by Susan Keown | Jul 7, 2023 | ScienceWire
For the Daily Beast, Katie MacBride (@msmacb) speaks to experts in virus transmission and workplace safety about proposed new masking guidelines for health care workers from a CDC advisory panel. The experts strongly believe the proposed guidelines will put workers at...
by Chris Tachibana | Jul 2, 2015 | ScienceWire
More is not always better, writes Bryn Nelson (@SeattleBryn) in a comprehensive article about health care overuse for The Hospitalist. We’re finally addressing the issue of unnecessary tests and treatments, writes Bryn. He backs up his piece with interviews of...
by Chris Tachibana | Aug 3, 2014 | ScienceWire
We’re seven months in, writes Lisa Stiffler @lisa_stiffler, so how’s Washington State dealing with the Affordable Care Act? Lisa gives us a full report in the Seattle Times, from the good news about primary care visits and wait times to the bad about the crisis in...
by Chris Tachibana | Jul 4, 2014 | ScienceWire
David Ansley (@DavidAnsley), in addition to enhancing the NSWA website with sumptious nature photos (just look up), is helping us make informed health decisions. David does talks and web development for Choosing Wisely, a national initiative to promote high-value...
by Chris Tachibana | Dec 2, 2012 | ScienceWire
When, if ever, should you get your knees replaced? Michael McCarthy talks with an 88-year-old Seattle woman with arthritis about her decision, which she made with the help of a DVD describing her treatment choices. McCarthy wrote about the effect of decision aids on...
