Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness? A neurologist explains
Hazy Days Are Here Again
Everyone should take precautions, especially infants, children, and people over 65, or those that are pregnant, have heart or lung diseases, diabetes, stroke survivors, and those suffering from COVID-19.
COVID-19 deaths in King County decline but remain high
Deaths due to COVID-19 in King County have slowed dramatically since the early peak in April. However, COVID-19 still ranks as the 6th leading cause of deaths
Dozens of U.S. Hospitals Poised to Defy FDA’s Directive on COVID Plasma
Instead of treating COVID-19 patients with plasma, hospitals want to conduct a gold-standard clinical trial to determine whether the treatment actually works.
Washington ranked #1 state for workers during pandemic
Oxfam America study ranks Washington best state — based on worker protections, healthcare and unemployment during COVID pandemic
Health Officials Worry Nation’s Not Ready for COVID-19 Vaccine
Health departments say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to administer hundreds of millions of doses.
America Doesn’t Have a Coherent Strategy for Asymptomatic Testing. It Needs One.
The lack of consistent asymptomatic testing guidelines means that from state to state, county to county, a hodgepodge of strategies are being used.
Virus Imperils Health Care Safety Net
The safety net providers that take all patients regardless of ability to pay have sustained enormous financial losses during the COVID-19 crisis.
During COVID-19 pandemic, School-Based Health Centers will be open at 34 schools this fall
Even though most schools are starting with online learning this fall, more than 30 campuses will be open for in-person health-care services.
Should I stop running if my knee hurts?
For some runners, especially older runners, the pain can be a symptom of osteoarthritis. But does running worsen knee pain and osteoarthritis?
FDA departure from standard procedure may lead to trouble with COVID-19 vaccines
FDA’s repeated departure from standards and long-tested and proved procedures will soon translate into a poorly considered authorization of COVID-19 vaccines.
Are CDC’s missteps are causing people to lose trust in the agency?
I’m a public health researcher, and I’m dismayed that the CDC’s missteps are causing people to lose trust in a great institution
5 Things to Know About Convalescent Blood Plasma
With all the news swirling around convalescent plasma, we thought we’d break it down for you.
Med Students ‘Feel Very Behind’ Because of COVID-Induced Disruptions in Training
“Everyone goes along with the idea that we’re all in the same boat together. But, really, it’s like we’re all on the Titanic and it’s sinking.”
To gaiter or not to gaiter?
Wear it, says a UW sports medicine doctor who runs. “Out in the community, any type of face covering is going to do fine,” he says.