Doug Boyd Archives

Feb 24, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

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...

Feb 17, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

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...

Feb 16, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

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...

Feb 02, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

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...

Jan 30, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

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...

Jan 29, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

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...

Jan 28, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

‘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...

Jan 26, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

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...

Jan 23, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

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...

Jan 16, 2009
  • Doug Boyd

Medical student banquet to be Jan. 24

GREENVILLE, N.C. —   The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University will hold its 25th annual Andrew A. Best M.D. Senior Recognition Banquet Jan. 24 at the Greenville...