http://www.shlnews.org Stanford Health Library Newsletter Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:19:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Presented by: Bryant Lin, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Stanford University Medical Center Paul Wang, MD Director, Stanford Cardiac Arrhythmia Service April 8, 2010 Lecture Overview: Syncope is a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness, commonly referred to as fainting or passing out. It can be caused by emotional stress, pain, sudden changes in body position, overheating, ... http://www.shlnews.org/?p=112 Presented by: Amy Ladd, MD Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery Stanford University Medical Center April 29, 2010 Lecture Overview: Numbness in hands is usually caused by irritation or compression of a nerve in the arms, hands, or fingers. Repetitive movements can put pressure on the nerves of the wrist and elbow, causing numbness, tingling, or pain. Certain movements can ... http://www.shlnews.org/?p=117 Presented by: Hayes Gladstone, MD Director Dermatologic Surgery Stanford University Medical Center May 12, 2010 Watch the video Lecture Overview: Overcleansing can dry the skin, so use moisturizing soap. Don't let the skin dry out: Moisturize two or more times a day. Stay out of the sun and use sunblock with an SPF of 30 or more ... http://www.shlnews.org/?p=116 Presented by: Wes Ashford, MD, PhD Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (affiliated) Senior Research Scientist, Stanford/ VA Aging Clinical Research Center May 19, 2010 Lecture Overview: While mild forgetfulness affects most people as they age, serious memory problems affect your ability to participate in everyday activities. See your doctor if you have concerns about memory ... http://www.shlnews.org/?p=114