SUMC in the News (10/19/07)
Print media coverage
Wall Street Journal, 10/19/07
Heart wires may pose more risk for the young (No online versiona available)
Medtronic Inc. announced they would stop selling their defibrillator leads because of a risk of fractures that could erroneously dispatch jolts of electricity. The leads may pose a higher risk of fracture in younger adults and children. George Van Hare, professor of pediatrics, is quoted in this article.
Stanford Daily, 10/19/07
Stanford Hospital & Clinics hires new chief financial officer
Stanford Hospital & Clinics has appointed Daniel Morissette as its new chief financial officer. Martha Marsh, hospital CEO, is quoted in this article.
Reuters, 10/18/07
Dog DNA study reveals new role for protein
Stanford researches, led by Gregory Barsh, professor of genetics and of pediatrics, studied the DNA of hundreds of dogs, looking for a gene mutation that controls coat color. Their findings may also help explain why people come in different colors and weights. Barsh provides comment here.
Palo Alto Online, 10/17/07
Deaths
Duncan Govan, professor emeritus of urology, died Sept. 28 after a prolonged illness. He was 84.
Broadcast media coverage
The View From the Bay (KGO-TV), 10/18/07
Dean Felsher, associate professor of oncology and of pathology, appeared as a guest on this segment on lymphoma.
KPIX-TV, 10/18/07
This segment discussed the benefits of Vitamin A for eyesight. Michael Marmor, professor of ophthalmology, was interviewed.
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