SUMC in the News (08/21/06)
Print media coverage
Washington Post, 08/21/06
Success beats in the heart of a captive gorilla
Adult western lowland gorillas in captivity are dying of an unexplained heart
condition called fibrosing cardiomyopathy. This article discusses the problem
and quotes David Liang, assistant professor of medicine and a consultant to the
Gorilla Foundation.
MeNew York Times, 08/20/
The trouble when Jane becomes Jack
Ben Barres, professor of neurobiology, developmental biology and of neurology
and neurological sciences, is referenced in this article on attitudes about
transgendered men in the lesbian community. Barres is author of a recent Nature
commentary on gender differences in the sciences.
Time, 08/20/06
How to spot a liar
The U.S. is pouring millions of dollars into new lie-detection technologies.
Hank Greely, with the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, provides comment in
this article.
Broadcast media coverage
KGO-TV, 08/20/06
During this segment, Kai Ihnken, clinical assistant professor of cardiothoracic
surgery, discussed an innovative technique called "beating-heart" surgery for coronary bypass. The technique replaces the more conventional use of a heart-lung machine and allows for stopping the heart during surgery. Two of Ihnken's patients were featured in the piece, which also aired last week.
KGO-TV, 08/17/06
During a segment, Mark Genovese, associate professor of medicine, commented on a
new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
KGO-AM, 08/17/06
A new study shows that television can be a powerful distraction for children
getting painful medical procedures. Ray Gaeta, associate professor of anesthesia
and director of the adult pain management center at Stanford Hospital & Clinics, provided comment during a segment.
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