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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
Author Archive: Michael McCarthy
UW School of Public Health lays out ambitious plan for the future
Plan seeks to preserve the school’s core strengths while developing new initiatives to address emerging challenges to local, regional and global health.
Animal research can be humane and ethical — animal psychologist argues
The use of animals in medical research is justified provided that the research is worthwhile and that animals are treated humanely, noted animal psychologist Temple Grandin argues.
State’s life sciences sector grows despite recession
Despite a recession, the number of jobs in Washington state’s life sciences sector rose 9 percent from 2007 through the first quarter of this year, according to a report released at the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Associations 2011 Governor’s Life Sciences Annual.
Cystic fibrosis drug improves lung function and symptoms, Seattle-led study finds
A new drug, called ivacaftor or VX-770, significantly improves lung function and other symptoms in cystic fibrosis patients with a specific mutation — Seattle Childrens/UW study finds
Long-term care services in Washington No. 2 in nation — report
Long-term care services for the elderly and disabled in Washington state are second only to those provided in Minnesota, according to a new report.
A place for the homeless to heal
The 34-bed facility will provide a place for homeless men and women to recover after surgery, hospitalization or serious illnesses.
UW breaks ground on third phase of medical research complex
Upon completion, phase III of the South Lake Union project will add up to three new buildings that will provide nearly 542,000 square feet of new office and laboratory space.
Improvements in diabetes care fail to slow rise in diabetic kidney disease, UW study finds
Despite improvements in diabetes care in the U.S., kidney disease due to the complications of diabetes continues to rise, a study by researchers at the University of Washington report.
Prescription opiate overdose deaths in King County fall
The number of people dying in King County from prescription-type opiate overdoses dropped for the first time in a decade, down from 161 in 2009 to 130 in 2010.
Campaign seeks to curb sharp rise in syphilis cases in Seattle and King County
In response to an explosion of new cases of syphilis, health officials here have launched a media campaign to encourage gay and bisexual men to get tested for the sexually transmitted infection.
U.S. health costs, already highest, rising faster as well
While health spending is rising faster than incomes in most developed countries, it is rising fastest in the United States, which already spends far more per person than any other country. For all that, we’re not any healthier.
State’s health technology board draws national press scrutiny
The focus of all this attention is the Washington State Health Technology Assessment (HTA) program, which was established in 2006 to determine if treatments are safe and effective, based on the available scientific evidence.
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