SUMC in the News (11/04/05)
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Tryptophan no turkey in boosting immune system, Stanford study shows
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Print media coverage
Newsday (New York), 11/04/05
A multiple sclerosis find
This article discusses the Stanford study showing that tryptophan plays a
pivotal role in the immune system. Lawrence Steinman, professor of neurology and
neurological sciences and of pediatrics, was involved in the study. Similar
articles appear on WebMD.com and NewScientist.com.
Oakland Tribune, 11/04/05
Meditating on the mind
This article discusses the Dalai Lama's visit to Stanford. Tomorrow the
spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism will participate in a medical school
symposium during which religious and scientific experts will explore how the
mind works. A similar article appears in the Stanford Daily.
San Jose Mercury News, 11/03/05
Open house for blood center's new building on Saturday (registration required)
The Stanford Blood Center will host a public open house at its new building in
Palo Alto on Saturday.
Palo Alto Online, 11/03/05
Hospital rally draws lively crowd
About 200 Stanford Hospital workers held a rally and march at the hospital on
Wednesday.
Broadcast media coverage
KNTV-TV, 11/04/05
This segment mentioned the Dalai Lama's visit to campus. Similar segments aired
on KRON-TV, KTVU-TV, KCRA-TV (Sacramento), KRXI-TV (Reno) and KSBW-TV
(Monterey).
WGN-TV (Chicago), 11/03/05
This segment discussed the Stanford study on tryptophan.
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