SUMC in the News (12/21/05)
Press releases
Statement on today's ruling in the intelligent design case
Philip Pizzo, dean of the School of Medicine, lauds the decision in the Dover,
Pa. school case, saying intelligent design is a matter of faith, not science.
Stanford Q&A: Irving Weissman on the South Korea stem cell controversy
Irving Weissman, the Virginia and DK Ludwig Professor for Clinical
Investigation, discusses the South Korea stem cell controversy in this Q&A.
Print media coverage
Wired.com, 12/21/05
Think away the pain
Stanford researchers have found that chronic pain sufferers may be able to
reduce pain levels by viewing their own live brain images. Sean Mackey,
assistant professor of anesthesia, is quoted here.
HealthDay, 12/21/05
Yoga eases low-grade back pain
This article discusses a new study on the benefits of yoga for managing chronic
back pain. Kate Lorig, professor of medicine, provides comment. The story also
appears in the Oregon Herald.
San Diego Union-Tribune, 12/21/05
Hypnosis helps unlock clues about the brain
This article discusses how new research on hypnosis is providing a new view on
sensory data and brain function. The work of David Spiegel, the Jack, Lulu and
Sam Wilson Professor, is quoted here.
Oakland Tribune, 12/20/05
Petition is in for Stanford Hospital (No online version available)
This article discusses some union members' concerns regarding Stanford
Hospital's plans to open an outpatient center in Redwood City. Some 2,100
signatures were collected from union members and Redwood City residents who
oppose the expansion.
Broadcast media coverage
Perspectives (KQED-FM), 12/21/05
Christopher Scott, with the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, discussed the
stem cell controversy in South Korea during this segment.
KNTV-TV, 12/20/05
Players from the San Francisco 49ers brought toys and signed autographs for
patients at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital yesterday.
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