A new radioactive agent developed at Stanford can identify whether a widely used lung cancer drug is likely to be effective.
Author: Becky Bach
Why Frankenstein matters, now, to you
Stanford anesthesiologist and writer Audrey Shafer reflects on the importance of considering the scientific and ethical issues raised by Frankenstein.
Story project collects experiences from Stanford Medicine patients, families and staff
Stanford Storybank, organized by Stanford Health Care, collects 40-minute audio stories from patients and members of the Stanford Medicine community.
Olympic snowboarder offers inspiration for those with congenital heart disease
Stanford pediatric cardiologist Seth Hollander comments on Shaun White's success, and explains the condition called tetralogy of Fallot.
Iron fuels fungal infections following lung transplant; new therapy proposed
The key to preventing dangerous Aspergillus fumigatus infections following lung transplant may be blocking iron, a new Stanford Medicine study has found.
Multimedia display opens Nobel-winning Stanford Medicine lab to the world
A look at the lab and work of Brian Kobilka, who won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Olympic dreams come true for Stanford sports medicine physician
Stanford orthopedic surgeon Eugene Roh is serving as a Team USA physician during the Winter Olympics in South Korea.
To prevent altitude sickness, same-day medication may help
Part of my graduate school orientation took place in California's White Mountains. I'll never forget the ancient bristlecone pines, stunning views, or how sick and …
On transitions and identity: A reflection by Stanford’s Philip Pizzo
Philip Pizzo, MD, began planning for life after medicine before he had barely begun to work as a doctor. As a resident in pediatrics, Pizzo, …
Emergency room efficiency could rise by empowering doctors, new study finds
Billboards nationwide boast emergency room wait times — an oft-cited statistic of efficiency. But one way to boost efficiency, without increasing cost, may be to …
A dye to try: New compound provides improved imaging, safety
A team of Stanford-led researchers has created a dye capable of identifying tumors in a variety of tissues and providing surgeons with real-time video feedback …