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Post-traumatic stress disorder treatable in primary care

A new study highlights prospective opportunities to expand access to mental health care for millions of Americans.

Long winding rural road in the Northwest

Telehealth abortion requests doubled after Dobbs decision

Geographic distance remains a major factor in abortion access across states where the care remains legal, a new study shows.

Computer illustration of the fungus Candida auris

2 past UW Medicine patients test positive for Candida auris

University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest is working closely with Public Health – Seattle & King County on the response.

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Mutations in normal cells may set stage for bladder cancer

The findings provide clues about why men and smokers are more likely to develop this cancer.

Man walking on a trail through wildfire smoke in Cascades.

Wildfire smoke linked to declines in sperm quality

Wildfires don’t just cloud the skies, they may also affect fertility, a new study suggests.

UW Medicine