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Injuries climb with seasonal ladder use

Spring and summer are accompanied by more ladder falls, which can cause broken bones, brain bleeds, and organ damage.

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Method found to forecast ocean’s harmful blooms of algae

In a study, scientists identified bacterial biomarkers in ocean water that were red flags for developing blooms.

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U.S. school-shooting sites lagged in mental-health staffing

Study: Counselors and psychologists were far below recommended levels and police officers were more prevalent at these schools.

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Statement: Contract negotiations with Aetna

UW Medicine will provide updates about the negotiations at uwmedicine.org/aetna.

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Scientists test real-time view of brain’s waste removal

A new device monitors the brain’s glymphatic system, which may help researchers address Alzheimer’s, a study states.

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Can the brain be targeted to treat type 2 diabetes?

Excessive activity in one set of neurons is responsible for elevated blood sugar in diabetic mice, a study shows.

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