Stanford University School of Medicine
Coverage of Stanford University School of Medicine in the Nexus archive.
- Trump vaccine order takes aim at states that limit exemptions
President Donald Trump issued an executive order stating that the attorney general will take legal action against states that do not provide "religious and medical exemptions" for immunization requirements. The order specifically targets states like California, Connecticut, Maine, and New York which lack these nonmedical exemptions. Health officials criticized the move by saying it contributes to misinformation, while others highlighted the need for public health empathy with hesitant parents.
- STAT+: Want high-quality generic drugs? One expert has ideas on how consumers can trust their supply
Generic drugs, which make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions, face quality issues leading to shortages, with over 60% of shortages due to quality concerns. Kevin Schulman, a Stanford professor, proposes FDA-encouraged independent lab testing to improve trust, citing Valisure's findings of impurities in medicines.
- Stanford professor who studied impact of UFO encounters on brain unpacks new batch of Pentagon files
The Pentagon released new UFO-related files, prompting discussion with Stanford University's Garry Nolan, a professor studying how UFO sightings affect the brain.
- Low Wages, Empty Plates, Heavy Toll: Rethinking Suicide Prevention
Rei Scott, a transgender and nonbinary individual, shared their experience of struggling with poverty and suicidal thoughts, highlighting the need for economic solutions in suicide prevention. Research shows that financial instability can contribute to higher suicide rates, while increasing the minimum wage and providing food assistance can lead to lower rates. The US has one of the highest suicide rates among high-income countries, prompting advocates to reconsider traditional approaches to mental health.
- Stunning new images in UFO files released by Pentagon
The Pentagon has released new files related to UFOs and UAPs following an order from President Trump, with a professor from Stanford University School of Medicine providing more details on CBS News. The release includes stunning new images. This development comes after a presidential directive.