As someone who had spent her career studying molecules on a computer screen, experiments involving people were a revelation and inspiration for Jane Tseng, PhD, …
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From California, to the world: Stanford Medicine aims to help 2 billion people
The latest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine features an article describing international efforts to help 2 billion people globally by 2025.
The latest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine features an article describing international efforts to help 2 billion people globally by 2025.
The “exposome” revealed: a barrage of bacteria, chemicals, microscopic animals and more
Scientists have measured the human “exposome,” or the particulates, chemicals, and microbes that individually swarm us all, in unprecedented detail.
Scientists have measured the human “exposome,” or the particulates, chemicals, and microbes that individually swarm us all, in unprecedented detail.
A roadmap for the future of electronic health records
A new white paper from Stanford Medicine details obstacles and offers solutions for achieving the full potential of electronic health records.
A new white paper from Stanford Medicine details obstacles and offers solutions for achieving the full potential of electronic health records.
Space, the new surgical frontier? A Q&A
A Stanford surgeon discusses the adverse conditions, physiological changes and surgical challenges faced by space travelers.
A Stanford surgeon discusses the adverse conditions, physiological changes and surgical challenges faced by space travelers.
Will doctors be replaced by algorithms?
While some fear artificial intelligence making inroads into health care, Stanford Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes it.
While some fear artificial intelligence making inroads into health care, Stanford Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes it.
Can genome sequencing be used to predict disease? Quite possibly, new research suggests
Scientists have developed an algorithm that combines genome sequence data and electronic health information to predict risk for genetic disease.
Scientists have developed an algorithm that combines genome sequence data and electronic health information to predict risk for genetic disease.
New Biodesign fellows will focus on vision care
This year, Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellows will concentrate on ophthalmology, spending 10 months to address needs in that field.
This year, Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellows will concentrate on ophthalmology, spending 10 months to address needs in that field.
Reaching for new stroke treatments by understanding proprioception
Stroke can affect how we perceive our bodies' positions and movements. Now, mechanical engineers are trying to help to potentially create assistive devices.
Stroke can affect how we perceive our bodies' positions and movements. Now, mechanical engineers are trying to help to potentially create assistive devices.
A nanoparticle opens new windows into neuroscience and biology
A team of Stanford researchers have developed a nanoparticle that allows them to track molecular signals within a neuron.
A team of Stanford researchers have developed a nanoparticle that allows them to track molecular signals within a neuron.
How Stanford Biodesign technologies have helped more than 1.5 million people
Stanford Biodesign trainees have developed new medical devices and diagnostics that have been used to help care for more than 1.5 million patients so far.
Stanford Biodesign trainees have developed new medical devices and diagnostics that have been used to help care for more than 1.5 million patients so far.
Google Glass helps kids with autism understand faces, Stanford study finds
A pilot trial shows that equipping Google Glass with a face-recognition app can improve social skills in kids with autism.
A pilot trial shows that equipping Google Glass with a face-recognition app can improve social skills in kids with autism.
Making it easier to help struggling newborns breathe
A group of Stanford-India Biodesign Fellows developed the first foot-operated resuscitator for newborns.
A group of Stanford-India Biodesign Fellows developed the first foot-operated resuscitator for newborns.
Using 3D printing to design personalized cardiac devices
A second-year medical student is part of a team designing personalized cardiac catheters.
A second-year medical student is part of a team designing personalized cardiac catheters.
Affordable projects tackle real-world problems in developing countries
In a popular course, Stanford students are using every day materials to create affordable projects to solve health related problems in the developing world.
In a popular course, Stanford students are using every day materials to create affordable projects to solve health related problems in the developing world.
Biodesign fellows address surgical site infections
Researchers worked to solve the problem of surgical site infections, which can lead to longer hospital stays, additional surgeries, and higher mortality.
Researchers worked to solve the problem of surgical site infections, which can lead to longer hospital stays, additional surgeries, and higher mortality.