SUMC in the News (09/30/08)
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2008 Olympic soccer gold medalist to join Stanford soccer star in donating blood
Olympic gold medal winner Nicole Barnhart from the U.S. women's soccer team and Stanford soccer star Erica Holland will donate blood Oct. 3 at the Stanford Blood Center's Hillview Donor Center.
Print media coverage
Monterey County Herald, 09/30/08
Temperature inside a car heats up fast
This article discusses the dangers of leaving pets unattended in cars. A medical school study on car temperatures is mentioned.
Reuters, 09/29/08
FDA: No Lou Gehrig's disease risk with statins
An analysis of dozens of studies found that widely used statin cholesterol drugs do not increase the risk of Lou Gehrig's disease, according to FDA researchers. Stanford is mentioned in this article.
Internet/New media coverage
Palo Alto Online News, 09/30/08
Advance reported in 'targeting' cancer cells
Stanford researchers have found a way to quickly and reversibly fine-tune the activity of individual proteins in cells and living mammals, which could aid in the development of cancer therapies. Christopher Contag, associate professor of pediatrics, of radiology and of microbiology and immunology, is quoted in this article.
Parenting.com, 09/30/08
Alternative, natural medicine for babies
This article lists five drug-free cures for common baby ailments. Brenda Golianu, assistant professor of anesthesia, is featured.
San Francisco Business Times, 09/29/08
Fat city: Are lipids 'liquid gold'?
Scientists here are studying fat from liposuction procedures to rebuild cartilage, muscle and bone, and as potential therapies for heart attack patients or to unlock age secrets. Michael Longaker, the Deane P. and Louise Mitchell Professor, is quoted and pictured here. Christopher Scott, executive director of the Program on Stem Cells & Society at the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, also provides comment in this article.
Palo Alto Online News, 09/26/08
Guest opinion: Stanford's proposed hospitals expansion is worth supporting
This opinion piece discusses the medical center's expansion project.
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