A webinar examined attributes and qualities that led to the successes of women leaders responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Category: Epidemiology & Population Health
Animated COVID-19 prevention video goes viral
Two videos created by a Stanford Medicine educator are being used to teach people around the globe about how to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Stanford medical students provide coronavirus answers to the homeless
To provide reassurance and reliable information about COVID-19, Stanford medical students are appearing via Zoom in educational sessions for the homeless.
Have thoughts about coronavirus? Share them in a large Stanford survey
The Stanford Coronavirus Study is investigating how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting people's lives. It is open to new participants.
Coronavirus misperceptions widespread in early weeks, according to Stanford study
The goal of the quick online survey was to test the public's current understanding of the coronavirus and to illustrate a useful way to gather data.
Feeling anxious about the coronavirus? A Stanford psychiatrist offers tips
As news of COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines, Stanford psychiatrist offers tips on handling the day-to-day disruptions to our lives.
Helping neighbors: Addressing diabetes as a community
Taking a community-based approach to diabetes could help curb high rates of the disease in less wealthy nations, new research suggests.
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.
Marking World AIDS Day: A Q&A
Stanford Medicine researchers discuss prevention efforts and the importance of addressing the long-term health of people living with HIV.
Immigrants don’t move between states for public health insurance, study finds
Immigrants who have settled in one state are unlikely to move to another to enroll in public health insurance, a new Stanford study has shown.
Malaria in the Amazon increases following deforestation
A study led by Stanford and UC Santa Barbara researchers found a relationship between deforestation in Brazil's Amazon forest and a rise in malaria cases.
Contaminated turmeric linked to high blood lead levels in Bangladesh
A lead-laced chemical used by some Bangladeshi turmeric processors is the likely source of elevated blood lead levels among some Bangladeshis, studies find.
Health care among top priorities for lawmakers, congresswoman says
Health care policy issues are at the top of U.S. lawmakers' agendas, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) says during a Stanford Health Policy Forum.
Clean Water for Health in Uganda: Preventing disease in a refugee settlement
A large patient population makes it difficult to maintain a clean water supply and sustain safe hand hygiene practices at the Rwamwanja Health Center III.
Clean Water for Health in Uganda: Taking initiative and finding a solution
A Stanford research team learns how health workers in rural Uganda improvise solutions to overcome struggles to maintain a constant supply of clean water.
Clean Water for Health in Uganda: Seeking answers to my childhood questions
A Stanford research team learns about water, sanitation and hygiene services of rural health centers in Uganda with an eye toward designing improvements.