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
Clinical Research
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
Veterans Lobby for Psychedelic Therapy, but Will It Influence MDMA’s Approval?
It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The VA's top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs....
27 July, 2024
UW Health announces changes to onsite phlebotomy training
Effective August 1, UW Health Clinical Laboratories will be making changes to the on-site phlebotomy training option....
26 July, 2024
Microsoft collaborates with Mass General Brigham, University of Wisconsin-Madison on AI in medical imaging
Microsoft continues to deepen its work in healthcare AI. The tech giant is now collaborating with academic medical systems Mass General Brigham and the University of Wisconsin-Madison to advance AI in medical imaging....
24 July, 2024
How do placebos ease pain? Mouse brain study offers clues
The discovery of a brain circuit involved in the pain-relieving effect of placebos could lead to new treatments....
24 July, 2024
Biohealth workforce project aims to drive interest in the field
A state biohealth workforce project aims to drive interest in the field, provide specialized training, fill job openings with skilled workers and more. ...
23 July, 2024