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.UW Medicine Memory & Brain Wellness Center at Harborview Medical Center recently started treating patients with donanemab, an Alzheimer’s drug. It has been shown to slow the rate of cognitive decline in patients.

There's new hope for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. A new medication called donanemab appears to slow memory loss, giving patients the gift of more time. komonews.com/news/local/alz…

On Wednesday, Dr. Baker gave the keynote presentation to a packed audience at the Life Science Innovation Northwest conference — and dashed out at the end to catch a flight for dinner with former President Barack Obama. Like we said, hot ticket. Institute for Protein Design UW Medicine

Kristin Weinstein, PHD Candidate from the University of Washington School of Medicine, tells @PattyMurry that she may not be able to continue her research in the U.S. because of cuts to NIH funding.

“I believe I’ve made considerable progress in saving the lives of women who carry mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2,” Dr. Mary-Claire King, tells Senator Patty Murray about the impact of her NIH funded research during today’s round table.

Today Senator Patty Murray hosts a roundtable discussion highlighting why the investments the federal government makes in biomedical research are so vital.

Acclaimed genetics researcher Mary-Claire King and immunology Ph.D. candidate Kristin Weinstein represented UW Medicine at a Seattle roundtable discussion hosted by Senator Patty Murray on threats to federal funding of research. bit.ly/3YoS3IP #ResearchImprovesLives

Scooter-involved injuries Harborview Medical Center jumped 37% from 2023 to 2024, reports Dr. Beth Ebel. Dr.BethEbel Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center UW Medicine KING 5 News tinyurl.com/mrxmhvba

There is uncertainty surrounding the futures of some of the best and brightest young scientists as cuts threaten research funding.

#AIforGood awards celebrating Microsoft 50th year went to 3 UW Medicine projects Institute for Protein Design Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) UW Radiology. #NobelLaureate David Baker UW Biochemistry & IHME Director Dr. Christopher Murray among panelist at announcement event @MSFTIissues tinyurl.com/2zaet3ch

A trail hike was also the unlikely first step to a kidney transplant involving 2 Seattle friends. UW Medicine provided their care. tinyurl.com/yuzxuf6w UW Nephrology UW Department of Surgery

“There are hundreds of devices available on the market that you can buy on Amazon, and they claim to accurately measure blood pressure. Our intent is to show we’re not ready for those types of devices to be used for clinical purposes because their accuracy has not been

For advanced prostate cancer, “life is measured in years now not months,” said Dr. Daniel W. Lin, UW Medicine UW Urology. He added: Joe Biden & others may benefit from improved care due to Biden's support of federal research funding The New York Times Gina Kolata tinyurl.com/ycka5fjp

A boy who crashed his e-bike describes how a helmet protected his brain. His multiple other injuries, however, reflect an increasing volume of trauma among e-bike and e-scooter riders, says Dr.BethEbel Harborview Medical Center UW Medicine

"We are the backbone of the health care safety net in Washington. With these cuts, the ability to serve those in need is in doubt" - Sommer Kleweno Walley, Harborview Medical Center CEO., addressing potential #medicaid cuts at a press conference with Governor Bob Ferguson. UW Medicine

“There are really three main symptoms of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus,” says Dr. Michael Williams, UW Medicine UW Neurology Harborview Medical Center AARP “Walking and balance impairment is No. 1. tinyurl.com/upxw32uv

The #buprenorphine dose choice may be a life-or-death decision. Increasing it by one more pill, to 32 mg, often makes the difference between a patient staying in or leaving treatment, writes Dr. Cindy Grande UW Family Medicine. tinyurl.com/59e69t6p ASAM UW Medicine #fentanyl

An obstetrician warns that CDC changes to its guidance on vaccine protection could pose serious risks to mothers and their newborns. Linda Eckert, MD says, "Pregnant women develop more serious illness when they contract COVID than non-pregnant women." UW Medicine UW Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

It’s important to protect your eyes from the sun. UV rays can harm your eyes by causing pain, redness, and blurry vision. Dr. Andrew Chen UW Medicine suggests having some form of UV protection with sunglasses or even finding shade, covering with clothing like a hat, or staying

UW Medicine has reached a new agreement with Aetna. It allows UW Medicine to continue to be an in-network provider for Aetna-insured patients and will cover services provided since previous contracts ended June 1. shorturl.at/bIeyX