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The pragmatic clinical trial was the first demonstration project of PCORnet®, the Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, which is an integrated partnership of clinical research networks funded

Robert M. Califf, MD, Duke University adjunct professor of medicine (cardiology) and former director of the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), has been confirmed as commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration following a vote by the Senate today. Califf’s appointment to the position will mark his second time heading the agency, which he also led during the final year of former President Barack Obama’s administration.

Research projects led by the DCRI contributed significantly to the School of Medicine’s total funding.

In the prologue of her New York Times bestseller This Is How They

Consumer-directed hospital rankings influence decisions made by patients, physicians, payers, and hospital systems.

The FDA’s recently released guidance on Digital Health Technologies for Remote Data Acquisition in Clinical Investigations represents a significant step forward in the exploration and application of digital health tools.  As someone who works with technology innovators, drug and device clinical trial sponsors, and the medical innovation investment community, I’m convinced that this guidance has arrived at an ideal time.

The NIH Collaboratory launches into its tenth year with a new name, continued commitment, and enhanced web tools and resources.

Top scientists and physicians from the ABC Science Collaborative outline how a more focused COVID-19 “test-to-stay” protocol can keep kids in school without overwhelming the system.

The CardioHealth Alliance welcomes Amgen as a new member and invites others to join in the effort to advance prevention and care.

A survey of 2,638 Duke Health patients who had total replacement of knee, hip, or shoulder joints in 2014-20 found that approximately one-third experienced high-impact or bothersome chronic pain fo