Stanford researchers found that Californians living in areas of high agricultural activity are more likely to have unexplained end-stage renal disease.
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Here’s how technology is helping residents during the COVID-19 pandemic
Technology has made it possible for Stanford Medicine residents to continue learning and caring for patients safely during the COVID-19 era.
The tweet that ate my week
What's it like to go viral on Twitter? Stanford Medicine professor Keith Humphreys recently found out when he tweeted an insight about COVID-19.
New evidence suggests early metastasis is common in lung and breast cancers
In breast and lung cancer patients with metastatic disease, seeds of metastasis were often planted before the primary tumor was diagnosed, a study finds.
Cavity found inside tuberculosis molecule could expand research paths
The discovery of a giant cavity in a key tuberculosis molecule could open the way for better understanding of the disease.
Gender discrimination is linked to depression in child-bearing women, Stanford-led study finds
A Stanford-led study has found that experiencing gender discrimination was associated with depressive symptoms in women who had young children.
Algorithm helps detect heart abnormalities
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to detect abnormalities in the heart through an algorithm that assesses the rate that a heart pumps blood.
Can a blood test pinpoint lung cancers in high-risk people?
Stanford researchers are working on a test to identify early-stage lung cancer by detecting tumor-specific mutations in bits of DNA in the bloodstream.
Stanford ramps up coronavirus testing to help other hospitals
The Stanford Clinical Virology Laboratory is ramping up capacity for its coronavirus diagnostic test, which can deliver results in 24 hours.
3D lung cancer “spheroids” reveal hidden drivers of disease
Scientists create a new 3D lung cancer model to better reveal the drivers of cancer, and in doing so, find a new gene that may be a possible drug target.
Alcoholics Anonymous validated by meta-analysis: ‘It absolutely does work’
Alcoholics Anonymous, the fellowship of sobriety seekers, is the most effective path to abstinence, according to a Stanford researcher and collaborators.
Realizing the medical school dream, for himself and his family
Inspired by his parents' experience as immigrants and his own volunteering at a homeless clinic, Stanford medical student Jimmy Zheng aspires to care for the marginalized.
Identification of “missing microbe” spurs clinical trial in ulcerative colitis
A study links ulcerative colitis to the depletion of important acids ordinarily produced by a set of gut microbes mysteriously missing in action.
Not the “I” word: A conversation with a doctor with a disability
In this 1:2:1 podcast, host Paul Costello discusses disability, medicine and more with Peter Poullos, a Stanford radiologist.
Formula for an “aha” moment: Pair up with your spouse
Two scientists, who are married, team up in the lab to apply concepts from theoretical genetics to better understand health care fragmentation.
All-black ambulance service inspired today’s EMS system
The Freedom House Ambulance Service helped establish the national training model for EMS programs, but abruptly shut down in 1975.