Stanford researchers discover a gel that, when applied to animal hearts, vastly reduces the formation of adhesions, scar tissue that cause complications.
Month: August 2019
Helping young cleft palate patient feel like a star
10-year-old Mathias Dizon fulfilled a promise to sing the national anthem at the Stanford Children’s Health Cleft and Craniofacial Center's annual patient and family picnic.
Caring for veterans via video visits
A pilot project from the Department of Veterans Affairs distributed 5,000 tablets to veterans with barriers to health care for video visits with clinicians.
Autism therapy given by parents and professionals can motivate kids to speak, Stanford study finds
A new Stanford study in children with autism showed the value of teaching parents how to use everyday interactions to motivate their children to speak.
Stanford study shows the power of ecofriendly packaging for cigarettes
A new Stanford study shows that people incorrectly think cigarettes with ecofriendly packaging are healthier and less harmful to the environment.
Discussing death: A palliative care specialist on the importance of talking about priorities
A pervasive myth in medicine is that doctors shouldn't talk about death with their patients. But Stephanie Harman, MD, knows better. During her first week of …
The benefits of self-forgiveness
This BeWell article provides tips for cultivating and practicing self-forgivness. The benefits, researchers say, are numerous.
Registration is now open for Stanford Medicine X | CHANGE
Registration is now open for Stanford Medicine X | CHANGE — the event will take place at Stanford Medicine September 20-22.
Demystifying Heart Failure: A treatable chronic disease
This post is the first in a series examining heart failure written by graduate student Min Joo Kim and physician-researcher Randall Stafford.