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Recent News About Duke University Health System
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Sialendoscopy offers minimally invasive removal of salivary stones
Sialolithiasis, commonly known as salivary stones, are calcified mineral deposits that obstruct the saliva glands or their ducts, causing symptoms such as pain, swelling, a lump under the tongue, bad breath, dry mouth, and an unpleasant taste.
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Duke University Hospital patient beats metastatic cancer, advocates colorectal cancer awareness
Chris Biggar, a Durham resident, experienced a sharp abdominal pain in September 2022, leading to a diagnosis of stage four metastatic colorectal cancer at Duke University Hospital.
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Outpatient surgery at Duke improves patient's quality of life by reducing snoring
Sleeping apart from his wife due to snoring put a strain on Saccoccio's marriage.
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When should parents seek care for their child's persistent cough
Pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and spreads easily from person to person.
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Duke Cancer Institute offers self-image services for patients
The Duke Cancer Institute is offering self-image services to help individuals maintain their confidence during difficult times.
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Duke surgery restores Virginia woman's ability to walk after prolonged struggle
Lynne Barrett, a 68-year-old Virginia resident, experienced a significant setback in her active lifestyle after an accident on May 17, 2023.