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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Take the bite out of summer with protection against bugs

Oils, creams and extra clothing can all provide protection against biting bugs.

Oils, creams and clothes: A specialist discusses how to deal with mosquitoes and other flying pests.

Child with autism deciding where is the best place to put his block.

July 26, 2021

Study links autism to new set of rare gene variants

The effects of these newly identified genes are unknown, but some are associated with protein networks known to play a role in autism.

Photo illustration of injection against COVID

July 21, 2021

People with COVID-19 sought for study of test therapies

Patients with recent positive tests are eligible; UW Medicine is part of nationwide trial.

July 20, 2021

75% of sexual assault survivors have PTSD one month later

Researchers’ meta-analysis yields timeline showing symptoms frequently diminish within three months, offering hope to survivors.

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Older people are getting hit the hardest with lingering COVID-19 symptoms. That's because younger people are typically healthier to begin with, says Dr. Aaron Bunnell, co-director @UWMedicine Post-COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic. @UWRehabMed https://t.co/vxNcrwrD1s

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Dementia cases expected to nearly triple by 2050, according to data @IHME_UW. The researchers said the largest increases in dementia are expected to occur in eastern sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and the Middle East. https://t.co/UWQk1ArVqA

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RT @uwlabmedpath: Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey Baird, who became chair of our department on July 1! Learn more about Dr. Baird and his…

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RT @UWashOBGYN: Make sure to check out this @KUOW interview with Dr. @KemiDoll , Associate Professor of ObGyn and gynecologic oncologist, a…

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Seattle's roots in HIV research have been pivotal in pandemic. Most did a pivot to new virus and applied their skills in innovation. “COVID-19 is a piece of cake compared to HIV." --Vaccine researcher Dr. Deborah Fuller @FullerLab_UW @UW_Microbiology https://t.co/NFjKI7jhpT

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The #DeltaVariant is now responsible for four of every five sequenced #COVID19 positive tests at @UWVirology https://t.co/8A3Zg3mqGr

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Despite the new #COVID19 #DeltaVariant surge, "We are well-situated to have ample community testing capacity,” wrote Dr. Geoff Baird @uwlabmedpath. https://t.co/7rq4wVmJp8 @UWMedicine

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The CDC stopped short of recommending that all vaccinated people in the US wear masks in indoor public settings. @JoshuaLiaoMD cautioned that, with a lag in incoming data, “there is a danger" in trying to pinpoint specific communities of rising virus. https://t.co/S4p4I4WR3m

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“Screening sick kids to keep (them) out of school makes sense,” said Dr. Janet Englund @UW_Pediatrics and @seattlechildren. @The74 https://t.co/myw3vskjBz

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“People are tired and it's not done. You can hold both of those things in your head at the same time.” – Dr. Amanda Kost @uwfm and @harborviewmc. https://t.co/n6A8IMYgIy #masking #COVID19

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Take the bite out of summer with protection against bugs

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Study links autism to new set of rare gene variants

People with COVID-19 sought for study of test therapies

75% of sexual assault survivors have PTSD one month later

Delta variant’s agility is unmatched, but not invincible

Urgency to mask up again grows as delta variant spreads

The positives of adding sunscreen to your daily routine

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