Upfront
A quick look at the latest developments from Stanford Medicine
Patient Care
Lessons from antlers
How 3D-printed scaffolds and antler stem cells advance bone repair
Beginner’s guide to adaptive sports and staying safe
How to find adaptive sports near you and protect your body while training
Game changers
The innovations that keep college and professional athletes in top form are
benefiting the rest of us
When childhood illnesses harm the bones
A pediatric researcher explains puberty’s critical window for bone development — and how chronic illness can slam it shut
From a car jack to precision cancer care
Three Stanford medicine inventions that made radiotherapy safer and more precise
The hidden life of bones
Osteoblasts and osteoclasts rebuild bone throughout life
Cartilage can’t heal well — but that may change
New scaffolds, drugs and imaging to repair joints and prevent arthritis
Stabilizing the spine without fusion
New implant holds slipped vertebrae steady while still allowing movement
Solving real-world health challenges by advancing science
Medical discoveries underscore the value of deep collaboration and sustained investment