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Newswise: Rural health workers faced unique stressors in pandemic
Released: 13-Jun-2023 5:40 PM EDT
Rural health workers faced unique stressors in pandemic
University of Washington School of Medicine

“One of the main takeaways from our study is that rural health workers have core competencies in cross-sector collaboration, systems thinking and in engaging the community,” said Kett, who is a research scientist at the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Newswise:Video Embedded rideshare-removes-hurdle-to-colonoscopy-pilot-study-shows
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Released: 13-Jun-2023 5:35 PM EDT
Rideshare removes hurdle to colonoscopy, pilot study shows
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine

In prior studies, explained senior author Dr. Rachel Issaka, transportation was cited as one of the main barriers to completing a colonoscopy. Issaka directs the UW Medicine/Fred Hutch Population Health Colorectal Cancer Screening Program and is an assistant professor of medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Newswise: UW Medicine launches a new center to study microbiomes
Released: 13-Jun-2023 5:25 PM EDT
UW Medicine launches a new center to study microbiomes
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine

Director Joseph Mougous notes that interbacterial interactions affect humans in many ways, such as whether certain pathogens succeed in invading the gastrointestinal tract. Mougous has published findings about the bacterial battles that occur even amongst the beneficial microbes in our gut, where the outcome can ultimately also influence health.

Released: 13-Jun-2023 3:55 PM EDT
Employee approval can make or break CEOS, UW research shows
University of Washington

New research from Bruce Avolio, professor of management in the University of Washington Foster School of Business, finds that employee approval greatly influences whether a board of directors will retain or dismiss a chief executive officer.

   
Released: 6-Jun-2023 5:00 PM EDT
UW research shows real-world value of strategy courses for MBA students
University of Washington

A new study from Mana Heshmati, assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship in the University of Washington Foster School of Business, found that strategy courses in MBA programs improve decision-making abilities, boost the amount of attention paid to broader industry concerns and expand the depth of mental representations.

   
Newswise: The 'breath' between atoms — a new building block for quantum technology
Released: 1-Jun-2023 12:55 PM EDT
The 'breath' between atoms — a new building block for quantum technology
University of Washington

University of Washington researchers have discovered they can detect atomic "breathing," or the mechanical vibration between two layers of atoms, by observing the type of light those atoms emitted when stimulated by a laser. The sound of this atomic "breath" could help researchers encode and transmit quantum information.

Newswise: UW researcher discusses the buzz behind 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'
Released: 31-May-2023 7:45 PM EDT
UW researcher discusses the buzz behind 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'
University of Washington

UW News sat down with Michele Newman, a University of Washington doctoral student in the Information School, to learn more about fans' dedication to "Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

Newswise: Biomarkers may help ID treatment of acute kidney injury
Released: 23-May-2023 3:20 PM EDT
Biomarkers may help ID treatment of acute kidney injury
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine

Unfortunately, effective medical therapies do not exist for this population of patients, Dr. Pavan Bhatraju said. In their paper, the investigators proposed a way to classify subpopulations of AKI patients with the aim of identifying therapies specific patient populations.

Newswise: Q&A: Have a favorite food memory? How technology can help take you back
Released: 23-May-2023 3:00 PM EDT
Q&A: Have a favorite food memory? How technology can help take you back
University of Washington

Danli Luo, a University of Washington doctoral student of human centered design and engineering, developed a toolkit of sensors and controllers that helped her re-create three dishes from growing up in China: rice wine, tofu and spring roll wrappers.

Newswise: Out of the frying pan: Coyotes, bobcats move into human-inhabited areas to avoid apex predators — only to be killed by people
Released: 19-May-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Out of the frying pan: Coyotes, bobcats move into human-inhabited areas to avoid apex predators — only to be killed by people
University of Washington

In Washington state, the presence of two apex predators — wolves and cougars — drives two mesopredator species — bobcats and coyotes — into areas with higher levels of human activity, with deadly results for the mesopredators.

Newswise:Video Embedded qa-update-on-mifepristone-federal-court-actions
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Released: 15-May-2023 8:30 PM EDT
Q&A: Update on mifepristone, federal court actions
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine

Dr. Sarah Prager looks at the impacts of recent federal court rulings on Washington state and nearby states, as well as the impact of rulings on miscarriage care.

Newswise: Patients favor telehealth for medication abortion consults
Released: 15-May-2023 8:05 PM EDT
Patients favor telehealth for medication abortion consults
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine

Even though they reported overall satisfaction with their care, the 10 who received care in a clinic facility portrayed their consultations as lengthy, chaotic and lacking comfort, the published paper said.

Newswise: Prolonged power outages, often caused by weather events, hit some parts of the U.S. harder than others
Released: 1-May-2023 2:45 PM EDT
Prolonged power outages, often caused by weather events, hit some parts of the U.S. harder than others
University of Washington

New research found that Americans already bearing the brunt of climate change and health inequities are most at risk of impact by a lengthy power outage.

Newswise: Q&A: Two ways UW researchers are studying marine microplastics
Released: 19-Apr-2023 2:45 PM EDT
Q&A: Two ways UW researchers are studying marine microplastics
University of Washington

Two University of Washington researchers are using very different methods to investigate the issue of marine microplastics. For Earth Day, UW News asked them to discuss their research.

Released: 6-Apr-2023 4:25 PM EDT
Washington state’s 2021 heat wave contributed to 159 excess injury deaths over three weeks
University of Washington

A record-breaking heat wave that baked Washington state in 2021 contributed to 159 excess injury deaths, according to research led by a UW professor.

   
Released: 6-Apr-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas
University of Washington

A community-based, evidence-based intervention system developed at the University of Washington has been linked to reduced handgun carrying rates among youth growing up in rural areas.

Newswise:Video Embedded prototype-taps-into-the-sensing-capabilities-of-any-smartphone-to-screen-for-prediabetes
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Released: 30-Mar-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Prototype taps into the sensing capabilities of any smartphone to screen for prediabetes
University of Washington

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed GlucoScreen, a system that could enable people to self-screen for prediabetes.

   
Released: 17-Mar-2023 12:50 PM EDT
UW study investigates how ‘vaccine shopping’ impacts rollout during pandemic
University of Washington

New research from Leela Nageswaran, assistant professor of operations management in the University of Washington Foster School of Business, considers whether individuals should be able to select their vaccine type.

   
Newswise: Northern and southern resident orcas hunt differently, which may help explain the decline of southern orcas
Released: 10-Mar-2023 8:00 AM EST
Northern and southern resident orcas hunt differently, which may help explain the decline of southern orcas
University of Washington

In the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, southern resident orcas have experienced no net population growth since the 1970s. But northern resident orcas, with a similar diet and territory, have grown steadily. A new study may help explain why: The two populations differ in how they hunt for salmon, their primary and preferred food source.



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