SUMC in the News (08/19/05)

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Effects of pediatric brain tumors and their treatment haunt survivors for years, Stanford/Packard study finds
Children who survive brain cancer struggle for years with the echo of the disease and its treatment, according to a new study from the medical school and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.

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Science Friday (NPR), 08/19/05
Stanford surgeons have developed a safe and efficient way to use a surgical robot to perform gastric bypass operations. The work was led by Myriam Curet, associate professor of surgery, who will talk about the study on Science Friday (NPR). It airs at 11 a.m.

Print media coverage

Forbes.com, 08/19/05
Problems linger for pediatric brain cancer survivors
This Health Day article discusses the new Stanford/Packard study that found many pediatric brain cancer survivors suffer social, emotional and physical difficulties. Paul Fisher, associate professor of neurology, pediatrics and neurosurgery, is quoted.

Baltimore Sun, 08/19/05
Hypnosis spells relief
Stanford is referenced in this article on the use of hypnosis to manage pain and help patients change behavior.

In brief/ Furry mice and tumor therapy
Stanford scientists have discovered that the enzyme telomerase can activate adult stem cells, which the body uses to repair its tissues. Steven Artandi, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted. An article was also prepared by the Scientist and references Kavita Sarin, graduate student in medicine and genetics. Artandi is also referenced in The Scotsman (Scotland).

New York Times, 08/18/05
Merck win would be only mildly positive (registration required)
James Fries, professor of medicine, is referenced in this Associated Press article on the first Vioxx lawsuit to reach trial.

 

 

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