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ICYMI: In the latest #MedStory episode, host Rebecca Handler unpacks a Stanford-led study showing how the #EpsteinBarrVirus (EBV) may trigger #MultipleSclerosis in some people — & what this means for future prevention. https://bit.ly/4nHaToW

Building healthier communities starts with education. #StanDOM's David Chang helps physicians & students learn by serving locally. https://stanford.io/3IOhVci

Women's #HeartHealth matters. @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social's new post-doc fellowship is training leaders like #StanDOM's Cathevine Yang with DOM's Jennifer Tremmel to transform sex-specific cardiac care. https://stanford.io/42PpCG0

From smell loss to daily migraines, #LongCOVID impacts millions. @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social experts explore research & care innovations to help patients reclaim life. https://stanford.io/42R8bow

New #MedStory episode now live! Host Rebecca Handler explores a Stanford-led study showing how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)—best known for causing mono—can trigger MS in genetically susceptible people. https://stanford.io/4nuO8o8

How do we ensure the next generation of women thrive in medicine? #StanDOM's PJ Utz says we can do so by expanding our mission to prioritize diversity. Read more: https://stanford.io/4nrWwoI

For many women in #StanDOM, music is more than a hobby—it's a pathway to healing, presence & connection. From piano & voice to recitals that honor family legacies, these staff musicians show us how creativity can be a source of resilience & community. #WIMMonth https://stanford.io/4nVgPun

Celebrating the next generation of kidney researchers! The 2025 Pre-Renal Initiative Symposium featured 10 student projects in genetics, dialysis & transplantation. https://stanford.io/46Glt8E

This #WomeninMedicineMonth, we're spotlighting the incredible women leading nutrition research at Stanford Medicine. Their work is fueling discoveries, shaping healthier futures & showing the world what happens when science meets dedication. https://stanford.io/4nr2Zjx

#StanDOM faculty embraced wellness & collaboration at Gamble Gardens for the 2025 Well-Being Retreat — combining interactive learning with restorative calm.

MedStory Podcast: Rethinking Malaria and the Future of Vaccines In this pilot episode of the MedStory Podcast, hosts Katie Kanagawa, PhD, and Rebecca Handler, MSc, share the story of a groundbreaking partnership between Stanford researchers and Ugandan scientists. By tracking how children’s immune systems respond to...

In this pilot episode of #MedStoryPodcast, #StanDOM's Katie Kanagawa & Rebecca Handler share how Stanford Medicine & Ugandan scientists studied #malaria infections in children & uncovered a surprising way the body protects itself.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/46rRX6c

Could #AI-generated chest X-rays improve research while protecting #PatientPrivacy? Stanford Radiology's Curtis Langlotz & #StanDOM colleagues explore the future of synthetic data. https://bit.ly/47l3o1Q

When #StanfordWIM Minjoung Go joined Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley in 2015, it was a community hospital. Fast-forward to now: She has led its transformation into an academic hub by launching a #FamilyMedicine Residency Program. https://stanford.io/3UyCs7t

A @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social clinical trial, led by #StanDOM's Jason Gotlib, results in FDA approval of a new treatment for a rare, deadly blood cancer. https://stan.md/4mXxtti

Advancing #HealthEquity means tackling issues beyond the hospital. #StanDOM hospitalists Christine Santiago, Kevin Schulman, Neera Ahuja, Jason Hom, Jonathan Shaw & Alexandria Blacker are doing just that. https://stanford.io/46fb6Z9

Fangirling here - Sumbul Desai VP of Health at Apple, previously worked at Disney, now bringing access to health information to the masses with a small metal and glass box that sits on your wrist #MGR @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social

Our newly revamped Medical Grand Rounds launched with ophthalmologist and comedian, William E. Flanary (@glaucomflecken.bsky.social) — fun, learning & inspiration all in one night. https://stanford.io/46avufk

Infants in Ghana now receive lifesaving eye screenings thanks to a #telemedicine program connecting local surgeons with #StanDOM experts. https://stanford.io/3UNtfYH

This #WomenInMedicineMonth, meet #StanfordWIM Rebecca Linfield, whose innovative research reduced unnecessary IV use, saved thousands of dollars, & made care safer for patients. https://stanford.io/3UzrMFg

#StanfordWIM Ami Bhatt is reshaping microbiome science by leading the largest study of its kind in Africa. Her work has uncovered 1,000+ new bacterial genomes & 40,000+ viral genomes — expanding our global understanding of health & disease. https://stanford.io/4hlgmPd

Getting to the Heart of Medicine: Uncovering the Intangible Skills Clinicians Say Matter Most - NAM By Jamie Durana

"Masterclass in Medicine: Lessons from the Experts," a new book written by @nam.edu members including @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social 's Michelle Barry, explores how physicians can build intangible skills related to #PatientCare. bit.ly/4mOIpJJ

There's a lot here and a lot more in the paper. But I get excited thinking about the potential. From rare to complex disease to novel mechanisms with real potential for a precision guided approach to therapy. A lot to do! @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social

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.

Women in Medicine Month 2025 is here! Associate Chair, Faculty Engagement & Leadership Development, Stephanie Harman invites #StanDOM members to participate in events, share perspectives & stay connected via the #WIMM25 website. stanford.io/4mSxDlx

95% of diabetes cases are Type 2. But with the help of AI, we now know there's more than one path to the disease — & more ways to fight it. #StanfordWIM Tracey McLaughlin's pioneering research is reshaping early detection & treatment. stanford.io/4iOXRDx

Celebrating #StanfordWIM Suzanne Tamang, a #ComputerScientist & #PublicHealth leader studying how climate stressors affect chronic disease. By creating synthetic patient populations, she's helping design fairer, more resilient healthcare systems. stanford.io/42Fn1i8

Permission to Cry

My essay on crying in @accpchest.bsky.social today! #medsky #meded #hapc

"But the lesson didn’t have to be that tears were a source of shame. Our humanity was part of what drew us to train to be healers in the first place" ❤️‍🩹

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American Heart Association experts, led by #StanDOM's Christopher Gardner, highlight the dangers of ultraprocessed foods for heart & metabolic health. Learn what the report recommends. bit.ly/47fP3Uh

Can #AI get us moving? #StanDOM's Euan Ashley, Daniel Seung Kim & Fatima Rodriguez share how #DigitalHealth tech personalizes physical activity for better health. bit.ly/4fX0DpB

A famous nephrologist getting ready to go see the most famous guy who plays a nephrologist @glaucomflecken.bsky.social @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social Grand Rounds!