SUMC in the News (11/09/06)
Press release
Big game inspires "Rivals for life"
"Rivals for Life" is a drive for blood donations throughout the Bay Area. From Nov. 13 through Dec.1, donors to the American Red Cross and Stanford Blood Center can enter a contest to win autographed Stanford or Cal footballs and jerseys.
Print media coverage
NewScientist.com, 11/09/06
Stem cell researchers welcome midterm results
This article discusses how the outcome of Tuesday's midterm elections could have a big effect on stem cell research. (Although Stanford isn't referenced, this piece may be of interest to readers.) A Contra Costa Times article also discusses the election's impact on Bay Area biotechnology companies involved in embryonic stem cell research. It references Stanford.
San Jose Mercury News, 11/09/06
UC discloses salaries
The University of California has disclosed the annual salaries and extra compensation of its top leaders. Martha Marsh, CEO of Stanford Hospital & Clinics, is mentioned in this article.
Wilmington Advocate (Wilmington, Del.), 11/09/06
Living with chronic conditions classes start Monday
This article mentions a Stanford program that teaches self-management skills to people living with chronic illnesses.
BBCNews.com, 11/09/06
Stem cells: hope or hype?
This article discusses whether the promise of stem cells in disease treatment is being promoted beyond the results that might reasonably be expected. Stanford is not mentioned in this article, but it may be of interest to readers.
New Zealand Press Association, 11/08/06
Million dollar boost for research on batten disease in NZ sheep (No online version available)
A New Zealand researcher has been given a $NZ1 million grant by the NIH to continue research on Batten's disease. Stephen Huhn, associate professor of neurosurgery, is mentioned in this article.
Monterey County Herald, 11/08/06
Oh baby!
Elizabeth Shepard, clinical associate professor of pediatrics, provides comment in this San Jose Mercury News article on the growing popularity of upscale baby food.
Palo Alto Weekly, 11/08/06
Senior substance abuse rises
This article discusses a Nov. 2 talk on the rise of substance abuse among seniors. The event was sponsored by the Stanford Health Library and Geriatric Health Services.
Clinical trials: To participate or not?
This article from the Stanford Health Library discusses the risks and benefits of volunteering for clinical trials.
Broadcast media coverage
KIMT-TV (Mason City, Iowa), 11/08/06
This segment discussed how Stanford researchers have developed a unique material that could work as a replacement cornea.
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