Carbon dioxide poses threat to maternal and child health for millions of people, says UW co-author of study.
Researchers analyzed 150,000 insurance claims in six Northwestern states
Snijder uses advanced microscopic techniques to study the molecular machines employed by microorganisms.
Steps are being taken to investigate the case and ensure safety of patients and staff.
Study validates brief diagnostic scorecard in nations such as sub-Saharan Africa, Bangladesh, Indonesia.
A hole in a protein lets ions leak into cells, thereby triggering the profound muscle weakness of hypokalemic periodic paralysis.
A robotic approach to mass-producing organoids could accelerate regenerative medicine research and drug discovery.
Disregard for safety is 'fueling suicides' in Washington state, says lead UW researcher.
Uptick seen in fatal overdoses involving illicit fentanyl, says UW author of annual drug trends report.
UW Medicine specialists design diagnostic to help primary-care clinicians treat patients