Sleep center hopes to help people wake up refreshed
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Tony Worthington wants to get a few good winks."I didn't sleep too well last night," he said. That was as he slid under the covers one...
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Researchers hope to help African-American prostate cancer survivors cope with side-effects
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Researchers at East Carolina University are looking at whether providing coping skills training or comprehensive disease education to African-American prostate cancer survivors and their partners will...
CyberKnife brings another advance in cancer care
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Arlene Glisson is a believer in East Carolina University's newest tool against cancer."It's just a blessing," she said. "It gives you hope." The 71-year-old was talking...
ECU physicians perform Special Olympics physicals
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A group of Special Olympics athletes moved a step closer to the starting line after receiving physicals Feb. 4 from East Carolina University physicians. The physicians...
Young musicians raise money for reading program
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Thanks to three young musician-philanthropists, children at the Brody Pediatric Outpatient Center at East Carolina University will have more books to read. Sisters Anna and Mia...
Women and heart disease focus of events at ECU
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Women's heart health will be the focus a series of educational events in early February at East Carolina University. The university's "Wear Red for Women" observance...
Lecture, performances to cover ethics in medicine, research
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A lecture on medical experimentation on slaves and performances of medical-related short stories will be presented during February and March by the Department of Medical Humanities...
‘Gap year’ an adventure for ECU physician
GREENVILLE, N.C. — It's commonly known as a "gap year," the term normally reserved for teenagers who spend the year between high school and college working, traveling, volunteering or...
Pulmonary hypertension clinic opens at ECU
GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina University has opened a new clinic for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a disease that limits a person's physical activity and can lead to...
New show takes viewers ‘Inside ECU’
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Greenville has a new way to learn the latest accomplishments of faculty, staff and students at East Carolina University. "Inside ECU" is a 15-minute news magazine...