Physicians Christina Mangurian and Carolyn Rodriguez discuss the lack of women in leadership positions in medicine, and what we can do about it.
Month: June 2018
Genetic differences in protein key to pregnancy may help explain preterm birth rates
Genetic diversity in the receptor for a key reproductive hormone may help explain why some populations have higher rates of preterm birth than others.
What brain science tells us about family separations
A Stanford pediatric trauma expert discusses children's separation from their parents at the border and shares how childhood trauma can harm the brain.
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Promoting health and career opportunities
This Stars of Stanford Medicine features Kendra Patton, a physician assistant and educator, who is working to create career opportunities for others.
Protecting children is up to us: Border policy illustrates need for advocacy
Pediatric resident Jennifer DeCoste-Lopez emphasizes the importance of nurturing caregivers and decries policies that separate children from parents.
Doctors with disabilities: A case for inclusion
A greater acceptance of, and more, people with disabilities are needed in the health care workforce, physician Cheri Blauwet writes.
Neurosurgeon Odette Harris: A unique and rare physician
Jamaican-born Odette Harris was recently promoted to full professor at Stanford, making her one of the first black female professors of neurosurgery in the nation. She discusses her journey in a new podcast.
Nobody is perfect: Why your medical student isn’t judging you
A fourth-year medical student reflects on the importance of the many questions doctors pose to their patients.
Why nicotine-mimicking molecules might make great anti-inflammatory drugs for MS, RA, gout and more
A set of structurally similar proteins can activate a receptor for nicotine on immune cells, resulting in a dialing down of inflammation.
Learn to fail, advises this Stanford Medicine grad
"We must accept that we will fail before we succeed." So said Opher Kornfeld, PhD, during his speech at Stanford Medicine's diploma ceremony.
Aiming to wipe out cervical cancer with HPV vaccine, screening
The American Cancer Society joins forces with National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers to promote the HPV vaccine and eliminate cervical cancer.
Reflections from a pioneer of preventative health care
At 91, Jack Farquhar reflects on the growth of the field of preventative health, his longevity, the importance of community and more.
Mind this: Research reveals the power of the mind
New Stanford research is clarifying the powerful role played by the mind in pain, health, social settings, education and more.
Embrace novelty: Words from a medical school graduation
During Stanford Medicine's diploma ceremony, graduate Charlotte Rajasing offered these parting words to her classmates.
A relationship built on trust
A patient who struggled with being overweight for much of her life says she finally found success because of the trusting relationship she has with her doctor.
Cheers to the 2018 Stanford Medicine graduates!
On Saturday, June 16, Dean Lloyd Minor welcomed 166 School of Medicine graduates along with Stanford faculty, family and friends for the diploma ceremony.