Tony Atala, MD, was the guest speaker yesterday at Stanford's 5th annual Oscar Salvatierra, Jr., M.D. lecture in transplantation. Atala, a pediatric urologist and the …
Month: November 2010
Campaign unsuccessful at getting people to eat their fruits and veggies
While we eat our fair share of pizza and french fries (and then some), Americans don't consume nearly enough fruits and vegetables. And there's some …
Stanford cardiologists to screen former NFL players for heart disease
The health of retired professional football players, particularly the latent effects of concussions, has been a hot topic lately. But the conversation about health problems …
Brain scans for lie detection? Not so fast, says Stanford law professor
Should brain scans be used in the courtroom for lie detection? Not until we have better evidence on their reliability, says Stanford law expert Hank …
Stanford "rock doc" talks about science as a career
This morning I wrote about Stanford neurologist Frank Longo, MD, PhD, teaming up with musician Bret Michaels for a campaign to increase awareness of the …
Cancer-vaccine review highlights debate over costs and benefits of pricey treatments
UPDATE 11-17-10: An advisory panel recommended today that the drug be covered by Medicare. A final decision will be made this spring. *** 11-8-10: Last …
FDA's warning over alcoholic energy drinks is progress, but not perfection
There have been dramatic public policy developments surrounding caffeinated alcohol beverages since Michelle Brandt wrote about them here less than a month ago. Half a …
Visualizing the brain as a Universe of synapses
A new imaging method pioneered by Stanford neuroscientist Stephen Smith, PhD, and his colleagues is set to give the world its best glimpse yet of …
Pair of studies show lifestyle may have biggest impact on heart health
Searching for inspiration for your 2011 New Year's resolutions? You might consider making simple lifestyle changes that researchers say can lower heart disease risk, extend …
Stanford neurologist rocks out for science
It’s not every day that a Stanford physician gets to spend several hours on set with a rock star. But take a look at this …
Physicians call for creation of regional disaster plans for neonatology
Previous research (subscription required) has shown that traditional triage systems used during natural disasters are not effective for treating newborns. Now a group of doctors …
Getting a cold in the name of science: New book chronicles author's experience as a study participant
Preservative-free nasal sprays appear safe and effective
There may be another alternative for sensitive noses that react poorly to traditional nasal sprays: A Stanford study shows that preservative-free sprays appear to be …
Study shows oxytocin may boost happiness among women
Scientists are discovering that oxytocin is more than just the "cuddle hormone." Findings presented yesterday at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego suggest …
When the call button calls, part two: Helping four patients in one round-trip transatlantic flight
Okay, just one final post on air travel. This morning a colleague called my attention to another fascinating account of in-flight health care, wherein an …
What are we eating?
Clinical Cases and Images blog has an amazingly interesting - and scary - chart showing what the average American eats each year. Among the eye-opening …