A child sits in a medical machine while adults assist, preparing for a procedure in a healthcare setting.

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.
A colorful illustration shows a side profile of a human head with a brain, surrounded by swirling lines representing thoughts or ideas.

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.