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Thursday, January 17, 2019

10% of patients halt statins on their own, report shows

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Side effects attributed to the drugs should be discussed with a doctor first, UW Medicine cardiologist says.

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January 16, 2019

Region’s 1st hepatitis C heart-transplant recipient is cured

Anacortes, Wash., man opted into UW Medicine protocol to receive infected donor heart and then had virus eradicated.

January 16, 2019

Genetic risks play part in fetal alcohol syndrome

A study of 84 twin/sibling pairs exposed to alcohol in utero indicates there’s no safe limit of alcohol exposure for pregnant mothers.

January 10, 2019

Scientists design protein that prods cancer-fighting T-cells

New protein mimics interleukin-2 without toxic effects and works against cancer in an animal model.

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Is there a safe amount to drink during pregnancy? A new study led by Professor Susan Astley Hemingway suggests the answer is no. https://newsroom.uw.edu/news/genetic-risks-play-part-fetal-alcohol-syndrome … @UWMedicine

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Statins are used to lower cholesterol levels to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes, but a recent finding showed 10 percent of people stop taking them because of perceived side effects. @UWMedicine @DrEugeneYang weighs in: https://bit.ly/2FzAfng pic.twitter.com/0eeKu3loRJ

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Review of adverse health effects of climate change in @NEJM today by Andy Haines @LSHTM & Kristie Ebi @kristie_ebi @uwsph calls for decisive actions by health professionals & governments to protect current & future generations https://bit.ly/2De306J

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Risk of fetal alcohol syndrome isn't solely dependent on how much the mom drinks. A study by @UWMedicine @uwsph's Susan Astley Hemingway indicates the fetus' genetic makeup plays a role. More: https://bit.ly/2SYYyye pic.twitter.com/xRqiZBmQJp

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A @UWMedicine patient willingly got a #hearttransplant knowing that the organ came from a donor with hepatitis C. He's the first in the #PNW to purposely do so, and then be cured. See the full story here: http://ow.ly/l7Ve30nkuIy pic.twitter.com/ESBbmkUDVc

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Would you contract hepatitis C to save your life? A @UWMedicine heart-transplant patient is 1st in the #PNW to purposely contract #HepC from a donor organ and then have the disease eradicated by antiviral meds. http://ow.ly/l7Ve30nkuIy @LifeCenterNW #hearttransplant #organdonation

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Is where & how you live or the genes you were born with a stronger predictor of your health? @maggiemfox looks at research on genetics vs environment in influencing human disease @NBCNews @NBCNewsHealth https://nbcnews.to/2Ftfo5j

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Infectious disease researcher Steve Pergam @PergamIC from @UWMedicine @fredhutch @SeattleCCA is profiled @geekwire "Geek of the Week" by @kslosh https://bit.ly/2D9zXkJ

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Great story about our participation with @SeattleFire Department for emergency response during the viaduct closure. Thanks to @DeborahKIRO7 and @KIRO7Seattle News: http://bit.ly/2AF0J2M

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You can help researchers track & monitor the #flu in Seattle. If you think you have flu-like symptoms, stop by one of the Seattle Flu Kiosks around town. Several are on the @UW campus. Babies, kids & adults of all ages can participate. Learn more: https://seattleflu.org/ pic.twitter.com/ZuhrUXBICY

What's New

10% of patients halt statins on their own, report shows

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Region’s 1st hepatitis C heart-transplant recipient is cured

Genetic risks play part in fetal alcohol syndrome

Scientists design protein that prods cancer-fighting T-cells

Cardiologist weighs statins' risks, benefits

No safe level of alcohol for pregnant women, study finds

Donor heart infected with hepatitis C saves man's life

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