The 65 workers who died from job-related injuries or illnesses in Washington state this past year will be remembered at a UW event promoting safer workplaces.
Workers Memorial Day event takes place April 24 at HUB Lyceum
April 23, 2013
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High glucose levels could impair ferroelectricity in body’s connective tissues
April 15, 2013
Researchers found that a protein in organs that repeatedly stretch and retract can lose their functionality when exposed to sugar.
New device could cut costs on household products, pharmaceuticals
April 12, 2013
A new procedure that thickens and thins fluid at the micron level could save consumers and manufacturers money, particularly for some soap products.
Airlift Northwest will station a Turbo Commander aircraft in Juneau
The new Turbo Commander aircraft will allow the medical transport service to reach more people living in outlying rural areas of Southwest Alaska.
Tuberculosis fighter and promoter reveals what’s behind its split identity
April 11, 2013
Latest research findings suggest the possibility of reverting TB hyper-susceptibility to TB hyper-resistance.
World renowned brain cancer researcher to join UW Medicine
April 5, 2013
Neurosurgeon Eric Holland has been recruited to establish a preeminent brain cancer program at UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute.
Explore global health through the arts during Global Health Week
April 4, 2013
Dance, photography, cinema, theater and music will convey how the arts can make a difference in public health.
Brain cell signal network genes linked to schizophrenia risk in families
April 3, 2013
The genetic variants disturb the functioning of the same brain signal receptors affected by hallucinogenic drugs.
Infant tests for debilitating diseases set for mainstream
April 1, 2013
UW-developed screening for debilitating, often-fatal genetic conditions has drawn interest from companies that could use it in tests distributed nationally and around the world.
UW Medicine launches multi-media health and wellness initiative April 1
In partnership with Fisher Communications, UW Medicine Health will provide information on healthy living and on the latest treatments and medical breakthroughs
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