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Month: August 2012
What I did this summer: Stanford medical student investigates health statistics and costs in Costa Rica
This summer, Stanford medical students contributed to projects in communities around the globe as part of the Medical Scholars Research Program. In this special back-to-school …
Whiz Kids: Creating an iBook about the heart
In earlier Scope posts, I've shown off projects from the the Clinical Anatomy Research Scholars (CARS) program at Stanford. CARS allowed 15 interns to come …
Australian scientists implant early prototype of a "bionic eye" into a patient
A team of Australian scientists have implanted an early prototype of a "bionic eye" into a patient who suffered profound vision loss due to a …
Anatomy of a pediatric heart transplant
Last week we wrote about the emotions surrounding pediatric heart transplants. In a piece on Well today, a transplant doctor provides a first-hand account of what happens …
What I did this summer: Stanford medical student investigates early detection methods for glaucoma
This summer, Stanford medical students contributed to projects in communities around the globe as part of the Medical Scholars Research Program. In this special back-to-school …
Examining how addiction in the U.S. has changed over the last decade
The San Jose Mercury News has an interesting Q&A with Stanford's Keith Humphreys, PhD, on how addiction in the United States has changed over the past 10 years. In …
Whiz Kids: Using haptics for surgical simulation
In an earlier post, I highlighted one very impressive augmented-reality project from the the Clinical Anatomy Research Scholars (CARS) program at Stanford. Through CARS, 15 …
Researchers explain how "cooling glove" can improve exercise recovery and performance
Updated 10-28-14: Prof. Heller talks more about the device, and its many medical applications, in this piece. *** 8-29-12: Have you ever heard of the "cooling …
Blood cancers shown to arise from mutations that accumulate in stem cells
How and why do some cells in our bodies become cancerous? Can any cell become cancerous, or only certain kinds of cells? Those are longstanding questions …
Can playing familiar music boost cognitive response among patients with brain damage?
Past research has revealed a number of interesting insights into how music affects our neural circuits. Studies have shown that listening to music can soothe …
Countdown to Medicine X: Turning to emerging technologies to relieve stress, anxiety and PTSD
In anticipation of the inaugural Stanford Medicine X conference this Sept. 28-30, I'll be highlighting some of the research being presented during the three-day event. …
What I did this summer: Stanford medical student works to improve emergency care in Cambodia
This summer, Stanford medical students contributed to projects in communities around the globe as part of the Medical Scholars Research Program. In this special back-to-school …
Study suggests specific gene may influence happiness among women
Previous research has linked the gene monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) with risk taking and aggression. But findings recently published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological …
Guidewire technology improves heart patient care
For patients with coronary artery disease who are interested in being proactive in their own health care, I’ve written a series of stories on published …
Whiz Kids: Teaching anatomy with augmented reality
As part of the Clinical Anatomy Research Scholars (CARS) program at Stanford, 15 lucky interns came to campus this summer to conduct research alongside professors …