Breakthroughs in medical research can take a frustratingly long time to reach doctors and the patients they treat. But a newly funded collaboration between computational …
Month: October 2015
Why chronic disease harms kids’ bone development — and what to do about it
"Someone once told me listening to me talk is like drinking from a fire hose," Mary Leonard, MD, said to me at the end of …
In study, work stress linked to stroke risk
High-stress jobs are known to be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A research study published last week in the journal Neurology now indicates that work stress also …
Stanford engineers create artificial skin that can signal pressure sensation to brain
A hand without a sense of touch doesn’t really feel like a hand, many amputees describe. It’s more like a pliers that can be …
Study on training program for anesthesiologists shows challenges of changing doctor behavior
With the problem of opioid addiction reaching epidemic proportions, anesthesiologists are pushing for greater use of non-narcotic methods of pain control, according to Edward Mariano, …
A conversation on the promises and challenges of precision health
At a Town Hall event here on campus earlier this week, three faculty members explored the prospects for precision health — health care whose goal is …
Stanford study: Medical procedures more expensive where physicians cluster in large medical practices
As more physicians move from solo and small practices, a dozen common medical procedures are becoming more expensive in areas where physicians are clustered into …
Maternal obesity increases risk for stillbirth, new Stanford study finds
Women who are obese when they become pregnant are more likely than other expectant mothers to have a stillborn baby. But most studies of this …
A look at “India’s medical miracle,” the largest ambulance service in the world
A patient in shock arrives via ambulance at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, India with a gaping wound in his right hand, blood spattered on his …
Improving patient satisfaction and turn-around time in an emergency department
What could a manufacturing philosophy concocted by a car maker have to offer a beleaguered emergency department staff? More than you would expect. “Lean manufacturing” …
Sleep deprivation affects stem cell function, say Stanford scientists
We all know that sleep is important for many biological functions. But I'm still surprised at the breadth of its influence. Today, a former postdoctoral …
Two weeks in Humboldt County, Calif.: Insight into rural medicine
Stanford Medicine Unplugged (formerly SMS Unplugged) is a forum for students to chronicle their experiences in medical school. The student-penned entries appear on Scope once a …
A blood test that monitors for post-lung-transplant rejection and infection
A team under the direction of Stanford bioengineer Steve Quake, PhD, has shown that a noninvasive blood test can accurately diagnose lung-transplant rejection. The test also …
During Stanford talk, U.S. Surgeon General calls for creation of a “culture of prevention”
Updated 10-23-15: Video of this talk is now available here. *** 10-13-15: “In few other places in the world would the son of a …
Jimmy Carter: The final campaign
This 1:2:1 podcast features former President Jimmy Carter discussing equality for women and girls.
This 1:2:1 podcast features former President Jimmy Carter discussing equality for women and girls.
Laughing through the pain: A comedy writer’s experience with chronic illness
We’ve partnered with Inspire, a company that builds and manages online support communities for patients and caregivers, on a patient-focused series here on Scope. Once …