Asthma Drug Did Not Reduce Symptom Duration in Mild to Moderate COVID
These findings do not support the use of montelukast for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19, reported Susanna Naggie, MD, MHS, director of Duke CTSI, and colleagues.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
CTSI acknowledges and celebrates Native American Heritage Month. This nationwide observance provides an important opportunity to recognize and honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Tribal Nations, as well as raise awareness about both the historical and current struggles of Indigenous people.
Duke Center for Precision Health Awards Pilot Funding to Advance Genomic Science
The Duke Center for Precision Health and Precision Genomics Collaboratory have awarded five pilot grants to advance genomic science at Duke by leveraging and enhancing the OneDukeGen study infrastructure.
SEED Health Atlas Tracks Social Determinants of Health in Durham, Beyond
Supported by CTSI, the goal of the SEED Atlas is to enable users to learn more about the factors that influence health in Durham.
Cannabis and Tobacco Use on the Rise, Especially Among Older Adults
The number of Americans using both cannabis and tobacco is increasing, with a particular surge among older adults, according to a new study by researchers at Duke University School of Medicine and Duke CTSI who analyzed two decades of national data. Their findings show that combined use of cannabis and tobacco poses greater health risks than using either substance alone.
Duke-NCCU Bridge Office Students Celebrate Clinical Research Internship Experiences
The Duke-North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Bridge Office student interns celebrated the conclusion of their summer internships Aug. 1 at a closing ceremony.
COVID Vaccination Not Associated with Kidney Disease in Black Adults at High Risk
Using data from community studies based at Duke Kannapolis, researchers found that COVID vaccination was not associated with new onset of APOL1-related kidney disease in African American adults who were at high risk for the condition.
Publications Detail Research from Project Baseline Health Study
Two journals have published findings from the Project Baseline Health Study, a community-based research initiative by Duke University School of Medicine, Stanford Medicine, Verily Life Sciences, and others that collected, organized, and analyzed broad health data from thousands of participants over more than four years.
Child Health Equity Pilot Awardees Present Research Projects
Pilot award recipients from the Duke CTSI and Children’s Health & Discovery Initiative (CHDI) Child Health Equity Program, funded by the Translating Duke Health Initiative, presented their research projects during a meeting of the Program’s Advisory Council in May. This initiative was a partnership between the CHDI and the CTSI’s Integrating Special Populations team.
John Mitchell to Lead Community-Partnered Research Network
The Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) announces that John Mitchell, PhD, has been named director of the Duke CTSI Community-Partnered Research Network (CPRN), effective May 1, 2024.