The scene in July 2010 in Vienna was one of my most electric moments in covering science. I happened to grab a front row seat at …
Month: November 2011
Training computers to analyze breast cancer biopsies
A team of computer scientists and pathologists at Stanford have developed a model for training computers to analyze breast cancer microscopic images, and findings published …
Cooked food, calorie counts and food labels
Cooking food makes its calories more available, according to new research (subscription required) published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The researchers …
Why researchers need to communicate the story behind the science
A post yesterday on Observations reinforces the importance of researchers pairing patient stories, testimonials and narratives about the scientific process with statistical data to foster …
Using high-tech devices to study football and concussions
In case you didn't see it, a recent Contra Costa Times article provides a closer look at an ongoing study during which Stanford University football players are …
Can cooking classes help curb childhood obesity?
Should healthy eating be incorporated into elementary school curriculum? A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior shows that having cooking …
A five-minute social media primer for medical educators
This five-minute video presentation, produced by Mike Cadgoan of Life in the Fast Lane, is a really nice outline of an effective approach for joining …
Can an antidepressant help meth addicts stop using?
An estimated 1.2 million Americans use methamphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant. Overcoming meth addiction can be extremely difficult, but new research from the San Francisco Public Health …
A closer look at how stretching may benefit the body
Below is the final installment of a two-part discussion on the merits of stretching with Michael Fredericson, MD, who has served as head team physician with …
Racing to raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension
This weekend, more than 1,500 patients, family members and friends walked or ran the Race Against Pulmonary Hypertension at Stanford. The 5K race, one of the largest and longest-running …
The economic benefits of publicly funded medical research
While the health benefits of medical research are easily observed in our everyday lives -through stories of patient survival, biomedical discoveries and prevention strategies - the economic …
Discussing a new way to choose medical students
We've written before about medical schools' use of the Multi-Mini Interview, an applicant-screening process that involves a series of short interviews designed to measure character …
Kicking the smoking habit for good
I still smile when I remember talking with a friend who told me he had quit smoking a few years back. "But I saw you …
A conversation about the merits of stretching
A life-long runner, I have spent my fair share of time in physical therapists' offices seeking treatment for fitness-related injuries. Often during these visits, health-care …
Inflammation, not just wear and tear, spawn osteoarthritis
Tearing of the meniscus - a cartilage-rich, crescent-shaped pad behind the kneecap that serves as a shock absorber for in joints such as the knee …
Image of the Week: CCSR Green
This is a great looking photo of the green wing of the Center for Clinical Sciences Research at Stanford Medical Center. It was taken by …