billing Latest news from University of Washington on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/children-exposed-to-higher-ozone-levels-early-in-life-are-more-likely-to-develop-asthma/?sc=rsin /articles/children-exposed-to-higher-ozone-levels-early-in-life-are-more-likely-to-develop-asthma/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:20:23 EST Children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or wheezing at ages 4-6 -- but researchers didn't observe the increased risk of asthma at ages 8-9. University of Washington /articles/prostate-cancer-is-not-a-death-knell-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/prostate-cancer-is-not-a-death-knell-study-shows/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:50:24 EST "Being diagnosed with prostate cancer is not a death knell," said Montgomery, senior author of a literature and trial review that appeared in JAMA today. Montgomery is the clinical director of Genitourinary Oncology at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and University of Washington Medical Center, and a professor of medicine and urology at the UW School of Medicine. University of Washington /articles/effort-seeks-to-increase-cancer-gene-testing-in-primary-care/?sc=rsin /articles/effort-seeks-to-increase-cancer-gene-testing-in-primary-care/?sc=rsin Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:40:16 EST In the JAMA Network Open study published today, Dr. Elizabeth Swisher and colleagues assessed two ways that primary-care practices could assess patients' hereditary cancer risks and deliver testing to those identified as higher risk. University of Washington /articles/video-the-uw-s-assistive-feeding-robot-gets-tested-outside-the-lab/?sc=rsin /articles/video-the-uw-s-assistive-feeding-robot-gets-tested-outside-the-lab/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:25:17 EST UW researchers deployed a robotic feeding arm in a pair of studies outside the lab. In the first, six users with motor impairments used the robot to feed themselves a meal in a UW cafeteria, an office or a conference room. In the second study, a community researcher and co-author on the research used the system at home for five days. University of Washington /articles/university-of-washington-expert-available-to-discuss-the-use-of-ai-in-filmmaking/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-washington-expert-available-to-discuss-the-use-of-ai-in-filmmaking/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:20:24 EST University of Washington /articles/child-adhd-risk-linked-to-mother-s-use-of-acetaminophen/?sc=rsin /articles/child-adhd-risk-linked-to-mother-s-use-of-acetaminophen/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:24 EST Acetaminophen metabolites were detected in 20.2% of maternal plasma samples. Children whose mothers had these biomarkers present in their plasma had a 3.15 times higher likelihood of an ADHD diagnosis compared with those without detected exposure. University of Washington /articles/coffee-grounds-and-reishi-mushroom-spores-can-be-3d-printed-into-a-compostable-alternative-to-plastics/?sc=rsin /articles/coffee-grounds-and-reishi-mushroom-spores-can-be-3d-printed-into-a-compostable-alternative-to-plastics/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:30:39 EST University of Washington researchers developed a new system for turning used coffee grounds into a paste, which they use to 3D print objects, such as packing materials and a vase. They inoculate the paste with Reishi mushroom spores, which turn the coffee grounds into a resilient, fully compostable alternative to plastics. University of Washington /articles/new-blood-test-accurately-predicts-preeclampsia/?sc=rsin /articles/new-blood-test-accurately-predicts-preeclampsia/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:30:08 EST A new blood test has an 80% accuracy in predicting preterm preeclampsia, according to a study published today, Feb. 12, in the journal Nature Medicine. University of Washington /articles/whale-poop-contains-iron-that-may-have-helped-fertilize-past-oceans/?sc=rsin /articles/whale-poop-contains-iron-that-may-have-helped-fertilize-past-oceans/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:15:06 EST A recent theory proposes that whales weren't just predators in the ocean environment: Nutrients that whales excreted may have provided a key fertilizer. Analysis of whale excrement shows significant amounts of bioavailable iron, a vital element that's often scarce in ocean ecosystems, and nontoxic forms of copper, another essential nutrient. Large populations of whales in past oceans may have helped support marine ecosystems. University of Washington /articles/uw-researchers-are-designing-cancer-therapeutics-that-can-kill-cancer-cells-and-restore-healthy-tissue/?sc=rsin /articles/uw-researchers-are-designing-cancer-therapeutics-that-can-kill-cancer-cells-and-restore-healthy-tissue/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:10:23 EST Two University of Washington researchers are developing treatments that aim to simultaneously treat cancer and improve patients' quality of life. For World Cancer Day, UW News asked them to discuss their novel materials and how these materials can treat both the cancer and the patient. University of Washington /articles/qa-how-rate-of-co2-rise-can-affect-a-global-ocean-current/?sc=rsin /articles/qa-how-rate-of-co2-rise-can-affect-a-global-ocean-current/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:30:56 EST How fast the level of atmospheric carbon dioxide -- and with it, the temperature -- goes up matters for the ability of humans and ecosystems to adjust. A slower increase gives humans time to move away from low-lying coasts and animals time to move to new habitats. It turns out the rate of that increase matters for non-living systems, too. University of Washington /articles/open-source-ai-expert-available-to-discuss-deepseek/?sc=rsin /articles/open-source-ai-expert-available-to-discuss-deepseek/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:05:04 EST University of Washington /articles/study-finds-strong-negative-associations-with-teenagers-in-ai-models/?sc=rsin /articles/study-finds-strong-negative-associations-with-teenagers-in-ai-models/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:45:40 EST A UW team studied how AI systems portray teens in English and Nepali, and found that in English language systems around 30% of the responses referenced societal problems such as violence, drug use and mental illness. The Nepali system produced fewer negative associations in responses, closer to 10% of all answers. University of Washington /articles/distance-affects-use-of-telehealth-to-access-abortion-pills/?sc=rsin /articles/distance-affects-use-of-telehealth-to-access-abortion-pills/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:20:08 EST The distance between a patient's home and an abortion-services facility where they would seek care significantly influences how they receive birth-control medications, according to a study published Jan. 8 in the American Journal of Public Health. University of Washington /articles/a-smart-ring-with-a-tiny-camera-lets-users-point-and-click-to-control-home-devices/?sc=rsin /articles/a-smart-ring-with-a-tiny-camera-lets-users-point-and-click-to-control-home-devices/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:45:53 EST UW researchers have developed IRIS, a smart ring that allows users to point and click to control smart devices. The prototype Bluetooth ring contains a small camera which sends an image of the selected device to the user's phone. The user can control the device clicking a small button or -- for devices with gradient controls, such as a speaker's volume -- rotating the ring. University of Washington /articles/how-a-uw-teaching-professor-adds-the-context-behind-the-science-in-her-chemical-engineering-courses/?sc=rsin /articles/how-a-uw-teaching-professor-adds-the-context-behind-the-science-in-her-chemical-engineering-courses/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:50:06 EST Alex Prybutok, University of Washington assistant teaching professor of chemical engineering, studies anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in engineering education. University of Washington /articles/the-carbon-in-our-bodies-probably-left-the-galaxy-and-came-back-on-cosmic-conveyer-belt/?sc=rsin /articles/the-carbon-in-our-bodies-probably-left-the-galaxy-and-came-back-on-cosmic-conveyer-belt/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:30:38 EST University of Washington scientists recently discovered that the giant 'conveyer belt' currents that push star-forged material out of our galaxy and pull it back in can also transport carbon atoms. That means that a good deal of the carbon here on Earth, including the carbon in our bodies, likely left the galaxy at some point! University of Washington /articles/eat-drink-be-merry-and-monitor-your-sugar-intake/?sc=rsin /articles/eat-drink-be-merry-and-monitor-your-sugar-intake/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Jan 2025 04:50:43 EST The holidays bring joy, but also potential challenges for people managing diabetes. Unlike the rest of the year, the holidays mean more food, especially goodies laden with sugar. University of Washington /articles/gastroenterologist-explains-benefits-of-dry-january/?sc=rsin /articles/gastroenterologist-explains-benefits-of-dry-january/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Jan 2025 04:50:16 EST Research has shown that even a small amount of alcohol is bad for your heath. Taking this to heart, millions in the United States and worldwide to will commit to abstain for the next 31 days.   University of Washington /articles/come-bebe-divi-rtete-y-controla-tu-consumo-de-az-car/?sc=rsin /articles/come-bebe-divi-rtete-y-controla-tu-consumo-de-az-car/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Jan 2025 04:45:47 EST Las fiestas traen alegria, pero tambien desafios potenciales para las personas con diabetes. A diferencia del resto del ano, las fiestas significan mas comida, especialmente golosinas cargadas de azucar. La Dr. Lorena Alarcon-Casas Wright, endocrinologa de Medicina de la Universidad de Washington, ofrece consejos practicos para afrontar esta temporada festiva mientras mantiene bajo control los niveles de azucar en la sangre. "Cuanto mas activos seamos, mas sanos seremos y mejor sera nuestro nivel de azucar en la sangre", afirmo. "Piense en la moderacion, observe las porciones, tenga en cuenta... ?realmente necesito comer esto?" Wright anima a las personas con diabetes a controlar el nivel de azucar en sangre antes de los eventos festivos y a mantenerse activas. Esas pequenas consideraciones, afirma, pueden permitir que las personas con diabetes disfruten de la temporada con sus amigos y familiares Descargue fragmentos de sonido listos para transmitir y contenido m University of Washington