SUMC in the News (12/17/08)
Print media coverage
United Press International, 12/17/08
Immunity stronger at night than day
A new Stanford study has found that the body's immunity may be stronger at night. Mimi Shirasu-Hiza, a postdoctoral scholar in microbiology and immunology, is quoted in this article.
New York Times, 12/17/08
First face transplant performed in the U.S.
Cleveland Clinic surgeons have performed the nation’s first near-total face transplant. Although Stanford isn't referenced, this article may be of interest to readers.
Internet/ New media coverage
USNews.com, 12/16/08
Snorers burn more calories during the day
People who snore burn more calories when they're resting during the day than people who sleep quietly through the night, according to new research from UCSF and Stanford. Nelson Powell, adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and senior study investigator, is mentioned in this HealthDay News article.
InsideHigherEd.com, 12/16/08
Conflicts of interest in continuing medical education
This article discusses the medical school's new policy on continuing medical education (CME) funding. Clarence Braddock III, associate professor of medicine and associate dean for medical education, helped develop the new guidelines and is quoted here.
Broadcast media coverage
KGO-TV, 12/12/08
During this segment, Vinod Bhutani, professor of pediatrics, discussed expanding the genetic screening blood test on infants to include checking elevated levels of bilirubin.
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