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Stanford Health Care seeks to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time, with a commitment to care, education and discovery. https://stanfordhealthcare.org/
Stanford Medicine researchers found that a smartphone could monitor patients with two types of muscular dystrophy as well as traditional methods and diagnose conditions more accurately — at no cost. stan.md/47EryCO
Smartphones can monitor patients with neuromuscular diseases
Stanford Medicine researchers found that a smartphone could monitor patients with two types of muscular dystrophy as well as traditional methods and diagnose conditions more accurately — at no cost.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Stanford Medicine researchers found that a smartphone could monitor patients with two types of muscular dystrophy as well as traditional methods and diagnose conditions more accurately — at no cost. stan.md/47EryCO
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, we support you and your growing family at every step—from your first prenatal visit to childbirth to your new baby’s doctor. stan.md/3m3mikw
October 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, we support you and your growing family at every step—from your first prenatal visit to childbirth to your new baby’s doctor. stan.md/3m3mikw
Premature babies who heard recordings of their mothers reading to them had more mature white matter in a key language area of the brain, a Stanford Medicine-led study found.https://stan.md/3W5ixO0
Mom’s voice boosts language-center development in preemies’ brains, study finds
Premature babies who heard recordings of their mothers reading to them had more mature white matter in a key language area of the brain, a Stanford Medicine-led study found.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Premature babies who heard recordings of their mothers reading to them had more mature white matter in a key language area of the brain, a Stanford Medicine-led study found.https://stan.md/3W5ixO0
At Stanford Medicine, Euan Ashley is studying how exercise works at the molecular level, describing it as “the most powerful drug we’ve ever known.”
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Exercise induces whole-body health benefits
The latest research on the effect of exercise on the body confirms the benefits of sitting less and moving more — and the sooner the better.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
At Stanford Medicine, Euan Ashley is studying how exercise works at the molecular level, describing it as “the most powerful drug we’ve ever known.”
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Annual mammograms for women age 40 and over can help detect breast cancer early when it’s most treatable. Find a screening: stan.md/4q6LwPg
October 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Annual mammograms for women age 40 and over can help detect breast cancer early when it’s most treatable. Find a screening: stan.md/4q6LwPg
Stanford Medicine researchers have devised an immune system assessment tool that could help guide treatment for critical care patients. stan.md/46tkN7E
Immune cell ‘signatures’ could help guide treatment for critically ill patients
Stanford Medicine researchers have devised an immune system assessment tool that could help guide treatment for critical care patients.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Stanford Medicine researchers have devised an immune system assessment tool that could help guide treatment for critical care patients. stan.md/46tkN7E
Teams from Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and the School of Engineering are using artificial intelligence and human ingenuity to build a diabetes dashboard that filters blood sugar data in real time, making it easier to identify patients who are struggling. stan.md/4mPT85X
Innovations to help chronically ill people thrive
Stanford Medicine experts are developing innovative approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating chronic diseases so people can live healthier lives.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Teams from Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and the School of Engineering are using artificial intelligence and human ingenuity to build a diabetes dashboard that filters blood sugar data in real time, making it easier to identify patients who are struggling. stan.md/4mPT85X
Congratulations to our Stanford Health Care nurses! ❤️ They have been honored for the fifth time with a Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center — a feat achieved by only 1.6% of hospitals nationwide.
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Stanford Health Care nurses achieve Magnet designation for the fifth time
Less than 2% of hospitals nationwide are five-time winners of the Magnet designation, which recognizes hospitals for providing high-quality nursing care and advancing the profession.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Congratulations to our Stanford Health Care nurses! ❤️ They have been honored for the fifth time with a Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center — a feat achieved by only 1.6% of hospitals nationwide.
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Stanford Medicine researchers are unleashing what they know about the impact diet has on our well-being to establish nutrition as an integral component of medical education and patient care. stan.md/3IFkqh7
Diet has outsized role in preventing and treating illness
Discoveries linking our diets to how well we feel are inspiring a new modern medicine reality that makes nutrition a core focus.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Stanford Medicine researchers are unleashing what they know about the impact diet has on our well-being to establish nutrition as an integral component of medical education and patient care. stan.md/3IFkqh7
The cellular pathways linking wildfire smoke exposure to disease are just starting to be uncovered. A Stanford Medicine researcher explains what the knowledge will mean for heading off disease.
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Understanding the body’s response to wildfire smoke
The cellular pathways linking wildfire smoke exposure to disease are just starting to be uncovered. A Stanford Medicine researcher explains what the knowledge will mean for heading off disease.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The cellular pathways linking wildfire smoke exposure to disease are just starting to be uncovered. A Stanford Medicine researcher explains what the knowledge will mean for heading off disease.
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Congratulations to our healthcare providers, faculty and staff! Vizient, a national organization that measures and promotes healthcare performance, has ranked Stanford Medicine among the top academic medical centers in the United States.
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Stanford Medicine earns top rankings for patient care from Vizient
The organization that promotes and measures improvement in health care performance has ranked Stanford Medicine among the top academic medical centers in the United States.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations to our healthcare providers, faculty and staff! Vizient, a national organization that measures and promotes healthcare performance, has ranked Stanford Medicine among the top academic medical centers in the United States.
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Explore Stanford Health Library’s mindfulness meditation resources and discover the power of guided imagery — a practice that uses positive images and thoughts to shift your mindset, boost well-being, and invite relaxation. stan.md/42VgqyE
September 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Explore Stanford Health Library’s mindfulness meditation resources and discover the power of guided imagery — a practice that uses positive images and thoughts to shift your mindset, boost well-being, and invite relaxation. stan.md/42VgqyE
Artificial intelligence chatbots designed to act like friends should not be used by children and teens, Stanford Medicine psychiatrist Nina Vasan says.
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Why AI companions and young people can make for a dangerous mix
Artificial intelligence chatbots designed to act like friends should not be used by children and teens, Stanford Medicine psychiatrist Nina Vasan says.
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September 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Artificial intelligence chatbots designed to act like friends should not be used by children and teens, Stanford Medicine psychiatrist Nina Vasan says.
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Patients & caregivers: Join us online Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 6–8 pm (PT) for an open and empowering discussion on managing cancer care costs. Free registration: onlineregistrationcenter.com/911
September 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Patients & caregivers: Join us online Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 6–8 pm (PT) for an open and empowering discussion on managing cancer care costs. Free registration: onlineregistrationcenter.com/911
A prostate cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect you, it affects your whole family. If you’re over 45, catch prostate cancer early by getting a screening every year. stan.md/4mK76qL
September 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A prostate cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect you, it affects your whole family. If you’re over 45, catch prostate cancer early by getting a screening every year. stan.md/4mK76qL
Stanford Medicine researchers explain how sleep influences our moods and the ‘bidirectional’ nature of that relationship — plus how we can repair broken slumber to improve our mental health. stan.md/4oL1Apc
How sleep affects mental health (and vice versa): What the science says
Stanford Medicine researchers explain how sleep influences our moods and the ‘bidirectional’ nature of that relationship — plus how we can repair broken slumber to improve our mental health.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Stanford Medicine researchers explain how sleep influences our moods and the ‘bidirectional’ nature of that relationship — plus how we can repair broken slumber to improve our mental health. stan.md/4oL1Apc
Young people and nicotine: A Stanford Medicine youth tobacco expert shares the five things you need to know about current nicotine trends. stan.md/4oNU251
Young people and nicotine: Five things to know
A Stanford Medicine youth tobacco expert breaks down current nicotine trends, industry marketing tactics and what parents can do to keep their loved ones safe.
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August 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Young people and nicotine: A Stanford Medicine youth tobacco expert shares the five things you need to know about current nicotine trends. stan.md/4oNU251
Is a nightly glass of wine — or two, even — good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol consumption and how the guidelines have changed. stan.md/4fHY2zX
Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says
Is a nightly glass of wine — or two, even — good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol consumption and how the guidelines ...
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August 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Is a nightly glass of wine — or two, even — good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol consumption and how the guidelines have changed. stan.md/4fHY2zX
Stanford Medicine researchers discuss the brain’s ancient wiring and how its built-in reward-seeking system can be hijacked by addiction — as well as ways to prevent and treat it.
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Why our brains are wired for addiction: What the science says
Stanford Medicine researchers discuss the brain’s ancient wiring and how its built-in reward-seeking system can be hijacked by addiction — as well as ways to prevent and treat it.
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August 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Stanford Medicine researchers discuss the brain’s ancient wiring and how its built-in reward-seeking system can be hijacked by addiction — as well as ways to prevent and treat it.
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At Stanford Health Care, our team of specialists provides comprehensive, personalized care for every type and stage of skin cancer. Know your risks, protect your skin. Learn more: stan.md/4lJFjpG
July 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
At Stanford Health Care, our team of specialists provides comprehensive, personalized care for every type and stage of skin cancer. Know your risks, protect your skin. Learn more: stan.md/4lJFjpG
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A visionary $100 million matching grant from the Weill Family Foundation is bringing together @stanford-cancer.bsky.social and @ucsfcancer.bsky.social to launch the Weill Cancer Hub West – an innovative collaboration that will transform cancer research and care in the next decade. stan.md/4f2tRD7
Gift launches $200 million initiative for the Weill Cancer Hub West
Matching grant from Weill family creates collaborative research hub, uniting scientists from Stanford Medicine and UCSF to transform cancer care within a decade.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A visionary $100 million matching grant from the Weill Family Foundation is bringing together @stanford-cancer.bsky.social and @ucsfcancer.bsky.social to launch the Weill Cancer Hub West – an innovative collaboration that will transform cancer research and care in the next decade. stan.md/4f2tRD7
Do you know the signs of heat stroke? Symptoms include headache, dizziness, and nausea. Learn what to do and where to go for help: stanfordhealthcare.org/campaigns/wh...
July 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Do you know the signs of heat stroke? Symptoms include headache, dizziness, and nausea. Learn what to do and where to go for help: stanfordhealthcare.org/campaigns/wh...
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Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a lipid‑nanoparticle mRNA approach to engineer and track CAR‑T cells inside the body to eliminate cancer. stan.md/40UwkcR
In-body CAR-T cell generation proves effective, safe in mice in Stanford Medicine-led study
mRNA bundled in lipid nanoparticles trains T cells in mice to eliminate cancer. Coupled with noninvasive imaging, researchers tracked the in situ CAR-T cells to assess their effectiveness and safety.
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July 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a lipid‑nanoparticle mRNA approach to engineer and track CAR‑T cells inside the body to eliminate cancer. stan.md/40UwkcR
A Stanford Medicine research dietitian spells out what ultra-processed means, why such foods are unhealthy and how to eat a healthy diet in a world filled with them.
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Ultra-processed food: Five things to know
A Stanford Medicine research dietitian spells out what ultra-processed means, why such foods are unhealthy and how to eat a healthy diet in a world filled with them.
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July 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
A Stanford Medicine research dietitian spells out what ultra-processed means, why such foods are unhealthy and how to eat a healthy diet in a world filled with them.
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The first cohort of residents at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley arrive in Pleasanton to start a three-year program in family medicine. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley launches family medicine residency program
The first cohort of residents at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley arrive in Pleasanton to start a three-year program in family medicine.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The first cohort of residents at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley arrive in Pleasanton to start a three-year program in family medicine. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...