UW Medicine Newsroom | January 14, 2025
“We found that there was atrophy of the granular layer in patients with dementia," said Erik Carlson, MD, PhD, "and that this atrophy was more pronounced in those with more advanced dementia.”
Research & Innovation
Top 10 most-viewed UW Medicine Newsroom items in 2024
UW Medicine Newsroom | December 30, 2024
Margaret Sibley, PhD's study describing fluctuations and remissions seen in ADHD is among UW Medicine Newsroom's top stories of 2024.
Department receives four WIN Innovation Challenge planning grants
Department News | December 30, 2024
The department has received four planning grants from the Washington Initiative for Neuroscience (WIN) to support mini retreats that will enable teams to develop a plan for much larger funded initiatives or projects in the future.
Fred Hutch receives funding to advance Indigenous cancer health equity
Fred Hutch Cancer Center | December 20, 2024
Researchers including Myra Parker, PhD have received more than $16 million over five years to improve cancer health equity for American Indian and Alaska native people.
What’s the best treatment for ADHD? Large new study offers clues
CNN | December 17, 2024
"Non-pharmacologial treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy are not designed to reduce core symptoms of ADHD," says Margaret Sibley, PhD, "although they sometimes do indirectly."
Alcohol is not good for us. Five tips to stay safe(r) if you drink
CNN | December 17, 2024
Jason Kilmer, PhD talks about the myth of alcohol as a social lubricant. The social benefits we get from drinking are more about our mindset than the contents of our cup, he says.
Cognitive impairments in schizophrenia: How machine learning is helping
Psychiatry Times | December 10, 2024
Research by Robert Chen, MD, PhD shows that machine learning can simplify cognitive assessment from 15 to 2 domains, enhancing real-world clinical applicability
Maternal suicide rate high among sex workers
UW Medicine Newsroom | December 4, 2024
Suicide accounted for 1 in 10 deaths among sex workers in low and middle-income countries. "This finding was a surprise to everybody," said Ian Bennett, MD, PhD.
CoLab survey reveals WA resident’s ideas for redefining mental health treatment
Department News | November 27, 2024
CARE for Kids and Families, a multi-year, collaborative project based at CoLab, is working to expand access to culturally responsive behavioral healthcare across Washington state. Recently, the project team sent out a survey inviting community members to share ideas for non-traditional wellness services that they would like to see qualify for reimbursement.
Largest study on maternal mortality in sex workers from suicide in low- and middle-income countries
Department News | November 27, 2024
Ian Bennett, MD, PhD and co-authors have released the largest study ever to document deaths in pregnancy and postpartum of sex workers from suicide. Published in Global Mental Health, Suicide During Pregnancy As A Major Contributor To Maternal Suicide Among Female Sex Workers In Eight Low- And Middle-Income Countries: A Community Knowledge Approach Investigation is a first of its kind study highlighting the need for targeted interventions as social support within this vulnerable population.
