August 19, 2004

TERROR, WAR TOP VOTER ISSUES IN SURVEY

Chicago Tribune, Aug. 19 -- The strategy by the Bush and Kerry campaigns to promote terrorism, war and foreign policy themes reflects both concern among voters and practical political calculus, according to Duke University political scientist Peter Feaver. ... Full story --Also, Baltimore Sun: Foreign Policy Issues Dominate in Poll of U.S. Voters' Concerns (Feaver) ... Full story Christian Science Monitor: Kerry Shifts Right on Security (Feaver) ... Full story

GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP 101 Arizona Republic, Aug. 19 -- Five years ago, Ryan Lombardi, assistant dean of students at Duke University, wouldn't have listed lack of sleep as a major health issue facing students. Now, he thinks of it as a top concern along with alcohol abuse and body image problems. ... Full story --Also, Daily (Vineland, N.J.) Journal: You Can't Get A's if You Don't Get Z's ... Full story

A WARNING ON PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ELDERLY Newsday, Aug. 19 -- Many older Americans are getting prescription drugs that could be particularly dangerous for them, according to a study of more than 750,000 reimbursement claims conducted by Duke University researchers. ... Full story --Also, Los Angeles Times: Seniors Getting Risky Drugs (requires registration.) ... Full story

NEW TEST FOR CANCER THERAPY Houston Chronicle, Aug. 19 -- A new test that counts cancer cells in the bloodstreams of patients with advanced breast cancer best tells whether treatment is working. The study was conducted at 20 U.S. institutions, including Duke University. ... Full story

COMFORT LITTLE CHILDREN (Raleigh, N.C.) News & Observer, Aug. 19 -- Every week for two hours, Bill Mitchell acts as a surrogate grandfather to sick children at the Children's Hospital at Duke University Medical Center. Mitchell, 60, is a volunteer with the Rock-A-Baby program.  ... Full story

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SLOW TIME (Raleigh, N.C.) News & Observer, Aug. 18 -- Patrick Chu, a 1988 Duke University graduate with a degree in philosophy, talks about his Durham-based company, It's Your Turn, and the future of online gaming. ... Full story

ON THE AIR Duke student Dorothy Louise Bailey '07 will be one of the guests today, Aug. 19, on WUNC-FM's public affairs program, "The State of Things." The program will feature a discussion of home schooling; Bailey was home-schooled during her last two years of high school. The program airs at noon and 8 p.m. on 91.5 FM; audio available online. ... Full story