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. Eilís O'Neill
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. Eilís O'Neill
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. Clare McGrane Caroline Chamberlain Gomez Patricia Murphy
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. Katie Campbell
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. Natalie Akane Newcomb
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. Diana Opong
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. Nell Greenfieldboyce
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. Stephen Howie John O'Brien
Health UW Medicine is going to start billing for some electronic messages from patients Ones that require medical expertise, and more than five minutes of their time. Eilís O'Neill Play AudioListen 2 mins
Health More delays and technical glitches plague Eastern Washington VA medical centers Spokesman Review reporter Orion Donovan-Smith joined Soundside to give an update on the latest slew of problems surrounding the Spokane VA's new electronic record system, which caused delays in care, missed diagnoses, and missing medication for patients last year. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows Play AudioListen 15 mins
