Scope readers embraced personal stories this year, reading and sharing pieces that provided a glimpse at the lives of patients and of researchers. Below you'll …
Month: December 2016
Genetics: A look back at the first 100 years
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the journal GENETICS, a foundational journal in the field. To mark the occasion, a group of geneticists including …
Investigating the role of inflammation in pulmonary hypertension: An update
Back in 2013, I wrote a blog post that has received more comments and requests for updates than any other story I’ve written. The piece highlighted …
When is snoring worth worrying about? A Q&A with a Stanford sleep surgeon
I'm a sensitive sleeper when it comes to snoring. When I visit my dad, his snoring -- through walls and doors -- keeps me awake. …
Motor control problems may be core issue for people with autism
If you’ve ever had an MRI scan, you know that it can be hard to lie still in the noisy, claustrophobic scanner. People often move …
A look at Stanford Cancer Institute’s survivorship program
Whether you call it a "moonshot," as the Obama Administration refers to its ramped-up investment in cancer research, or you call it a "war," the unfortunate …
Stanford Medicine magazine’s top reads of 2016
A look at Stanford Medicine magazine's top stories of 2016 reveals some recurring themes: Two of the top five (based on pageviews on the magazine's …
Mental-health resources for Bay Area teenagers increasing in 2017
Since 2009, at least 15 young people in Palo Alto have died by suicide. For the last several years, adolescent mental health experts from Lucile …
Genetic counselor offers insight on testing for inherited heart conditions
Genetic tests are now available for many conditions -- everything from Alzheimer's disease to familial hypercholesterolemia. But genetic testing isn't necessarily the best option for …
Some glioblastoma patients helped by out-of-favor treatment, say Stanford researchers
Glioblastoma multiforme is a deadly brain tumor with few good treatment options. Until recently, physicians had hoped that tackling the cancer with a specific type of …
Stem cells give Stanford scientists a new window into the biology of a rare disease
Today, Stanford pediatric cardiologist Marlene Rabinovitch, MD, and her team published new research that advances their quest to understand a serious -- and very puzzling -- …
A test for an autoimmune disease reveals what your cells are cooking up
Most of us know that the genetic information that makes us who we are is encoded in the DNA in our cells. But that information …
Worried about stress, overeating or traveling over the holidays? We’ve got you covered
Earlier this month, a Stanford psychiatrist offered tips on how to manage stress during the oft-hectic holiday season. Over the years, other experts have provided advice …
USADA Chief Travis Tygart on doping in elite sports
Travis Tygart has headed the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency since 2007, he was on the front line of the doping scandal involving mega-abuser Lance Armstrong earlier this decade, and he has …
Stanford Med’s leadership, staff and faculty share their favorite books for winter break
For many people, myself included, winter break is the time to curl up in the comfiest chair you can find with a stack of good …
Why choosing a specialty of medicine is harder than it sounds
Many people know that one very important part of medical school is choosing a specialty – the field of medicine that you plan to practice …