Bryant Lin has taken his diagnosis of stage IV ‘never-smoker’ lung cancer, which disproportionately affects those of Asian descent, and turned it into a medical school course. He hopes the world takes notes along with the students and Stanford Medicine community.
Author: Mark Conley
Fear, loathing and pickleball? How to avoid serious injuries
Pickleball is the country's fastest growing sport. How to avoid one of its most devastating injuries, an Achilles tendon rupture.
Story Rounds inspires real talk by doctors about their toughest work
When physicians open up, good things happen — such as when Stanford Medicine’s Jay Shah shared his experience of finally processing the trauma that accompanies the job of a surgeon.
From farmworker to doctor: A bold dream is reuniting her with her Indigenous community
Gianna Nino-Tapias knows the challenges of migrant farmworkers better than most. Her mother continues to pick blueberries daily. She plans to use her medical degree to help integrate and advocate for better health care.
Serious talk about moods with bipolar disorder expert Po Wang
Often misunderstood and undertreated, bipolar disorder has received close attention from Stanford Medicine clinicians and researchers for more than 30 years.
What one youth mental health expert wants you to know about suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month and mental health experts at Stanford Medicine have important information to share.
Bringing addiction treatment ‘inside the house of medicine’
Addiction expert Keith Humphreys discusses how to change the opioid narrative and treat the condition like a chronic disease.
It’s not ‘just cannabis,’ Stanford Medicine expert warns
Stanford Medicine expert discusses the risks of cannabis addiction and how it impacts health, especially in young people.
Brain cancer specialists hope Biden’s Moonshot speeds therapies
Stanford Medicine brain cancer researchers joined other thought leaders in Washington, D.C. to discuss what the Biden Administration-led Cancer Moonshot initiative could mean.
This Is My Why: Champions of Stanford Medicine hospitals
We're celebrating those who contribute to the success of Stanford Medicine's hospitals through unwavering passion and dedication.