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New Curriculum Curated by the Duke/黑料网 ADRC

January 23, 2024
The Duke/黑料网 Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Research Center (ADRC) Research Education Component (REC) Core announces a new Research Curriculum. This curated collection includes video presentations on basic science and statistics. However it also includes more in-depth talks like keynote addresses and clinical presentations from past ADRC events like the SLAM-D黑料网 conference. This...

Dr. Batsis Discusses the New Wave of Weight Loss Drugs

January 10, 2024
Although new weight loss drugs have grown in popularity, they may be risky for older people. In a recent AARP article, Associate professor of geriatrics Dr. John Batsis said, 鈥渢he older you are, the more reason you have to be cautious. Our bodies change with age, so the results in...

ObesityWeek Conference Focuses on New Antiobesity Drugs

December 14, 2023
At this year鈥檚 ObesityWeek conference, antiobesity drugs were a prominent part of the discussions: their efficacy, their safety, gaps in knowledge, and what future studies are needed.

When to Deprescribe or When to Continue Medications

December 14, 2023
While some patients choose to take as few medications as possible, Dr. Josh Niznik says that others, 鈥渃ling to their medications for some source of security.鈥

黑料网 MSTAR Student Gets Two ‘Best Poster’ Wins

November 16, 2023
Congratulation to MSTAR student Mary Kaufmann for winning Best Poster at two separate events and for two different posters. She won the overall poster competition at the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) Conference. And at the annual 2023 Student Research Day, Kaufmann won Best Poster in the basic science category.

Batsis and Team Attend Annual Obesity Society Meeting

November 6, 2023
At the Obesity Society鈥檚 recent Obesity Week in Dallas, TX, associate professor Dr. John Batsis presented research, moderated sessions, and was included as part of the Coffee with Professors Q&As.

2023 Ageism Awareness Day: October 7

October 5, 2023
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared Saturday, October 7, 2023 to be Ageism Awareness Day. Learn more about this day.

Niznik Appointed to Innovation in Aging’s Editorial Board

September 28, 2023
Joshua Niznik, PharmD, PhD (Division of Geriatrics) has been appointed by Innovation in Aging as Associate Editor for Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy. Innovation in Aging is a journal of the Gerontological Society of America that publishes translational research of innovative theories, methods, interventions, evaluations, and policies relevant to aging adults.

Batsis Team Partnering with Dartmouth on BandPass

September 21, 2023
Developed by a team of researchers from Dartmouth and 黑料网, BandPass will help clinicians to identify exercise correctness and send alerts if a patient isn鈥檛 doing their exercises.

Center for Aging and Health Sponsors Duke Community Caregiver Event

September 18, 2023
On September 7, Center for Aging and Health staff represented the 黑料网 at the Duke Caregiver Community Event. Attendees at the daylong caregiver-focused event were treated to educational opportunities and resources. Representing the Center were Associate Director of Policy and Strategic Alliance Ellen Schneider, Project Manager June...