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Pairing Technology and Teamwork To Tackle High Blood Pressure
A Stanford-led study shows how an EHR alert system, paired with medical assistant engagement, improved hypertension detection and control across primary care clinics.
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Understanding Malaria, Immunity, and Hope for the Future
Prasanna Jagannathan, MD, shares new insights into malaria immunity and hope for future prevention.
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What Rare Genetics Mutations Are Telling Us About Lifespan
What if hidden genetic mutations could predict early death—even in healthy people? A Stanford study uncovers rare variants quietly shaping our lifespan.
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A Closer Look at the Hidden Crisis Among Never-Smokers
Lung cancer in never-smokers is rising. Stanford experts explore causes, risks, and solutions at the inaugural Lung Cancer Summit.
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Public Health in the Age of AI and Climate Change
Learn how AI is transforming public health research by linking environmental exposures to autoimmune disease in vulnerable communities. Featuring computer scientist Suzanne Tamang.
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Stanford Tech Resources To Boost Your Workflow
Elevate your workflow with these helpful tech tools available to Stanford staff.
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How AI and Glucose Monitors Could Transform Early Detection
Tracey McLaughlin’s AI research reveals hidden subtypes of Type 2 diabetes, enabling personalized care and early intervention.
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The Recipe for a Top 10 Netflix Docuseries: Celebrating the Women Driving Nutrition Research Forward
March is National Nutrition Month. Discover how Stanford’s Nutrition Studies Research Group researches dietary choices to improve public health.
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Making Noise About a Silent Disease
Funded by the George and Angeliki Perlegos Charitable Trust, Richard Lafayette’s breakthrough research in kidney disease is advancing the understanding and treatment of IgA Nephropathy (IgAN).
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From Classroom to Clinic: Stanford HCC Paves the Way for Future Healthcare Leaders
Learn how Stanford Health Career Collaborative (HCC) empowers underrepresented high school students with exposure to cutting edge healthcare careers and technologies.
Policy Options to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs Across Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance
October 1, 2024. Kavitha Patel, MD, MS, and Kevin Schulman, MD, MBA, argue that comprehensive reforms – such as expanding Medicare's negotiation power, reforming Medicaid drug rebates, and other sensible policy solutions – are critical to safeguarding the financial health of Medicare and ensuring that millions of beneficiaries can access the medications they need without facing undue financial hardship.