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Chronic Pain More Prevalent Than Diabetes, Depression

A study of national survey data from 2019-20 shows high prevalence of chronic pain and a high rate of the condition developing.

UW Medicine Plays Key Role In NIH Pangenome Studies

The researchers were instrumental in work on a new genomic reference collection that represents greater human population diversity.

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CDC Study: Surge Shows ADHD Overlooked In Adults

Researchers call for more study after report confirms suspected spike in stimulant prescriptions among women during pandemic.

App Helps Curtail PTSD And Drinking After Sexual Assault

In a pilot clinical trial, THRIVE offered coping skills training and coaching for recent sexual assault survivors.

Inflammation Is Culprit Behind Long COVID, Study Suggests

Murine research indicates that the S1 protein is gatekeeper for how the SARS-CoV-2 virus crosses the blood-brain barrier.

Overlooked Tau-RNA Interaction Plays Key Role In Dementia

RNA contact with tau protein spurs neurofibrillary tangles in the brain — a defining hallmark of Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

Ganglion Cells Created In Mice In Bid To Fix Diseased Eyes

The advance creates hope for treating glaucoma and other neurodegenerative conditions in humans.

AI Equal To Humans In Text-Message Mental Health Trial

Computers can competently parse snippets of typed conversation for warning signs of serious mental illness, psychiatry researchers find.