Duke University

This study tested a handheld device that uses near-infrared light to quickly detect bleeding inside the skull after a head injury. Researchers compared the device's results to CT scans in 180 patients in Uganda. The goal was to see if this portable tool could help diagnose brain …

This study compared two common ways to give epidural steroid injections for nerve pain in the arm that starts in the neck. 74 adults with this type of pain received either an injection in the back of the neck or one near the nerve root. The goal was to see which method works bett…

This completed study tested a fast 'test and treat' approach for COVID-19 in Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Researchers interviewed 148 patients, healthcare workers, and officials to see if the program was practical and well-liked. The goal was to learn how to impro…

This study looked for new genetic changes in people with inherited diseases whose standard genetic tests were not clear. Researchers examined DNA from 56 participants, including patients and their unaffected family members. The goal was to find hidden variants that might explain …