The five most-read stories this week on Scope were:
Skin cancer linked to UV-caused mutation in new oncogene, say Stanford researchers: Researchers here have identified a previously unknown oncogene that drives the development of a common human skin cancer in response to exposure to sunlight.
Proteins from pond scum revolutionize neuroscience: This entry focuses on the work of Stanford bioengineering professor Karl Deisseroth, MD, PhD, who just won the Keio Prize in Medicine,
What makes a good doctor - and can data help us find one?: At Medicine X last Saturday, ProPublica reporter Charles Ornstein posed to conference attendees an important question: How do you find a doctor? "This is trickier than you think," he said and proceeded to discuss how data can yield helpful information for those looking for (or assessing their current) physician.
At Medicine X, four innovators talk teaching digital literacy and professionalism in medical school: One of the highlights of last weekend's Medicine X was "Fostering Digital Citizenship in Medical School," where four esteemed panelists talked about the innovative programs they've put in place at their institutions. The physician-speakers all believe that things like understanding social media and knowing how to build one's digital footprint are crucial skills for doctors-to-be.
Stanford bioengineer develops a 50-cent paper microscope: Manu Prakash, PhD, assistant professor of bioengineering, has developed an ultra-low-cost paper microscope to aid disease diagnosis in developing regions. The device is further described in a technical paper.
And still going strong - the most popular post from the past:
What are the consequences of sleep deprivation?: Brandon Peters, MD, an adjunct clinical faculty member at the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, explains how lack of sleep can negatively affect a person's well-being in this Huffington Post piece.
