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Thanks to my parents, I can venture on, alone
In this Stanford Medicine Unplugged feature, second-year medical student Tasnim Ahmed reflects on how her education separates her from her parents.
Two-for-one PET tracer reveals early signs of pancreatic cancer — and, unexpectedly, lung disease
Scientists at Stanford have developed a new PET scan tracer that flags both pancreatic cancer and a lung disease known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Prostate-imaging camera captures molecular detail to detect cancer
A team of Stanford scientists have devised a new imaging technology that harnesses ultrasound and photoacoustics to detect prostate cancer earlier.
Ears, noses and throats: New Biodesign fellows to innovate in otolaryngology
The new Stanford Biodesign fellows — a group of physicians, business specialists and engineers, will address medical challenges in otolaryngology.
Stanford faculty reminisce about their college summers
Stanford Medicine faculty Audrey Shafer and Mary Hawn shared experiences from their memorable college summers with Stanford News.
A look at the latest food allergy research
In a recent Stanford podcast, food allergy expert Kari Nadeau explains the latest research on predicting, preventing and treating allergies.
From prison to Stanford postdoc — a journey in recovery
Researcher joins Stanford Medicine as a postdoctoral scholar in the Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab to help others overcome addiction and incarceration.
Wildflowers & ah-choos: Tips from an allergist
Postdoctoral scholar Progga Sen reflects on her love of flowers and talks with physician Chitra Dinakar to learn more about the allergies they can cause.
AI-based autism detection shows promise across cultures
New Stanford research suggests a method of analyzing cell-phone videos of children could alleviate the bottleneck in autism diagnosis around the world.
Is the health care system ready for climate change?
Stanford medical student Dan Bernstein challenges health care professionals to take steps to mitigate and respond to climate change.
First diagnostic test for chronic fatigue syndrome identified
Inspired by his son's illness, Ron Davis and colleagues have discovered a diagnostic test for chronic fatigue syndrome, a notoriously elusive disease.
Countdown to Big Data in Precision Health: When industry and academia converge
Ahead of the Big Data in Precision Health conference, Emma Huang from Johnson & Johnson Innovations discusses collaborations between industry and academia.
Stanford launches new Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artifical Intelligence will advance AI research, education and more to improve the human condition.
Nicotine’s effect on the developing embryo studied in new model
Using human embryonic stem cells to study nicotine's effect in development shows defects in cellular communication and longevity, say Stanford scientists.
In the Spotlight: “The OR is my happy place”
This In the Spotlight features Miquell Miller, a Bahamas native who is now a surgery resident at Stanford. In this Q&A, she discusses her work and life.