Everyone rose to their feet and a hush came over the crowd as Erik Brodt, MD, wrapped up his closing keynote speech to end the …
Author: Angela Gargano
An activist mom on being inspired by “a force of nature”
When your little boy is diagnosed with a progressive and fatal disease that he can't understand, let alone pronounce, you become an advocate in a …
On learning, the patient’s voice and the power of stories: Stanford’s Medicine X | ED begins
Excitement was in the air this morning as Stanford's Medicine X | ED conference began. The event focuses on new and innovative ways to look …
Exploring the role of integrative medicine in treating chronic health conditions
Ten years ago, Sangeeta Agarawal was a busy software engineer in Silicon Valley. Her lifestyle led to professional success, but eventually work-related stress began to …
At Medicine X, psychologist encourages dialogue on sexual wellness and cancer
At this weekend's Medicine X conference no topic of discussion has been taboo. And one of the speakers who brought an important subject -- sexuality …
On life, death and David Bowie: A palliative care physician shares words of wisdom
One doesn’t expect to walk out of a talk called “The problem with dying and what we might do about it” feeling uplifted, but that …
What does it mean to be invisible? One patient’s experience with “unseen scars”
Blonde, petite and vivacious, Danielle Cosgrove looks like the very picture of perfect health. However, go beneath the surface and her reality is quite different. In 2010 …
At Medicine X, a look at bravery and inclusion in health care
What does it mean to be brave in the context of health care? From a young man struggling to change perceptions of autism to researchers …