SUMC in the News (11/25/08)
Print media coverage
Wall Street Journal, 11/25/08
Prenatal test has promises, study shows
Scientists are making strides toward designing noninvasive tests that can tell whether a fetus suffers from inherited disorders. A Stanford study on Down syndrome is referenced in this article.
Obama's promise on stem cells doesn't ensure new war on disease
This article discusses what impact Barack Obama's new administration could have on the field of stem cell research. Although Stanford isn't referenced, the piece may be of interest to readers.
USA Today, 11/24/08
Study: Off-label drugs should be researched for safety
Stanford researchers have developed a list of 14 widely prescribed medications most urgently in need of additional study to determine how effective and safe they are for their off-label uses. Randall Stafford, associate professor of medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and senior author of the study, is quoted in this article. Stafford also provides comment in articles on eFluxMedia.com, WebMD.com and WSJ.com.
Internet/ New media coverage
eMaxHealth.com, 11/25/08
Holiday health tips from Packard Children's Hospital
Thomas Robinson, the Irving Schulman, M.D. Endowed Professor in Child Health and director of the Center for Healthy Weight at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, provides tips to families trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the holiday season and beyond.
HuffingtonPost.com, 11/25/08
Get moving, get sleeping
This article discusses the benefits of exercise and sleep. A Stanford study is referenced.
LATimes.com, 11/24/08
Booster shots/A deep breath and a closer look at statins
This blog entry discusses a recent study that showed cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can dramatically decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions more people. Mark Hlatky, professor of health research and policy and of cardiovascular medicine, wrote an accompanying editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine, and is referenced here.
Broadcast media coverage
WPVI-TV (Philadelphia), 11/24/08
This segment discussed the Stanford study on off-label drug use.
KCBI-TV (Boise, Idaho) 11/24/08
Pro-ana websites promoting anorexia are gaining popularity. A 2005 Stanford study on the disorder was mentioned during this segment.
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