You've likely seen the headlines today that Americans' risk of dying of cancer has declined 20 percent over the past two decades. The encouraging drop in …
Month: January 2014
Study shows happiness and meaning in life may be different goals
Would you rather lead a happy life, or a meaningful one? New research suggests that while you can have it both ways, some people find …
Gender and medical conference leadership
How do you get more women as speakers at science conferences? Invite more to be on teams responsible for creating conference programs. A piece on MedPage …
Mindful eating tips for the desk-bound
Well, January 1 came and went, and so did the first Monday of the new year. So, how are you doing on your 2014 resolutions, …
On being a parent with chronic pain
The Atlantic posted a moving piece today written by a mother whose severe scoliosis has left her body in a near-constant state of pain. The …
Studying pediatric sleep disorders an "integral part" of the future of sleep medicine
As the new mom of a four-month old, I've become obsessed with infants and children's sleep habits. So I was interested to read a recent …
A look at dreams in art
Here's something you may have missed over the holidays: A fun piece on NewScientist.com that uses artists' renderings to demonstrate how certain cultures have depicted dreams over time …
Stanford among the beneficiaries of major gift from Ludwig Cancer Research
Daniel K. Ludwig was a reclusive, self-made billionaire and a friend of President Richard Nixon who took the president's "War on Cancer" to heart. In …
Social learning in a medical photo-sharing app for doctors
Figure 1, a free medical photo-sharing app for health-care professionals, has been likened to Instagram for its social functions of posting, favoriting and commenting on …
Ironman of Stanford Women’s Cancer Center
Oliver Dorigo, MD, PhD, loves training. The associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology has trained in medicine, surgery, gene therapy, molecular biology, laboratory research and clinical …
Med students awarded Schweitzer Fellowships lead health-care programs for underserved youth
Two Stanford School of Medicine students are among the 11 recipients of this year's Albert Schweitzer Fellowship – San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. Founded in 2006, …