EM Patient Care Research & Stories
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How Extracellular DNA Structure Shapes Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation
Stanford researcher Samuel Yang, MD and colleagues explorel how extracellular DNA structures like G4 and Z-DNA can either enhance immune defense or promote persistent infection and inflammation depending on their biological context.
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Validating AI Clinical Decision Support for Early STEMI Detection in the Emergency Department
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.
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Advancing Evidence-Based Pediatric Prehospital Care
A new national EMS pediatric readiness assessment sets the first U.S. benchmark for how prepared 911 agencies are to care for children, identifying gaps in quality improvement, system coordination, and family-centered care.
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Building a Virtual Care Model for Emergency Medicine
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.