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Richard H. Lee

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition
Box 3470, Durham, NC 27710
Dept of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine · 2024 - Present Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Medicine

Recent Publications


Effect of donepezil on bone metabolism among older adults with Alzheimer's disease.

Journal Article Contemp Clin Trials · January 2025 Older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD), in addition to significant cognitive disability, have twice the risk of fracture compared to those with normal cognition. Fractures among older adults with AD are associated with substantial morbidity, loss of ph ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association of prior treatment with nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates on outcomes of COVID-19 positive patients.

Journal Article Osteoporos Int · January 2024 UNLABELLED: COVID-19 infection has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality globally, especially among older adults. Repurposed drugs have demonstrated activity in respiratory illnesses, including nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates. In this retrosp ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Models of Post-Acute Care in Complex Older Adults with Fracture

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · 2024 - 2030

Endocrinology and Metabolism Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029

RESTORE

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Alabama at Birmingham · 2025 - 2029

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Education, Training & Certifications


Emory University, School of Medicine · 2005 M.D.