AI eases burden of hospital discharge summaries
News
In a small pilot study, a Stanford Medicine-developed tool showed promise by decreasing physician burnout while maintaining safety.
Proton therapy team treats first patient
Research
Stanford Medicine’s new proton therapy facility is ready for patients. On June 4 a child with a rare brain tumor became the first to receive treatment.
Satellite data reveals hidden labor trafficking in Brazil
Research
A Stanford team used geospatial data and detection algorithms to achieve a tenfold increase in rescues from modern slavery in the Brazilian Amazon. Now they’re planning to expand their approach.
New drug cuts relapse risk for rare immune disorder patients
Research
Research shows that obexelimab halves relapse risk in patients with IgG4-related disease, a chronic immune condition often misdiagnosed as cancer.
Drug combo shows potential for treating cystic fibrosis
News
Two existing drugs improve mucus clearance in animal models of cystic fibrosis, indicating a potential pathway to reduce chronic lung infections in humans.
Flatworms reveal explosive new type of immune cell
Research
The discovery that hormonal triggers cause “ruptoblast” cells in flatworms to detonate and destroy surrounding cells within minutes could inspire new ideas in medical science.
Research offers hope for muscle recovery in GLP-1 patients
News
Many taking GLP-1 medications lose muscle as they shed fat. A study in mice suggests an existing drug could aid in muscle regeneration without affecting weight loss.
How to concentrate in an ever-distracted world
Analysis & Insights
Stanford Medicine experts explain why it’s harder than ever to focus – and what we can do to block out distractions that often cloud our attention and memory.
3D uterus model could unlock mysteries of embryo implantation
Research
Researchers have developed a lab model of the human uterus to observe embryo implantation for the first time, paving the way for improved IVF success rates and enhanced fertility treatments.
What the new U.S. dietary guidelines mean for kids
News
Stanford Medicine pediatrician Anisha Patel shares five things to know about the new federal guidelines on nutrition.