In a popular course, Stanford students are using every day materials to create affordable projects to solve health related problems in the developing world.
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New research findings could give pediatric brain tumors a one-two punch
Cancerous tumors cause disease in two ways: they grow and spread. But a new immune therapy approach may be able to target both problems simultaneously.
Stanford Surgery’s decorating contest brings cheer to doctors working over the holidays
Stanford Medicine hosted an office decorating contest to help share the holiday spirit for those who have to work between Christmas and New Year's.
New Stanford Hospital nearing completion
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the new Stanford Hospital, getting ready for it to open later this year.
COVID aid to India: Stanford scientists rally to combat crisis
Amid India’s COVID crisis, Stanford Medicine researchers are working to dispel misinformation and help people being treated at home.
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 …
In pre-clinical study, Stanford researchers use cancer “vaccine” to eliminate tumors
Stanford researchers led work on a possible cancer vaccine that involves injecting two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors.
A physician-astronaut sutures in space
In an excerpt from The Sky Below, Stanford-educated Scott Parazynski races against the clock to fix a damaged solar array before his spacesuit can no longer sustain life outside the shuttle Discovery.
Big bacteria may be easier to kill, new research suggests
Stanford researchers have discovered a genetic "tuning knob" that can enlarge or shrink bacteria across a wide range - and this can be used to fatten up the bacteria to increase their susceptibility to certain antibiotics.
Aiming to wipe out cervical cancer with HPV vaccine, screening
The American Cancer Society joins forces with National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers to promote the HPV vaccine and eliminate cervical cancer.
“Invadopodia” key to spread of breast cancer cells, Stanford researchers find
Stanford researchers have learned that cancer cells can batter their way into new territory, rather than relying on dissolving chemicals.
“Without Dr. Shumway doing his miracle work, three generations would not be here”: A Stanford heart transplant patient’s story
A Stanford Health Care video tells the story of grateful transplant patient Yolanda.
In the Spotlight: “The world is your oyster in geriatrics”
In this In the Spotlight Q&A, Meera Sheffrin discusses her work as a Stanford geriatrician and offers insight into aging and health.
Is colorectal cancer striking younger people? New study suggests yes
Stanford researchers find that colorectal cancer is being diagnosed at later stages in younger patients, suggesting risk of the disease is growing.
I carry a part of my dad with me — in my lower right abdomen: Part I
In this first piece in a two-part series, writer Nathan Collins shares the story of his kidney transplant, using a donated kidney from his father.
“Show me some data”: Francis Collins discusses life at the helm of the NIH
In a new interview, NIH director Francis Collins talks about his love of science, congressional expectations for his agency, and the importance of basic biological research.