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picture of an aide providing hospice care to a patient at his home
January 19, 2023

Choosing to halt nourishment: an end-of-life decision

A palliative-care specialist discusses his role with terminally ill patients who want to hasten death by not eating or drinking.

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An illustration of the widespread anguish that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused.
May 12, 2022

1 million U.S. COVID deaths 'a real underestimate’

President Biden reflected today on the sobering U.S. milestone of 1 million COVID-19 deaths. The CDC's official count has the U.S.

Research shows 7,000 steps a day is a good goal for a longer life - but it also depends on what fitness level you are starting from.
October 7, 2021

What's in a number? Setting a daily-steps benchmark

Wearable technology has turned people from all walks of life into step-counting devotees. This focus on counting steps has scientists in search of an optimal daily number for a healthy life.

picture of man using a pulse oximeter that shows 88 blood oxygen saturation
May 24, 2021

COVID-19 mortality linked to signs easily measured at home

Abnormal blood-oxygen levels and breathing rates are strong predictors of poor patient outcomes in hospital, study shows.

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pregnant woman in hospital with IV drip
January 27, 2021

COVID-19 increases mortality rate among pregnant women

COVID-19 mortality was 13 times higher in pregnant mothers than in similarly aged individuals who were not pregnant.

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Greg Pepper prepares a test for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at UW Medical Center – Montlake.
November 16, 2020

Higher COVID-19 virus level linked to higher death risk

The study highlights the value of establishing patients' viral loads and antibody levels upon hospital admission, the researchers say.

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With shortness of breath and a drop in oxygen levels, COVID-19 can become an emergency.
April 1, 2020

Early study of COVID-19 patients shows high mortality rate

Most of the patients placed on a ventilator spent an average of 10 days on it, a UW Medicine-led analysis shows. 

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depiction of U.S. map highlighting dangerous health disparities
April 10, 2018

Washington among healthiest states, nationwide study shows

UW institute's assessment shows increases in opioids, cirrhosis, diabetes in Washington state, and dangerous signs nationally.

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December 14, 2016

Substance-abuse, mental-illness deaths up sharply in rural U.S.

More than 2,000 U.S.

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August 5, 2016

Humans acclimating to higher temps, mortality study shows

Humans are acclimating to higher temperatures on Earth, according to a study co-led by Kristie Ebi, a University of Washington professor in the School of Public Health.

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