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Innovations to help chronically ill people thrive

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · 9d

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

Stanford Medicine experts are developing innovative approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating chronic diseases so people can live healthier lives.

Stanford Health Care nurses achieve Magnet designation for the fifth time

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · 13d

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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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.

Diet has outsized role in preventing and treating illness

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Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · 13d

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

Discoveries linking our diets to how well we feel are inspiring a new modern medicine reality that makes nutrition a core focus.

Understanding the body’s response to wildfire smoke

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · 15d

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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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.

Stanford Medicine earns top rankings for patient care from Vizient

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · 21d

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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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.

Why AI companions and young people can make for a dangerous mix

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Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · 27d

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

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Sep 8

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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Artificial intelligence chatbots designed to act like friends should not be used by children and teens, Stanford Medicine psychiatrist Nina Vasan says.

How sleep affects mental health (and vice versa): What the science says

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Sep 3

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 Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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.

Young people and nicotine: Five things to know

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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.

Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says

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Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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 ...

Why our brains are wired for addiction: What the science says

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Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Aug 11

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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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.

Gift launches $200 million initiative for the Weill Cancer Hub West

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

Skin cancer screening at Stanford Health Care

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

Matching grant from Weill family creates collaborative research hub, uniting scientists from Stanford Medicine and UCSF to transform cancer care within a decade.

In-body CAR-T cell generation proves effective, safe in mice in Stanford Medicine-led study

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Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Jul 16

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 @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

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.

Ultra-processed food: Five things to know

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Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Jul 14

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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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.

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley launches family medicine residency program

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Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Jul 10

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...

The first cohort of residents at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley arrive in Pleasanton to start a three-year program in family medicine.

What does science say about sunscreen? Stanford Medicine experts apply the facts

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Jun 30

What does the science say about sunscreen? In recent years, the message about sun protection has gotten a little hazy. So we asked Stanford Medicine dermatologists to break down what the science really says about sunscreen. med.stanford.edu/news/insight...

Somehow, the idea that we need to protect our skin from the sun has blurred in recent years — largely due to online misinformation. We asked dermatologists about the science on sunscreen products.

Sustained in the brain: How lasting emotions arise from brief stimuli, in humans and mice

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Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Jun 30

We don’t always understand our emotions—but we can’t live without them. Stanford Medicine researchers have mapped how the brain processes emotions triggered by mild discomfort, offering insights into the roots of neuropsychiatric disorders. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Humans and mice share persistent brain-activity patterns in response to adverse sensory experience, Stanford scientists find, opening a window to our emotions and, perhaps, neuropsychiatric disorders.

To get more women screened for lung cancer, combine it with a mammogram

Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · Jun 18

Lung cancer screening can save lives, but few eligible women have it done. A new Stanford Medicine study shows combo screens could help.
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Lung cancer screening can save lives, but few eligible women have it done. Combo screens could help, a Stanford Medicine study shows.