Medicine

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Mental Health

More Seattleites have ADHD than ever, but finding meds and docs is a challenge

An increase in awareness about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD has led to more people being diagnosed with the disorder and wider recognition of challenges faced by neurodivergent workers. But the uptick has had an unintended side effect — a nationwide shortage of stimulants used to treat ADHD such as Adderall, Concerta, and Vyvanse.
Clare McGrane

Caroline Chamberlain Gomez

Patricia Murphy
Crime

Doctor at Joint Base Lewis-McChord allegedly sexually abused dozens of patients

An Army doctor is set to be arraigned Friday for allegedly sexually abusing dozens of patients at Madigan Army Medical Center, which is located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Katie Campbell
Health

New infection-resistant, 3-D printed metal implants and the science power couple behind them

More than 100,000 patients with metal joint replacement implants get infections a year, and about half of them will need revision surgeries. These infections can be life threatening. A new infection resistant, 3-D printed metal alloy implant could drastically reduce this number.
Natalie Akane Newcomb
Health

Former UW Medicine fertility doctor accused of using his sperm to inseminate California patient

UW Medicine notified IVF patients that a former physician is facing allegations he artificially inseminated a patient with his own sperm.
Diana Opong
Health

What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

This itchy microbe really touches a nerve. A common skin bacterium can directly interact with a nerve cell to trigger an itch, new study shows, suggesting possible new therapies for itchy conditions.
Nell Greenfieldboyce
This Seattle 'auntie' went to Gaza to make prosthetics for children. After being trapped in the war, she finally escaped

Ramona Okumura is a prosthetics clinician who was helping make arms and legs for children when the war in Gaza erupted. Until Wednesday, her family wasn't sure whether she would be able to escape.
Stephen Howie

John O'Brien
Health

UW Medicine is going to start billing for some electronic messages from patients

Ones that require medical expertise, and more than five minutes of their time.
Eilís O'Neill
Health

More delays and technical glitches plague Eastern Washington VA medical centers

Spokesman Review reporter Orion Donovan-Smith joined Soundside to give an update on the latest slew of problems surrounding the Spokane VA's new electronic record system, which caused delays in care, missed diagnoses, and missing medication for patients last year.
Libby Denkmann

Jason Burrows
Health

Keeping an eye on Kraken

Thinking about Covid may have moved down on your to-do list. But scientists are tracking a new variant of interest that is highly transmissible. It’s being called "Kraken" and it’s the dominant strain in the Northeast. Dr. Pavitra Roychoudhury at UW Virology is hear to talk about the variant and what we might see in the Northwest.
Patricia Murphy

Jennie Cecil Moore
Health

Contract negotiations leave Regence policyholders in limbo

Nearly 19,000 people in Washington have received a letter from their insurance company, Regence, that says their coverage options might look different starting in December. It’s caused a lot of confusion and worry among policyholders, many of whom are on state-subsidized plans.
Sarah Leibovitz

Mike Davis

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