Medical Researech
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A study led by researchers at Stanford Medicine finds the benefit of frequent booster vaccination for COVID-19 is highest for those over 65 years and the immunocompromised.
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Bill Marshall dies at 92
The Stanford Medicine professor was well known as a mentor and teacher, as well as for his expertise in neuroradiology.
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Gift to help entrepreneurs
Longtime donor Li Ka-shing also provides support for leading faculty members.
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Drug lowers food allergy risk
A drug that binds to allergy-causing antibodies can protect children from dangerous reactions to accidentally eating allergy-triggering foods, a Stanford Medicine-led study found.
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Women’s and men’s brain patterns differ
Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a powerful new artificial intelligence model that can distinguish between male and female brains.
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Ketamine response may vary by sex
A new study in rats led by Stanford Medicine researchers looked at whether ketamine’s effects depend on opioid pathways — and uncovered a surprising difference between males and females.
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Ensuring science integrity
At a convention on “future proofing” science, participants stressed that institutions can provide training, establish policies and create a culture that rewards rigorous and reproducible studies.
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New guidelines suggested for liver cancer
A Stanford Medicine study identifies an easily measured biophysical property that can identify Type 2 diabetics at increased risk for liver cancer who don’t meet current screening guidelines.
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Telomeres lengthen with weight management
Children with obesity in a six-month healthy eating and exercise program experienced increases in their average telomere length, suggesting reversal of premature aging, a study led by Stanford Medicine researchers found.
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AI helps manage Type 2 diabetes
A new study led by Stanford Medicine indicates that an AI app can help Type 2 diabetic patients manage their blood glucose levels.
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Screening, treatment halve breast cancer deaths
Treatment of metastatic disease is responsible for nearly one-third of the decrease in annual deaths from breast cancer from 1975 to 2019, according to a Stanford Medicine-led study.
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Autopsy, morgue and decedent care
Stanford Hospital brings together two autopsy rooms, the morgue and decedent care team offices. The new space allows for more advanced research and includes bereavement and viewing rooms for families.
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