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Month: September 2012
What I did this summer: Stanford medical student works to improve pediatric surgical care in Tanzania
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 …
Stanford researchers demonstrate feasibility of ultra-small, wirelessly powered cardiac device
Earlier this year, Stanford electrical engineer Ada Poon, PhD, made headlines when she publicly showcased a tiny wireless chip, driven by magnetic currents, that is …
Does Pinterest promote unhealthy eating?
I'm a few days late to this, but I was intrigued by a dietician-blogger's recent take on Pinterest, the social photo-sharing website, and its promotion of less-than-good-for-you …
Stanford study on the health benefits of organic food: What people are saying
I've worked in the medical school's news office for more than a decade, and I recall only a handful of studies getting the type of …
Ask Stanford Med: Urology chair taking questions on prostate cancer and the latest research
There has been much discussion over the years about the pros and cons of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. And this past May, a U.S. government task force …
Research shows little evidence that organic foods are more nutritious than conventional ones
I have a confession. I'm the mom of two young girls, and I don't always buy organic. Okay, I barely ever do. You may be thinking, …
Why memory and math don't mix: They require opposing states of the same brain circuitry
Can you compute your taxes while simultaneously remembering what you had for lunch yesterday? Neither can I. But doing two things at once isn't always hard - …
Whiz Kids: Research looks at handling pediatric crises effectively
Over several previous posts, I've highlighted projects from the the Clinical Anatomy Research Scholars (CARS) program at Stanford. If you haven't seen my earlier entries, …
Image of the Week: "Bones of the Head"
This week's image is a plate, titled "Bones of the Head," from Intermediate anatomy, physiology and hygiene. The book was written by Calvin Cutter and …
Grand Roundup: Top posts for the week of Aug. 26
The five most-read stories on Scope this week were: A Stanford nurse shares her experience in talking to her aging mother about end-of-life decisions: In …