A team at Duke Eye Center has become the first in a U.S. academic medical center to implant a new cell-based gene therapy for macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), a rare retinal disorder that leads to progressive central vision loss.
Real-world data (RWD) is increasingly used in health care research to provide insights into patient health and the delivery of care outside traditional research settings.
As emerging economies expand, the need for sustainable infrastructure in sectors such as energy, transport, and water is increasing.
The climate technology sector has experienced significant changes since its emergence in the 2000s, initially driven by concerns about global warming and investments in renewable energy startups.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), together with the nonprofit KABOOM!, has opened a new playground at Morse Park in Lake Lure.
A recent clinical study led by UNC Health and funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) has found that providing modest monthly grocery cards…
RTI International has announced the expansion of its pilot plant facilities with the RTI Pilot Xcelerator (RPX), a move designed to accelerate the growth of emerging technologies towards market readiness.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain a significant concern for environmental and public health.
RTI International has developed the NBS Explorer, a web-based tool designed to help communities and organizations address environmental challenges such as flooding and declining water quality.
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Durham Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S.…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) has announced that its customers may access early prescription refills through October 26, 2025.
Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers (LAW), said a Durham-based credit union and its associated “climate” group should give up legal challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency’s…
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Durham Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the…
There was one company in a city associated with Orange County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of…
Angela Quick, Ed.D., has been named Senior Vice President of the new Solutions unit at RTI International, effective October 1, 2025.
RTI International has announced the appointment of Nicole Barnes as Senior Vice President for its new Growth unit, effective October 1, 2025.
Each year, about 200,000 U.S. military service members transition to civilian life, facing challenges such as job searches, relocation, new financial obligations, and adapting to a society that may not…
The emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, is prompting changes in the nutrition and health sectors.
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Durham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to…
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Durham County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Durham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to…
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Durham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to…
A recent study led by researchers at Duke Health has found that about one in 12 patients diagnosed with two or more different types of cancer have inherited a mutation…
Food research and development leaders are facing changes driven by shifting consumer expectations and evolving federal regulations.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Durham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to…
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