SUMC in the News (11/21/06)
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More insight into Alzheimer's disease with Stanford discovery of possible cause
Stanford researchers have discovered a molecule that may hold the key to
understanding and eventually treating Alzheimer's disease. The molecule helps
control the body's response to infection. In a study using mice, when the
molecule malfunctioned the mice developed symptoms of the degenerative brain
disease.
Print media coverage
San Jose Mercury News, 11/21/06
Hospital details continue to grow
This article discusses a plan to rebuild Stanford Hospital in order to meet
state mandated seismic safety requirements, as well as create more private rooms
for patients. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is also part of the project.
The plan was presented to the Palo Alto City Council last night. The story also
appears in the San Mateo County Times. Anthony Marek, hospital spokesperson, is
quoted in the Palo Alto Daily News.
Palo Alto Daily News, 11/21/06
Catching a disease by the tail
This article discusses the Stanford study on Alzheimer's disease. Tony
Wyss-Coray, associate professor of neurology, is quoted in this story, which
also appears in the Los Gatos Daily News.
Miami Herald, 11/21/06
Is the Internet keeping you away from family? friends?
In a first-of-its-kind, telephone-based study, Stanford researchers found that
more than one out of eight Americans exhibited at least one possible sign of
problematic Internet use. Lead author Elias Aboujaoude, clinical assistant
professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of Stanford's
Impulse Control Disorders Clinic, is quoted in this article, which originally
appeared in the Washington Post. Aboujaoude is also quoted in a brief item in the Oakland Tribune.
Orlando Sentinel (Fla.), 11/21/06
Doctors learn the power of napping
This article discusses a recent Stanford study that showed that doctors and
nurses who were allowed a short nap while working the night shift in an
emergency room showed improved mood, a higher alertness level and the ability to
complete a simulated I.V. insertion more quickly. Rebecca Smith-Coggins,
associate professor of surgery, is quoted in this article.
Palo Alto Online, 11/20/06
Stanford professor wins cancer medal of honor
Patrick Brown, professor of biochemistry, has been awarded the American Cancer
Society's Medal of Honor, the organization's highest honor, for his
contributions to cancer research. He is quoted in this article.
Globe and Mail (Canada), 11/20/06
Stem cells core of more cancers
Michael Clarke, the Karel H. and Avice N. Beekhuis Professor in Cancer Biology,
is mentioned in this lengthy article on stem cells and cancer.
Broadcast media coverage
KGO-TV, 11/21/06
This segment discussed the controversy around the recent quintuple kidney
transplant in Baltimore. The multiple procedures were done because four of the
patients had found willing kidney donors with whom they were incompatible - so
they swapped donor organs. Concern has arisen regarding the fairness of the
method, given that over 93,000 people are currently on the waiting list for a
kidney transplant. David Magnus, director of the Stanford Center for Biomedical
Ethics, was interviewed.
KTVU-TV, 11/21/06
This segment discussed the hospital's rebuild project. Similar segments also ran
on KRON-TV, KNTV-TV, KGO-TV, KGO-AM and KQED-FM.
KWWL-TV (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), 11/20/06
This segment mentioned the Stanford study on problematic Internet use.
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