For Black neurosurgeon Samuel Cheshier, George Floyd's killing confirmed that his country is racist; but the aftermath brought hope that change is possible.
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Discussing death: A palliative care specialist on the importance of talking about priorities
A pervasive myth in medicine is that doctors shouldn't talk about death with their patients. But Stephanie Harman, MD, knows better. During her first week of …
Registration is now open for Stanford Medicine X | CHANGE
Registration is now open for Stanford Medicine X | CHANGE — the event will take place at Stanford Medicine September 20-22.
Scorpion venom compounds discovered that kill staph and tuberculosis bacteria
Two color-changing compounds found in scorpion venom can help kill the bacteria responsible for staphylococcus and drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Empathy is a skill that improves with practice, Stanford psychologist-author says
Empathy isn't determined by our genes, it's a skill that improves with practice, explains Stanford psychologist-author Jamil Zaki.
A cure is not enough for young cancer survivors
I survived Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a young adult about twenty years ago, thanks to the chemotherapy and radiotherapy that I received at Stanford Hospital as …
Low-tech yet essential: Why parents are vital members of care teams for premature babies
Thanks to recent advances in medicine, technology and research, most premature babies born in the United States face better odds of surviving than ever before. Yet, …
New Stanford-developed technology bypasses “virtual reality sickness”
Researchers in the Stanford Computational Imaging Group have developed a new virtual reality headset that takes into account how the human eye focuses and processes depth. Current display …
On growing up with chronic illness: “I’ve never felt like I had ownership over my body”
We've partnered with Inspire, a company that builds and manages online support communities for patients and caregivers, to launch a patient-focused series here on Scope. …
Stanford researchers provide insights into how human neurons control muscle movement
A few years ago, a team led by Stanford researcher Krishna Shenoy, PhD, published a paper that proposed a new theory for how neurons in …
Stanford med student/HHMI fellow investigates bacteriophage therapy as an alternative to antibiotics
Second-year medical student Eric Trac isn't one to shy away from a challenge. Trac's family is from Vietnam and he didn't speak much English as a child, …
Stanford law professor uses behavioral psychology to promote stress reduction in students
Going back to school inspired Stanford law professor Joseph Bankman, JD, with more than new perspectives on his legal work. Through his experience in the Palo …
Complex procedure helps teen with rare congenital heart defect
People don't usually associate teenagers with heart problems, but congenital heart defects are more common than you might think. A recent Healthier, Happy Lives Blog …
Asexuality: “That doesn’t mean there is something wrong”
As a scholar with ties in both humanities and medicine, I'm always interested when those realms intersect. Medical understanding of sexuality has been heavily influenced by …
Math and the brain: Memorization is overrated, says education expert
Remember being drilled multiplication tables? Or taking a timed math exam? These have been common activities in school, but Stanford experts say they're not really helpful to kids …