Some Americans believe pandemics are health catastrophes contained to the developing world, far across the globe and unlikely to impact them. But Stanford's Michele Barry, MD, …
Month: October 2017
Heart surgery could benefit some babies with chromosome disorders
It was once rare for children with Down syndrome to undergo surgery to repair heart defects that are frequently associated with the disorder. Now, many …
Dean Lloyd Minor calls attention to environmental factors shaping health
If you live close to an old-fashioned ice cream parlor (like I do), then you're more likely to indulge than if, say, you live near …
From surviving to thriving: One woman’s story
This week, in honor of two months dedicated to women's cancer awareness, we feature the story of survivor Paula Pretlow. After being successfully treated for breast …
Stanford researchers named 2017 STAT Wunderkinds
Picking out scientists — or musicians, designers or most anyone — before their great discovery, amazing insight or groundbreaking innovation, is, needless to say, tricky …
Health care leaders gather to examine physician well-being
Earlier this week we covered the American Conference on Physician Health and shared some of the thoughts of panelist Lloyd Minor, MD, dean of the …
Too high: Side effects hamper many blood pressure medications
In this piece in a series on high blood pressure, Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, tackles the problems caused by the side effects of medications.
In this piece in a series on high blood pressure, Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, tackles the problems caused by the side effects of medications.
Melding brain and machine: A tale of neuroscience, technology and ethics
People have been imagining what would happen if we stuck computers in our brains for a surprisingly long time — since at least 1879 in …
Caregivers recognize cancer patient with honorary medical diploma
In early October, a group of doctors and nurses from Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford held a special celebration for one of their patients. The …
Physicians urged to talk to their patients about guns
Physicians often discuss sensitive issues such as sexual behavior and substance use with their patients. Although everyone may squirm a bit, these conversations help doctors …
Persistence and passion can make women game-changers in global health
In many ways, the career of Patricia Garcia, MD, PhD, Peru's former minister of health, embodies what it takes for women to advance and bring …
How to improve care for sexual and gender minorities
No one with health concerns should have to worry about receiving inequitable care because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. But studies and surveys …
The power of learning by experience as a clerkship student
It’s a common scenario on rotations: You, as a medical student, have seen your patient and shared your assessment and plan with your attending physician. …
New Stanford study takes steps toward integrating brain imaging into psychiatric care
Leanne Williams, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, envisions a time when a clinician can order a brain scan to help with …
Promoting joy in medicine: Dean Lloyd Minor and fellow leaders offer insights
Dean Lloyd Minor, MD, vividly recalls when he first realized the full scope of physician burnout. It was five years ago, the fall of 2012, …
#MeToo: Stanford scholars weigh in on social media campaign exposing sexual assault
"What do you think of this 'me too' thing on Facebook?" my best friend texted me on Sunday afternoon. I didn't know what she was …