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Alcohol Intervention Meets AI Chatbot
Stanford researchers are using generative AI to help young adults recover from alcohol use disorder, through a collaboration between Dr. Brian Suffoletto and the Technology & Digital Solutions team.
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A Model for Geriatric Care in the ED
Emergency departments are seeing more older adult patients. Stanford’s new Level 1 Geriatric ED offers a scalable model that uses smart design, teamwork, and real-time data to improve care and efficiency.
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Trading Desktops for Trauma Bays
Stanford EM administrative staff are training to serve as first responders to gain insight about the physicians they support and, for some, as a step toward a new career.
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Exploring Emergency Critical Care
Dr. Jenny Wilson, director of the Stanford Emergency Medicine Division of Critical Care, offers unique insight, predictions, and concerns for the specialty in a recent interview.
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Why They Lead
Drs. Christine Ngaruiya and Peter Acker, leaders of Stanford Emergency Medicine International, discuss today’s challenges and new opportunities in global emergency medicine—and share what inspires their work.
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Clean Indoor Air: A New Frontier in Public Health
In response to growing concerns around the health impacts of indoor air, Dr. Milana Trounce convened experts across disciplines to define and advance standards for indoor air quality.
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The Human Touch in the Age of AI
Christian Rose, MD, director of the Missingness in Action conference on missing data discusses the possibilities and pitfalls in AI automation and eavesdropping.
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Complex Care Plans for Frequent ED Visitors
A pilot program targeting frequent ED visitors has reduced ED recidivism and inpatient admissions and saved $710,000 in the first six months while enhancing care pathways.
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Stanford Expands Pediatric ED
Stanford’s Pediatric Emergency Department expansion strengthens its role as a regional leader while meeting the growing demand for specialized pediatric care.
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Strategically Planning for the Future
Dr. Matthew Strehlow, Executive Vice Chair, shares how Stanford Emergency Medicine’s strategic plan brings together the university and hospital to advance care through true collaboration.
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Critical Care Above the Clouds
Alfredo Urdaneta, MD, guides the medical care for Stanford Life Flight transport, where in-flight, in-air conditions present unique challenges.
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Stanford EM Innovation Symposium
The fourth annual virtual Stanford EM Innovation Symposium (StEMI X) drew more than 750 registrants from 40 countries to hear from 30+ experts on AI and innovation in EM. Check out key takeaways and lessons learned.
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Crafting Precision Emergency Medicine
Stanford Emergency Medicine led the 2023 SAEM Consensus Conference on Precision Emergency Medicine, producing two landmark papers that chart a path toward a new era in emergency care.
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Penguins, snow, and lots of running
Dr. Rebecca Walker not only ran an icy ultramarathon -- she also served as guide for Brazilian runner Vlad Dos Santos, who is blind.
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Breaking the Virtual Care Barrier
Stanford’s Virtual Visit Track (VVT) in the emergency department revolutionizes patient care, enabling remote consultation by board-certified emergency medicine physicians, resulting in shorter stays, satisfied patients, and fewer return visits.
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The Future of Emergency Medicine
Stanford Department of Emergency Medicine Chair Dr. Andra Blomkalns shares insight on the future of the specialty and the opportunities to lead innovation throughout medicine.
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Growing Emergency Medicine in Rwanda
Joe Becker, MD, spearheads the development of a groundbreaking clerkship program in Rwanda for medical students, addressing the country’s evolving healthcare needs and fostering interest in emergency medicine careers.
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The Future of EM Training
A conversation with Mike Gisondi, MD, vice chair of education, and Sara Krzyzaniak, MD, associate vice chair and director of the emergency medicine residency program in the Stanford University Department of Emergency Medicine.
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Turning Case Review Inside Out
Stanford Hospital’s Marc and Laura Andreessen Emergency Department (ED) uses a unique case review process that has led to elevated patient care and improved physician satisfaction and trust.
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Quality, Equity, and AI in Emergency Cardiac Care
Dr. Maame Yaa (Maya) Yiadom and her team tested an AI model against clinicians in detecting acute coronary syndrome, revealing screening gaps and the balance between human and AI judgment in precision care.
