Medicare’s new Hospital Compare website allows you to compare hospitals side-by-side on a variety of patient safety and patient satisfaction measures. But are the comparisons fair?
When military deployments call for their parents to serve abroad, adolescents have a tough time adjusting, and a new University of Washington study shows their moods often lead to risky behavior.
UW researchers Dr. Lupe Salazar and Dr. John Liao among the grant recipients.
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.
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.
State to clampdown on elder-care referral businesses. Valley Medical board ponders UW alliance. Seattle Children’s nurse linked to infant’s death takes own life. WSHA radio ad called “mostly false” by Seattle Times ‘Truth Needle’.
Sometimes referred to as the shake-it-off law, Zack Lystedt’s story emphasizes why “shaking it off” puts players at risk for serious injury.
CDC’s free “Heads Up” materials provide a comprehensive list of signs and symptoms of concussion as well as steps to take when a concussion is suspected.
Dean of the UW School of Nursing blogs on the Future of Nursing
A formal agreement is expected to be struck by the end of the year.
Projects include new medical devices, treatments and a wheat that is safe for those with celiac disease.
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Experts divided over recommendation to screen children for cholesterol
Some clinicians say universal screening is an important tool to help identify children who are genetically predisposed to high cholesterol and to pinpoint others who could benefit from treatment. Others express concerns that screening may do more harm than good.
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.
Peeking in on your doctor’s notes
Although federal law guarantees patients the right to examine and get copies of their medical records, providers haven’t always made it easy to do so. But the movement to give patients direct access to their health information has picked up steam, and policymakers have encouraged it as a way to empower patients to help manage their health and their medical care.
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