, the leading cause of blindness.
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Teens' Tans May Lead to Trouble Later
August 30, 2004
Dermatologists say sun-worshipping teenagers could be putting themselves at risk for skin cancer later in life. But this health message isn't getting through to many adolescents. One expert says it might be more effective to warn teens about an even more terrifying risk: looking old. . . .
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Know Benefits, Risks of CT Scans
August 27, 2004
Full-body CT scans are promoted widely as a way to detect early signs of disease. But many public health officials believe the scans may do more harm than good, by exposing healthy individuals to potentially dangerous levels of radiation. . . .
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Don't Ignore Warning Signs of Depression
August 20, 2004
Clinical depression is on the rise in America. An expert describes some common symptoms of depression and the steps to take to receive treatment for this serious medical condition. . . .audio Listen to MedMinute Audio
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Research Study Testing Statins to Slow Alzheimer's
August 6, 2004
Early research suggests that statins, drugs commonly taken to control cholesterol and prevent heart disease, may also help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. A national study is now underway to test several medications for this purpose . . .audio Listen to MedMinute Audio
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February 23, 2004
Claudia Koonz | Kenan Institute | Duke law | April Horton | Seth Margolis | Blythe Crissman | Karla Holloway
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George Soros on the 'misuse of American power'
February 23, 2004
Bush administration wrong to dismiss international institutions, international business leader says
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February 23, 2004
Blackburn Festival | Reginaldo Howard | AIDS lecture | Poe appointment | Field hockey clinic | Jazz legends on film
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February 16, 2004
Soros lecture | Black holes | Blackburn festival | Academic Council Agenda | Jerome Culp | Jacquelyne Jackson
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Heart Guidelines Released for Women
February 16, 2004
Duke researchers involved in study of how to prevent heart disease in women
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Cholesterol Drugs May Lower Glaucoma Risk

Teens' Tans May Lead to Trouble Later

Know Benefits, Risks of CT Scans

Don't Ignore Warning Signs of Depression

Research Study Testing Statins to Slow Alzheimer's

Duke Professional News, Feb. 20, 2004

George Soros on the 'misuse of American power'

Duke University News Briefs, Feb. 20, 2004

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Heart Guidelines Released for Women

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