The unprecedented nature of the pandemic undermines how we process information and assess risk. Need proof? Look around.
GOP Lawsuits Restrain Governors’ COVID-19 Actions
Republican say governors need legislative approval to shut down businesses, require mask-wearing or force residents to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Patients admitted to hospital with higher COVID-19 levels more likely to die in next 30 days, UW study finds
Patients who had already made antibodies against the virus on admission tended to have lower virus levels and may do better, the findings suggest..
Inslee announces statewide COVID-19 restrictions for four-weeks
The restrictions go into effect Monday, November 16 at 11:59 PM
UW researchers create molecular atlases that reveal how cells develop and grow
The gene expression and chromatin accessibility atlases will accelerate the study of the genomics of normal and abnormal development.
Rural hospitals can’t afford ultra-cold freezers to store the leading Covid-19 vaccine
The vaccine has to be stored at -70 degrees Celsius. Typical freezers don’t get that cold, making distribution of this vaccine a logistical nightmare.
Vaginismus: the common condition leading to painful sex
Vaginismus can be mild, moderate or severe. The pain is often described as burning, cramping, or a tight feeling.
As the pandemic dragged on, the young resumed risky behaviors earlier than the elderly
Women, racial minorities and people with left-leaning political views were more likely to limit risk.
Pfizer vaccine: what an ‘efficacy rate above 90%’ really means
Efficacy is the performance of a treatment under ideal and controlled circumstances, and effectiveness is performance under real-world conditions.
Health care workers wanted: A veteran needs you to work at a VA hospital
Huge vacancies in VA medical centers means that veterans are not getting the health care they need.
Hospitals don’t like Biden’s plan to lower Medicare eligibility age
Hospitals fear adding millions of people to Medicare will cost them billions of dollars in revenue.
COVID-19 spreading rapidly across Washington state
We’re running out of time to change direction,” State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy. said, “We need everyone . . . to take action now to stop the spread”
Most States Aren’t Ready to Distribute the Leading COVID-19 Vaccine
Most officials don’t know how they’ll deal with the difficult storage and transport requirements of Pfizer’s vaccine, especially in hard-hit rural areas.
90% efficacy for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is striking. But we need to wait for the full data
These early results are what is known as an “interim analysis”. It’s an early look at the data before a study is complete to see if the vaccine might work.
Vaccine trial raises hopes, but distribution will be a challenge
Up to 330 million people will need to be vaccinated.