
Noteworthy
Psychologists underserve adults with ADHD
Q&A: Only a fourth of psychologists advertise providing ADHD care, far below the rates for other psychiatric conditions.
First vaccine against SARS virus family enters human trials
The broadly protective vaccine candidate, built on a UW Medicine protein design platform, is being tested in Australia by SK bioscience.
Passages: Dr. William Foege; led smallpox eradication
A 1961 M.D. graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Foege was a luminary in global public health.
Supportive housing, care help resident keep demons at bay
A Seattle nonprofit and care from UW Medicine gave Randy Critz a foundation to escape substance-use disorder and regain a healthy life.
Film directs would-be rescuers when horse riders fall
A safety video will show bystanders and first-responders how to attend to a riding accident in an arena or on the trail.
Building resilience into care of chronic heart conditions
Lifesaving procedures and devices can also spur anxiety and depression. A new program addresses patients’ conflicting realities.
Infections lower at high-volume penile-implant centers
Postoperative infections can be devastating to patients. Study authors suggest patients check on surgeons’ and hospitals’ procedure frequency.
Ultraprocessed foods' adverse health effects draw scrutiny
As new research surfaces, a UW Medicine gastroenterologist says better labels could help Americans identify unhealthy foods.
In brain-implant study, patient breaks through ‘dead end’
Since receiving an impulse-stimulation test device, a stroke patient has regained some fine-motor hand control.
AI fails to reliably detect pediatric pneumonia on X-ray
New research underscores risks of using publicly available large-language AI models in clinical settings.
Sudden unexplained childhood death genetic factors sought
A new project will use advanced DNA sequencing in an effort to find answers for families.
Disabling cannabis condition gets formal clinical identity
Emergency clinicians now can diagnose “cannabis hyperemesis syndrome,” creating a data point of evidence for addiction researchers.
Clarivate announces 2025 list of highly cited researchers
The list recognizes scientists whose papers significantly influence the work of other researchers.
Jay Shendure elected to National Academy of Medicine
Shendure was chosen for his visionary approaches to advancing genomic sequencing, developmental biology, and synthetic biology.
Chip implant restores some vision lost to retinal disease
A study’s favorable outcome gives hope to a UW Medicine surgeon who treats patients’ degenerative eye conditions.
With seasoned operators, ECMO’s lifesaving uses grow
The machines oxygenate blood, enabling patients to recover slowly. Flu season will ratchet up their use at UW Medicine.
Investigator’s tiny kidney systems gain a national stage
Organoids that model human responses to potential therapeutics will join a consortium focused on polycystic kidney disease.
Cause of death? CT scans shed new light in forensic probes
Q&A: King County’s medical examiner and a UW Medicine radiologist discuss a program that hints at change in U.S. death investigations.
Hot flashes? Study shows usefulness of menopause website
The new NIH-backed site helps women cut through the confusion of menopause and make informed choices about care, new research concludes.
UW Medicine announces new logo
The logo highlights UW Medicine's role as the University of Washington health system.
Chronic pain is common, yet treatments often fall short
Review finds common pain treatments offer only modest benefits compared to placebo.
Helping youth thrive means moving beyond incarceration
New research examines the harms of youth detention centers and highlights effective alternatives.
Peeling back stats behind U.S. primary-care shortage
New study charts alarming drop-off in training pathways for primary-care doctors.
¿Cómo lo afrontas? Herramienta online gratuita que evalúa el bienestar mental
El sitio web “Conéctate Contigo Mismo” invita a personas de 18 a 29 años a reflexionar de forma anónima sobre su estado de ánimo, y da consejos basados en evidencias científicas.
How do you cope? Free online tool surveys mental wellness
The “Check In with Yourself” website invites people 18 to 29 to anonymously reflect on their mood, and tailors evidence-informed tips.
























