Stanford University

SARS-CoV-2 infects fat tissue

SARS-CoV-2 infects fat tissue, creates inflammatory storm cloud

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A study by Stanford Medicine investigators shows that SARS-CoV-2 can infect human fat tissue. This phenomenon was seen in laboratory experiments conducted on fat tissue excised from patients undergoing bariatric and cardiac surgeries, and later infected in a laboratory dish with SARS-CoV-2. It was further confirmed in autopsy samples from deceased COVID-19 patients.  Obesity is an established, […]

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Dermatology

Training physicians and algorithms in dermatology diversity

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There’s a long-standing challenge in dermatology: Textbooks, databases, journals and lectures are largely bereft of images that feature darker skin.  Their absence can cause gaps in clinical expertise and in diagnosis, as symptoms of a disease don’t necessarily appear the same on all skin tones. Physicians trained to identify signs of illness on lighter shades

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Democracy

Ways to Strengthen Democracy – by Stanford-led ‘mega study’

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A Stanford-led project has identified a set of strategies to counter anti-democracy and reduce partisan animosity.  American democracy is at risk, Stanford scholars and others have warned.  Many studies have found anti-democratic attitudes and support for partisan violence are at concerning levels among the American public, partisan animosity is growing, and Americans are democratic principles for partisan gain. 

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