Selecting Participants Fairly for Controlled Human Infection Studies
Douglas Mackay, Nancy S. Jecker (University of Washington), Punnee Pitisuttithum (Mahidol University), Katherine W. Saylor, Selecting Participants Fairly for Controlled Human Infection Studies, 34(8) Bioethics 771 (2020): Controlled human infection (CHI) studies involve the deliberate exposure of healthy research participants... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - February 6, 2021 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
History of cardiology : Robert F Rushmer, a cardiac scientist par excellence .
Few individual’s works mattered more than others in the field of cardiology. Here was a man born in Utah, studied at Rush university trained in Mayo, settled in Seattle as a pediatrician. But his passion drove him to become a specialist cardiac physiologist with an urge to find the answers to all those lingering queries that arise as a practicing clinical cardiologist. He built an exclusive animal lab to study the mechanics and physics of circulation and cardiac pumps.
He can be called new age, Harvey. He seemed to always bother, how is it that the 6 liters of blood traverse from he...
Source: Dr.S.Venkatesan MD - February 1, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: dr s venkatesan Tags: Basic sciecne Basic science -Physiology Best books in cardiology bio ethics great cardiologists best books in cardiac physiology best cardiology books cardiovascular physiology famous Seattle doctors Great Men in cardiology history of Source Type: blogs
Electrical Stimulation Helps Regain Hand Function Post Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers at the University of Washington have trialed a minimally invasive electrical stimulation technique that has resulted in remarkable improvements in the hand and arm function of spinal cord injury patients. The approach involves sticking band-aid-like patches onto the back of the neck of patients to deliver electrical pulses, helping to stimulate the nerves below.
Spinal cord injuries typically have serious consequences for patients in terms of mobility and independence in performing everyday activities. Many such patients have very limited hand and arm control, making it difficult to live without signific...
Source: Medgadget - January 13, 2021 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Neurology Rehab @UofWA strokerehab Source Type: blogs
Fight Against COVID-19 Aided by Sepsis Researchers
Spike proteins on the surface of a coronavirus. Credit: David Veesler, University of Washington.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from many areas of biomedical science have worked together to learn how this new disease affects the human body, how to prevent its spread, and how to treat it. Severe cases of COVID-19 and cases of sepsis share many symptoms. Sepsis is the body’s overactive and extreme response to an infection. It’s unpredictable and can progress rapidly. Without prompt treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.
Sepsis has similarities with some cases of COVI...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - January 13, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Injury and Illness COVID-19 Infectious Diseases Research Roundup Scientific Process Sepsis Source Type: blogs
Year in Review: Our Top Three Posts of 2020
Over the year, we dove into the inner workings of cells, interviewed award-winning researchers supported by NIGMS, shared a cool collection of science-themed backgrounds for video calls, and more. Here, we highlight three of the most popular posts from 2020. Tell us which of this year’s posts you liked best in the comments section below!
The Science of Infectious Disease Modeling
Spike proteins on the surface of a coronavirus. Credit: David Veesler, University of Washington.
What does “modeling the spread” (or “flattening the curve”) mean, and how does it apply to infectious diseases such as COVID-19? L...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - December 30, 2020 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Tools and Techniques Cool Tools/Techniques Infectious Diseases Modeling Source Type: blogs
To Improve Medical Education, We Must First Confront Our Field ’s History
In our Academic Medicine article,1 we discuss how medical curricula perpetuate inequity by describing racial differences as matters of scientific fact. As medical students, we have seen lectures demonstrating biological differences rooted in race—a social construct—including that Black people have increased risk for developing glaucoma.1 We have seen race used in medical curricula to teach us and our classmates heuristics in order to guide our thinking. However, these mental shortcuts (used to direct a diagnosis or make a treatment plan) promote racism within medical culture at best and do harm to Black patients at wor...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - December 15, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Guest Author Tags: Featured Trainee Perspective curriculum reform medical education racism social justice Source Type: blogs
The Economics of Vaccine Distribution
Ryan BourneMy colleagueMichael Cannon had an excellent blog the other day on the subject of the distribution of vaccines. He rightly concluded,Once governments have purchased vaccines, it ’s not clear libertarian principles have anything useful to say about how they should distribute them. The question of how then to maximize social welfare—or alternatively, to reduce violent assaults—is an empirical one. It’s a fascinating question. But I ’m not sure anyone knows the answer.Too true. Libertarian principles indeed do not get us very far, especially in a situation where governments have made advanced com...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - December 11, 2020 Category: American Health Authors: Ryan Bourne Source Type: blogs
Recent Developments Regarding Access to Psilocybin Therapy: Oregon ’s Pioneering Psilocybin Services Initiative and Opening Access via Right to Try in Washington.
The University of Washington School of Law is hosting a free CLE webinar on December 14, 2020, 10-Noon PST - "Recent Developments Regarding Access to Psilocybin Therapy: Oregon’s Pioneering Psilocybin Services Initiative and Opening Access via Right to... (Source: blog.bioethics.net)
Source: blog.bioethics.net - December 3, 2020 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD Tags: Health Care syndicated Source Type: blogs
Teaching Old Cells New Tricks: Insights Into Molecular-Level Aging
When someone mentions aging, you may think of visible changes, like graying hair. Scientists can see signs of aging in cells, too. Understanding how basic cell processes are involved in aging is a first step to help people lead longer, healthier lives. NIGMS-funded researchers are discovering how aging cells change and applying this knowledge to health care.
Discovering the Wisdom of Worms
C. elegans with a ribosomal protein glowing red and muscle fibers glowing green. Credit: Hannah Somers, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory.
Aric Rogers, Ph.D., and Jarod Rollins, Ph.D., assistant professors of regenerati...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - December 2, 2020 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Injury and Illness Cellular Processes Research Roundup Source Type: blogs
SoundWatch Alerts Deaf Users of Nearby Activity
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a watch that can monitor a user’s environment for important sounds, such as a fire alarm or a microwave beeping, identify the sounds, and then inform the user through a subtle vibration.
“This technology provides people with a way to experience sounds that require an action – such as getting food from the microwave when it beeps. But these devices can also enhance people’s experiences and help them feel more connected to the world,” said Dhruv Jain, a researcher involved in the study, who is himself hard of hearing. “I use the wat...
Source: Medgadget - October 29, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: ENT Rehab Source Type: blogs
Caregiving for Schizophrenia
A third of all people will be a caregiver at some point in their lives. Caregiving for people with schizophrenia presents challenges that many people are ill-prepared for.
Host Rachel Star breaks down the principles of caregiving and creative ways to navigate schizophrenia.
Dr. Sarah Kopelovich joins to share schizophrenia caregiver specific training.
About our Guest
Sarah Kopelovich, PhD is a forensically-trained licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Kopelovich is an Assistant Professor in the department and holds the...
Source: World of Psychology - October 21, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rachel Star Withers Tags: Brain and Behavior Caregivers Family Inside Schizophrenia Mental Health and Wellness Psychology Adult Caregiver Caregiver stress Family Caregivers life with schizophrenia Living With Schizophrenia Mental Illness Psychotherapy Sel Source Type: blogs
Inside Schizophrenia: Caregiving for Schizophrenia
A third of all people will be a caregiver at some point in their lives. Caregiving for people with schizophrenia presents challenges that many people are ill-prepared for.
Host Rachel Star breaks down the principles of caregiving and creative ways to navigate schizophrenia.
Dr. Sarah Kopelovich joins to share schizophrenia caregiver specific training.
About our Guest
Sarah Kopelovich, PhD is a forensically-trained licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Kopelovich is an Assistant Professor in the department and holds the...
Source: World of Psychology - October 21, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rachel Star Withers Tags: Brain and Behavior Caregivers Family Inside Schizophrenia Mental Health and Wellness Psychology Adult Caregiver Caregiver stress Family Caregivers life with schizophrenia Living With Schizophrenia Mental Illness Psychotherapy Sel Source Type: blogs
4 Examples Of Merging Gaming & Digital Health
Pausing to check his map, Sam confirms that he is on the right track for his next delivery, only 2 kilometres left. He takes the opportunity to quench his thirst and check if his delivery load is securely attached to his back; some contain fragile vials of medicines and digital pills susceptible to damage if handled inappropriately. After making sure of the integrity of those packages, Sam takes a final look at his surroundings. “It’s quite peaceful with nobody around,” he thinks to himself and resumes his path.
Upon arrival at his destination, his gear is disinfected before he has access to the inte...
Source: The Medical Futurist - August 4, 2020 Category: Information Technology Authors: Prans Tags: Artificial Intelligence Augmented Reality Digital Health Research Healthcare Design Healthcare Policy Telemedicine & Smartphones Virtual Reality fda gamification Fitbit covid19 Apple Watch WHO gaming roche MySugr Foldit A Source Type: blogs
The Oxford Handbook of Public Health Ethics
Anna C. Mastroianni (University of Washington), Jeffrey P. Kahn (Johns Hopkins University) Nancy Kass (Johns Hopkins University), The Oxford Handbook of Public Health Ethics, The Oxford Handbook of Public Health Ethics (2019): Public health is fundamentally concerned with promoting the... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - July 20, 2020 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Microsoft announces support for three innovative mental health services harnessing artificial intelligence (AI)
Through our work in the Microsoft AI for Accessibility program, we have learned there are big gaps in mental health services around the globe. In some countries, there may only be one mental health professional per 100,000 people. When paired with the reality that 1 in 5 people have a mental health condition, we are asking how technology can and should be involved. In February, we shared our call for project proposals that aim to accelerate mental health research, data insights, and innovations using AI, and today we want to highlight the projects we’re supporting. Keep reading Microsof...
Source: SharpBrains - July 17, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Technology artificial intelligence Befrienders India innovative mental health Microsoft Supportiv TalkLife Source Type: blogs
