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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.
The type of eye surgery may depend, in part, on the day of the week
Stanford scientists found patterns in how ophthalmologists chose to repair retinal detachments, based on days of the week.
Countdown to Big Data in Biomedicine: How gamers have advanced the RNA field
How does a "slightly bananas side project" (his words) in a biochemist's lab help accelerate researchers’ understanding of RNA? During last year's Big Data in Biomedicine conference, Stanford biochemist Rhiju …
On transitions and identity: A reflection by Stanford’s Philip Pizzo
Philip Pizzo, MD, began planning for life after medicine before he had barely begun to work as a doctor. As a resident in pediatrics, Pizzo, …
A med student’s Christmas wish list
What do medical students want for Christmas? Second-year student Natasha Abadilla reflects on four gifts that top her wish list.
Key genes for species diversity have been systematically ignored, Stanford study suggests
Researchers have assumed that "synonymous" mutations don't matter. Now it looks like they're among the most important for creating species diversity.
How electronic health records can improve health care
In a talk at Stanford, Jonathan Perlin of HCA Healthcare discusses how electronic health records can help doctors improve care in a learning health system.
New imaging agent could help personalize lung cancer treatment
A new radioactive agent developed at Stanford can identify whether a widely used lung cancer drug is likely to be effective.
Countdown to Big Data in Precision Health: Venture capital in health care
Lisa Suennen of GE Ventures speaks about big data and digital innovations in the month leading up to her talk at Stanford's Big Data conference.
Digging out of the opioid epidemic won’t be easy, new model illustrates
Even substantial efforts in reducing opioid addiction, preventing overdoses and providing addiction treatment won't curb the crisis any time soon.
Reflections on the California fires
Second-year medical student Orly Farber reflects on the wildfires that have burned through Northern and Southern California this month.
WELL challenges you to be mindful during the holidays
Stanford's WELL for Life initiative is challenging you to practice the art of mindfulness for one week to promote self-care.
Registration now open for Stanford’s Big Data in Precision Health conference
The seventh annual Big Data in Precision Health conference will be held May 22 and 23 on the Stanford campus; registration is now open.
All the proteins on the job: A faster, more accurate way to examine the proteome
A team of Stanford researchers has developed a new model to more accurately identify proteins from a mass spectometry sample.
Avoiding health surprises through Humanwide
After receiving a donated kidney from his father, a patient strives to stay healthy by monitoring key data with a Stanford Medicine Humanwide team.