Medicine

The U.S. needs kidney doctors. The Trump administration deported one despite her valid visa

Dr. Rasha Alawieh's deportation is the latest in a recent string of unusual arrests by immigration officials at U.S. borders, and not the first in which attorneys and judges have decried a lack of due process.

Health Care

Washington's tribes want Medicaid to cover traditional healing

When Washington’s legislative session kicks off next week, lawmakers will take up the issue of traditional Native American medicine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.