picture of sign of services at needle exchange program in Tacoma, Washington

Shift seen in WA drug use: more smoking, less injecting

Meth remains the drug used most often, according to a biennial survey of clients at syringe-services programs in Washington state.
A mother sits with two young children in a crowded clinic waiting room.

Drug-resistant Shigella threatens young children globally

Severe infections are common and often hard to treat, underscoring urgent need for a vaccine, researchers say.
illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria

Enrollees sought for trial of vaccine for C. diff

Clostridioides difficile causes recurrent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Volunteers for the vaccine trial must be 65 or older.
Psychologist Elena Mendoza

Hypnotic cognitive therapy eases pain of spine injuries

Six weekly tele-sessions significantly reduced pain among patients with spinal cord injury, new research shows.
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Cannabis-related health problems: WA clinical snapshot

A survey conveys clinicians’ experiences, concerns and their lack of training to adequately care for those who seek help.