The medical community has long seen the value of music in wellness, but our appreciation is growing because of its close link to mental and physical health.
Author: Lloyd Minor
Mandatory masking? What smoking bans can teach us
Combining science with social and political initiatives responsive to public concerns could improve adherence to universal masking, writes Dean Lloyd Minor.
Life After Shelter In Place: Part II
Dean Lloyd Minor of Stanford Medicine describes the key elements that must be in place for society to reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Life After Shelter In Place: Part I
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, Dean Lloyd Minor discusses the importance of safely re-engaging patients in preventive care.
Welcome to the post-antibiotic era. Will we save ourselves in time?
When it comes to antibiotic resistance, the root problem to address is overuse and misuse, writes Lloyd Minor, dean of the Stanford School of Medicine.
Redrawing the frontiers of population health and medicine
On LinkedIn, Dean Lloyd Minor outlines how precision health that takes into account environmental factors can improve well-being throughout a population.
A look at how data is democratizing health care
Dean Lloyd Minor discusses findings of Stanford Medicine's recently released Health Trends Report.
Studying atrial fibrillation — and exploring new frontiers in precision health
A study is examining whether a smartwatch can accurately detect irregular health rhythms, including atrial fibrillation, in wearers.
Science is on trial – and we need doctors to provide the defense
In this piece, Dean Lloyd Minor argues that doctors and researchers have a responsibility to educate people about the role and value of science.
When health professionals have empathy, patients aren’t the only ones who benefit
Empathy is a skill that physicians can learn and, writes Dean Lloyd Minor, it’s definitely a skill worth learning.
Will doctors be replaced by algorithms?
While some fear artificial intelligence making inroads into health care, Stanford Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes it.
The importance of hearing your patients
When it comes to clinical care, high touch is just as important as technology, Dean Lloyd Minor reminds readers here.