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Easing the psychological burden of a life with chronic illness

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · 11d

Living with a chronic illness takes a toll on mental health, too. Psychologist Diana Naranjo’s advice: be kind to yourself, lean on those who understand, and remember that therapy helps. stan.md/47ToK6N

To psychologist Diana Naranjo, the emotional weight of living with chronic illness is equal to physical challenges patients face.

Innovations to help chronically ill people thrive

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · 12d

Discover how Stanford Medicine is breaking the cycle of chronic diseases with innovative prevention, diagnostic and treatment approaches that empower people to thrive despite their chronic illnesses.
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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

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Stanford Health Care @stanfordhealthcare.bsky.social · 12d

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.

Rethinking Alzheimer’s: Why this common gene variant is bad for your brain

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · 14d

The newest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine highlights new paths for chronic disease prevention, management and care. stan.md/4nDvElc

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · 15d

The genetic variant APOE4, carried by one-fifth of the world’s people, substantially boosts Alzheimer’s risk. But scientists have been puzzled about how to reverse that risk: punch up the gene variant’s potency, or smack it down? Now we know.
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The genetic variant APOE4, carried by one-fifth of the world’s people, substantially boosts Alzheimer’s risk. But scientists have been puzzled about how to reverse that risk: punch up the gene variant...

‘Creeping fat’ can worsen Crohn’s disease, Stanford Medicine-led study finds

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · 21d

A new Stanford Medicine-led study has found that an unusual type of fat ("creeping fat") that forms near the intestines in Crohn’s disease prompts the growth of debilitating scars seen in the condition.
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An unusual type of fat that forms near the intestines in Crohn’s disease prompts the growth of debilitating scars seen in the condition, a Stanford Medicine-led study showed.

Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · 21d

Alan F. Schatzberg, MD, has been awarded the 2025 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the National Academy of Medicine.
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Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 26d

Our annual Women in Medicine photos are here! Each year, we come together — in person and virtually — to celebrate the incredible contributions of women across medicine. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped capture this tradition.

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations to Stanford Medicine scientist, advocate and entrepreneur Lucy Shapiro on her Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science. stan.md/46g8uKG

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JAMA @jama.com · 27d

2025 Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science winner Dr Lucy Shapiro discusses her discovery of how bacteria coordinate their genetic logic to generate distinct daughter cells.

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JAMA article from September 11, 2025, features Lucy Shapiro, PhD, recipient of the 2025 Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science. The article, titled "The Logic of Cellular Life," details her career.

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Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation @laskerfdn.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations to Lucy Shapiro, 2025 #LaskerAward winner! – “for a 55-year career in biomedical science – honored for discovering how bacteria generate distinct daughter cells; and for exemplary leadership at the national level”
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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 8

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.
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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 ...

ADHD drugs are being prescribed too quickly to preschoolers

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 3

Many young ADHD patients are medicated as soon as they’re diagnosed, possibly because the behavioral therapy they need isn’t available, a Stanford Medicine-led study found.
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Many young ADHD patients are medicated as soon as they’re diagnosed, possibly because the behavioral therapy they need isn’t available, a Stanford Medicine-led study found.

Stanford Medicine-led trial leads to FDA approval of drug for rare, deadly blood cancer

Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 28

Fewer than half of people diagnosed with myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms are alive one year later. A Stanford Medicine-led trial leads to FDA approval of drug for the rare, deadly blood cancer.
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Fewer than half of people diagnosed with a subtype of myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms are alive one year later. A multicenter Phase 2 trial led by Stanford Medicine leads to FDA approval of new drug treatm...

At white coat ceremonies, Stanford Medicine welcomes its newest MD and PA students

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 26

In front of proud family and friends, 119 medical and physician assistant students donned white coats and crossed the threshold into their medical careers. Welcome to Stanford Medicine! stan.md/3HSsT00

In front of proud family and friends, 119 medical and physician assistant students donned white coats and crossed the threshold into their medical careers.

Young people and nicotine: Five things to know

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 22

"The national numbers suggest we're going in the right direction. But when you talk to teachers and administrators, they’re still very worried about teen nicotine use." -- Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, professor of pediatrics and director of the REACH Lab at Stanford 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.

Ultrasound could deliver drugs with fewer side effects

Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 21

Stanford Medicine scientists have created ultrasound-activated nanoparticles that release drugs precisely where needed, offering a safer path for targeted therapies.

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In a new study in rats, Stanford Medicine scientists used ultrasound-activated nanoparticles to deliver ketamine and anesthetics to precise targets in the body.

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

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 11

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.

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

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 8

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.

Replacing brain immune cells in mice slows neurodegeneration in Stanford Medicine study

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 6

Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a new way to replace immune cells in the brain, slowing neurodegeneration due to genetic disease. stan.md/46FHGFq

The technique, which used genetically healthy donor cells, prolonged life and function in mice with a disease similar to Tay-Sachs. It may help with other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Antidepressants for kids and teens: What the science says

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 1

Behind the Science: New tools reveal how ribosomes — the cell’s protein factories — specialize in ways that could unlock treatments for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and more. Maria Barna and team are digging deep. stan.md/3H9xScq

Maria Barna has dedicated much of her medical research career to the ribosome. (Photo illustration: Emily Moskal/Stanford Medicine)

The researchers then pipette a solution to isolate ribosomes in live cells (Photo: Emily Moskal/Stanford Medicine)

A researcher places the ribosome solution in the incubator. (Photo: Emily Moskal/Stanford Medicine)

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Jul 28

Information on how antidepressants affect teens with anxiety or other mental health disorders can be confusing. Stanford Medicine experts share what parents should know. stan.md/459R6qj

Stanford Medicine researchers weigh in on SSRIs for the under-18 set; that ominous black box warning; and how talk therapy can be a key component, even if it can be difficult to find.

This year’s summer reading list covers a wide range of ideas—music, memory, aging, stillness, and the stories we tell ourselves and others. | Lloyd Minor

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Stanford Medicine @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social · Jul 24

From the healing power of music to new insights into aging, Stanford School of Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor’s summer booklist explores a wide range of compelling ideas. Read: stan.md/45537x8

This year’s summer reading list covers a wide range of ideas—music, memory, aging, stillness, and the stories we tell ourselves and others. Each book is compelling in its own way, and each has expande...