A skeptical look at popular diets: Going gluten-free
In the fifth post in A Skeptical Look at Popular Diets, clinician-researcher Randall Stafford analyzes the gluten-free diet.
On recovery, vulnerability and ritual: An exhibit in white
Matthew Wetschler, a former Stanford emergency medicine resident, experienced a severe accident that has influenced his art, now on display on campus.
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A skeptical look at popular diets: How ketogenic should you go?
In the fourth post in the series A Skeptical Look at Popular Diets, physician Randall Stafford examines pros and cons of a ketogenic diet.
Looking back: What I wish I had known before starting medical school
In this Stanford Medicine Unplugged post, fourth-year medical student, Nathaniel Fleming gives advice to future medical students.
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New research has correlated the number of primary care physicians with population-level longevity. But, a shortage of primary care providers is forecast.
Humanity is all right, probably, although human extinction remains quite possible, researcher says
Stanford epidemiologist Steve Luby remains optimistic, although he believes that human extinction is in the relatively near future is possible.
Master your mind: A challenge from WELL for Life
This challenge asks participants to recognize when negative thoughts are occurring and try to diffuse them when they turn worrisome or distracting.
The med student and the machine
In this Stanford Medicine Unplugged post, Orly Farber reflects on how medical students can try to be like machines, temporarily, but remain very human.
An honest answer to the question “How’s medical school?”
In this Stanford Medicine Unplugged piece, a first-year student shares the more difficult aspects of medical school.
Looking back: What I wish I had known before starting medical school
In this Stanford Medicine Unplugged post, fourth-year medical student, Nathaniel Fleming gives advice to future medical students.
Starting with one: Providing medical care in southern Sudan
Tom Catena, an American-trained physician, shares his experience providing care in war-torn, resource-deprived southern Sudan.