NEWS RELEASES
2006 News Release Archive
December
Lincoln E. Moses, pioneer in biostatistics, dies at 84 (12/22/06)
The year ahead: Stanford experts forecast trends to watch in 2007 (12/21/06)
Single protein can determine severity of toxoplasma infections, Stanford study shows (12/20/06)
Stanford discovery may help predict when toxoplasma can be deadly (12/14/06)
Caring for Carcinoid Foundation gives grant to Stanford researcher (12/13/06)
Stanford Q&A: Surgeon discusses Doctors Without Borders work in Ivory Coast (12/11/06)
Seven Stanford medical stories to remember from 2006 (12/7/06)
Molecule linked to autoimmune disease relapses identified at Stanford (12/3/06)
New info on eating disorders in two Stanford/Packard studies (12/3/06)
November
Barking up the right tree? Stanford study will evaluate effects of pine bark extracts (11/28/06)
Esther Lederberg, pioneer in microbial genetics, dies at Stanford at 83 (11/27/06)
Value of exercise for seniors shown in multi-center study with Stanford (11/21/06)
More insight into Alzheimer's disease with Stanford discovery of possible cause (11/20/06)
Medical diversity programs face death knell, Stanford officials warn (11/15/06)
$20 million gift to establish cancer stem cell research center at Stanford (11/14/06)
To slow AIDS in Russia, treat HIV-positive addicts, Stanford study says (11/09/06)
Big Game Inspires “Rivals for Life” (11/09/06)
MRI analysis could prevent brain damage from stroke, Stanford study finds (11/01/06)
Media advisory: Andrew Grove to speak Nov. 2 at Stanford (11/01/06)
October
Nap a day makes the doctor OK, Stanford study finds (10/31/06)
Poor people in well-to-do neighborhoods face higher death rates, Stanford study finds (10/31/06)
Stanford Q&A: Douglas Owens on HIV/AIDS screening (10/18/06)
Volunteers needed for sleep study of potential alternative to Ambien (10/17/06)
Internet addiction: Stanford study seeks to define whether it's a problem (10/17/06)
Online diabetes self-management program being studied at Stanford (10/16/06)
Anna Deveare Smith's performance at Stanford examines health and the human body (10/12/06)
Tech Tonics: Stanford Medicine explores the world of medical devices (10/11/06)
With face-lifts, beauty is more than skin deep, Stanford study finds (10/10/06)
Roger Kornberg wins the 2006 Nobel Prize in Chemistry (10/4/06)
Adverse events in NICU more frequent than reported, Stanford/Packard study finds (10/4/06)
Andrew Fire wins 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine (10/2/06)
September
Men, women have similar rates of compulsive buying, Stanford study shows (9/30/06)
Cancer drug may be remedy for rheumatoid arthritis, Stanford study finds (9/28/06)
Emphasis on cancer stem cell research at Stanford grows with recruitment of second top scientist (9/27/06)
Genetics of depression scrutinized by Stanford psychiatrist (9/21/06)
Hope for significant new diabetes treatment in Stanford discovery (9/20/06)
Top NIH prize goes to three pioneering Stanford scientists (9/19/06)
Stanford hosts Oct. 1 bipolar and schizophrenia education event (9/19/06)
$25 million gift to support bench-to-bedside research at Stanford (9/14/06)
Critical blood shortage: Stanford center urges residents to donate (9/13/06)
New Stanford medical center policy limits drug company access and gifts (9/12/06)
Straight from the horse's mouth: Stanford med students praise class (9/6/06)
Stanford psychiatrist on 9/11 and post-traumatic stress disorder (9/5/06)
August
Stanford Blood Center testing all donated blood for West Nile Virus (8/30/06)
More than just pretty faces for this brain region, says Stanford researcher (8/29/06)
Manatee bones lead Stanford scientist to new insight on evolution (8/28/06)
Stanford experts cite concerns with new method of deriving embryonic stem cells (8/23/06)
Case Western med school dean to chair Stanford Department of Medicine (8/21/06)
Community model effective in allotting anti-AIDS meds, Stanford doctor says (8/16/06)
Boosting key protein in brain could improve seizure treatment, Stanford study finds (8/15/06)
Stanford hosts national bioinformatics conference Aug. 14-18 (8/7/06)
Stanford stem cell experts reflect on five-year anniversary of decision limiting research funding (8/3/06)
Mapping system tells skin cells whether to become scalp, palm tissues, Stanford study finds (8/2/06)
July
Stanford snake venom study shows that certain cells may eliminate poison (7/27/06)
Stanford program will train new corps of genetic counselors (7/26/06)
Grueling four-day race becomes Stanford lab for cardiac experiments (7/25/06)
Whether in mice or men, all cells age the same, Stanford study finds (7/20/06)
Animal model gives Stanford scientists insight into possible treatments for lymphedema (7/17/06)
RFID chips could help surgeons avoid leaving sponges in patients, Stanford researcher finds (7/17/06)
Transgender experience led Stanford scientist to critique gender difference (7/12/06)
Potential of using brainpower to propel prostheses advanced at Stanford (7/12/06)
Stanford announces first recipients of state stem cell training funds (7/12/06)
Media Advisory: Open-source ontology software conference begins July 23 ar Stanford (7/10/06)
New Down sydrome gene identified by Stanford/Packard scientists (7/5/06)
June
Chocolate, wine, spicy foods may be OK for heartburn, Stanford study finds (6/28/06)
Quick study: Stanford researcher links hot flashes to insomnia (6/26/06)
Stanford expert offers tips for avoiding heat-related illnesses (6/23/06)
Adult volunteers needed for Stanford flu vaccine study (6/22/06)
Stanford expert warns that Bay Area may face greater snake danger this year (6/22/06)
Volunteers needed for Stanford study of depression in mothers and daughters (6/21/06)
Stanford doctors advance in bid to turn mice stem cells into blood vessels (6/21/06)
Menopausal women don't get enough guidance on treatment options, Stanford survey shows (6/15/06)
Stanford scientist wins Kyoto Prize for developing revolutionary cell-sorting technology (6/09/06)
Stanford
Q&A: Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle on stem cell advocacy (6/06/06)
Stem cell advocacy conference to be held at Stanford June 9-11 (6/06/06)
May
For Stanford scientists, RNAi gene therapy takes two steps forward, one step back (5/24/06)
Genetics provide one family with a death sentence—and an escape (5/24/06)
How to live with diabetes: Free Stanford course offers guidance (5/17/06)
Space-age technology helps Stanford scientists address global health crises (5/17/06)
Does energy balancing therapy provide relief for breast cancer patients? (5/16/06)
Stanford study examines antidepressant therapies for pregnant women (5/9/06)
Doctors widely prescribe drugs without adequate scrutiny, Stanford scientist finds (5/8/06)
Media Advisory: Symposium on how 'built environment' affects health (5/8/06)
Media Advisory: Former FDA official and policy critic to speak at Stanford (5/4/06)
April
Trial of gene therapy for peripheral arterial disease under way at Stanford (4/26/06)
Stanford scientists identify protein involved in fast-spreading cancers (4/26/06)
For one Stanford doctor, the beat goes on during open-heart surgery (4/25/06)
Stem cell ruling opens door to Stanford scientists' quest to find new cures (4/21/06)
Stanford receives first installment of state's stem cell funding (4/10/06)
Media Advisory: Stanford panel to address immigration proposal's effect on physicians (4/7/06)
U.S. trails other countries in publishing embryonic stem cell studies, Stanford researcher finds (4/6/06)
Media Advisory: Stanford hosts conference encouraging Latinos to go to medical school (4/6/06)
Stanford scientist to discuss new approach to treating hepatitis C virus (4/5/06)
Watch not, want not? Packard/Stanford study links kids' TV time and consumerism (4/3/06)
March
Stanford seeks volunteers for two Alzheimer's studies (3/27/06)
Stanford researchers find new approach to thwart anthrax toxicity (3/23/06)
New Trojan horse strategy for fighting cancer developed at Stanford (3/23/06)
Stanford human research protection program wins highest rating from accrediting group (3/23/06)
Media Advisory: Local high school students to attend Stanford's "Med School 101' (3/16/06)
Stanford/Packard study finds potential new treatment for cystic fibrosis (3/14/06)
Media Advisory: Stanford experts to discuss neuroscience of lie detection on March 10 (3/9/06)
Architect selected to design Stanford medical school Learning and Knowledge Center (3/8/06)
Media Advisory: New issue of Stanford Medicine diagnoses the problems facing pediatric health care (3/2/06)
Stanford doctors spotlight fatal flaw in multiple sclerosis drug trial (3/2/06)
National Cancer Institute funds new nanotechnology center at Stanford (3/1/06)
February
Learning to love bacteria: Stanford scientist highlights bugs' benefits (2/23/06)
Stanford study of mail-based arthritis-care program seeks volunteers (2/23/06)
Fate of Stanford's new stem cell lines in limbo as lawsuit delays funds (2/22/06)
Q&A:
Hank Greely on the Prop. 71 lawsuit (2/22/06)
Statins, beta-blockers lessen heart attack risk, says Stanford-Kaiser study (2/20/06)
Stanford ethics consulting helps researchers navigate sensitive issues (2/18/06)
Stanford
Q&A: Neuroethicist on growing demand for ethical oversight (2/18/06)
Farmworkers' paradox: Stanford study shows field laborers not eating what they grow (2/15/06)
Norman Shumway, father of heart transplantation, dies at 83 (2/10/06)
Low-fat diet's benefits for women less than expected, Stanford researcher says (2/7/06)
Stanford ethicists explain why science needs strong ethical culture (2/2/06)
January
State of the Union: Stanford economists voice doubts about potential health-care proposal (1/27/06)
Stanford study of owls finds link in brain between sight and sound (1/18/06)
Stanford tip sheet: Watch for these trends in 2006 (1/12/06)
Stanford/Packard scientist's data-mining technique strikes genetic gold (1/11/06)
Statement on the South Korean stem cell investigation (1/10/06)
Media advisory: Stem cell symposium at Stanford on Jan. 20 (1/9/06)
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