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  • Abortion bans’ effect on heart defect

    Abortion restrictions will increase the number of newborns with serious heart defects, which could strain hospital resources already in short supply, according to a Stanford Medicine study.

  • Tumor suppressor repairs tissue

    The tumor suppressor p53 has been in the limelight for decades. But its cancer-fighting function may be only a side effect of its role in tissue repair, a Stanford Medicine study finds.

  • Cancer center renovation

    The Laurie K. Lacob Pavilion at the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center opened July 17. The state-of-the-art facility, for transplant and cellular therapies, is a light-filled space for healing.

  • An LGBTQ-inclusive data set 

    Previous large health studies didn’t collect sexual orientation and gender identity information. A Stanford Medicine study finds the All of Us Research Program a boon to LGBTQ health researchers, future health outcomes.

  • Tissue mapping

    Stanford Medicine scientists describe details of the human intestine and placental tissue as part of the National Institute of Health’s Human Biomolecular Atlas Program.

  • Richard Jaffe dies at 75

    The Stanford Medicine professor was well known for his friendly presence as well as expertise in neuroanesthesia and operating room technology.

  • Four nursing leaders honored

    Dale Beatty, Cassendra Munro, Rajashree Koppolu and Michelle Williams are named fellows for their contributions to research, policy, practice, education and administration.

  • Northpond Laboratories launch

    The program will translate scientific discoveries out of the lab and into clinical and commercial applications.

  • Memory in general hindered in autism

    Memory impairment in autism goes beyond poor facial recognition, a Stanford Medicine team showed. The finding suggests a wide role for memory in the neurobiology of the disorder.

  • Chief advanced practice officer

    Kuriakose will oversee nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists and certified registered nurse anesthetists.


2023 ISSUE 2

How the environment and health interact