Brain activity may predict Alzheimer’s before memory loss
Research
A new brain activity score could help identify people at risk for cognitive decline, potentially opening a window for earlier intervention.
Stanford Medicine builds on a century of surgical discovery
News
A recent centennial gathering explored the history of surgical advances at Stanford Medicine and the innovations now carrying that legacy forward.
Stanford Emergence Student Accelerator
Announcement
The Stanford Emergence Student Accelerator offers workshops, founder coaching, industry mentorship, and investor connections for students developing ventures that address systemic drivers of health. Applications for the winter cohort close Nov. 15.
E-bike and e-scooter injuries rise among kids and teens
Research
A Stanford-led study finds more youth are getting hurt on electric bikes and scooters.
Stanford Biodesign celebrates 25 years of health tech innovation
News
Technologies invented during Biodesign training have helped more than 22 million people worldwide. The center’s anniversary celebration highlighted how its training approach grew into a global movement.
How mental health and cancer survivorship intersect
Q&A
Researchers discuss a new study linking mental health disorders to poorer cancer survival – and why support should extend beyond initial treatment.
Study refines our understanding of long COVID
News
An analysis of 14.4 billion medical insurance claims has uncovered limitations in earlier studies, offering a more reliable way to measure the long-term health effects of COVID-19.
AI twins find drugs that may prevent early labor
Research
A Stanford Medicine-led study used a virtual model of the immune system during pregnancy to identify a promising drug combination that could reduce the risk of preterm birth.
Exploring the cellular mystery behind ALS
Analysis & Insights
Why ALS damages some nerve cells that control muscle movement but spares others remains unclear. Stanford Medicine’s Aaron Gitler and colleagues are searching for answers.
Sergiu Pasca elected to the National Academy of Medicine
News
The professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences has been recognized for his work advancing understanding of human brain development and disorders.