Picturing an end to Alzheimer’s
After decades of disappointments, a potential breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is sparking a new symptom in researchers, clinicians, caregivers and families: hope....
07 August, 2024
Author: UW CTI
Noninvasive ventilation better for patients
Recently published results from a clinical trial showed that for critically ill adults needing tracheal intubation for emergency airway support, the method health care providers choose to use for providing supplemental oxygen before the intubation procedure affects the patient’s risk of hypoxemia, or potentially life-threatening...
07 August, 2024
Opinion: Quality vs. Compliance Mentality Pits the ‘Good’ Against the ‘Best’
By prioritizing quality in clinical research, organizations aspire to enhance their competitive edge, reduce costs through efficient processes, and foster a culture of excellence....
07 August, 2024
Pathbreaking cystic fibrosis research initiated in Wisconsin 40 years ago changed the course of diagnosis and treatment of children around the world
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary condition, occurring in approximately one in 4,000 births. It causes normally slippery fluids in lungs and digestive system organs to become thick and sticky, resulting in lung and digestive impairment, risk of severe lung infections, malnutrition, and death....
06 August, 2024
New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. Are doctors ready for what’s next?
The tests offer a fast and easy way for physicians to learn whether a patient with symptoms of cognitive decline also has the brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s. Evidence of those brain changes is required before doctors can prescribe one of two recently approved drugs...
02 August, 2024
Science Through a Glass Darkly
The filters of modern news media create disparate, personalized perceptions of science. Researchers at CALS are looking for ways to craft messages that resonate with people of all viewpoints....
30 July, 2024
For a Stronger Clinical Research Workforce, Don’t Make Onboarding a ‘One and Done’ Process
Hosting a robust onboarding process for introducing entry-level hires to their job responsibilities is clearly a best practice for any industry. Taking things one step further by onboarding both new and promoted employees who are at any step on their career ladder is proving to...
30 July, 2024
FDA approves blood test for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults in the US
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test to be used for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults 45 and older....
29 July, 2024
National Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare produces key recommendations for lawmakers
Today, the summit organizers, UW Health and Epic, published a report detailing key recommendations for policymakers as they consider the future of AI in health care....
29 July, 2024
Alzheimer’s blood test catches 90% of early dementia cases, study finds
A combined blood test for cognitive decline has a 90% accuracy rate in determining whether memory loss is due to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found....
28 July, 2024