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July 9, 1999
UW Medical Center achieves top-20 rankings nationally in seven specialties
University of Washington Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the country in a number of specialties, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 1999 annual guide to “America’s Best Hospitals,” available on newsstands July 12.
July 8, 1999
MEDIA ADVISORY: UW’s “corpse flower” begins its collapse
The Amorphophallus titanum, or corpse flower, that started blooming in the University of Washington botany greenhouse yesterday began to collapse this afternoon, signaling the end of the bloom’s short life.
Art from the heart: Anchorage artist Gerry Conaway shows his art at UW Medical Center, where he received a new heart
A very special series of paintings and other artworks by Anchorage artist Gerry Conaway is on display at University of Washington Medical Center.
July 7, 1999
Stench of “corpse flower” fills UW botany greenhouse as blooming begins
The stench of dead and bloated flesh drifted through the University of Washington botany greenhouse this afternoon as an unusual plant called an Amorphophallus titanum began to bloom.
July 5, 1999
Scientists grow blood-producing stem cells outside the body
A team of University of Washington scientists working at the Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI) has found a way to grow blood-producing stem cells in the laboratory – opening the door to helping cancer patients overcome major side effects of treatment and creating greater possibilities for genetic cures of illness.
June 30, 1999
Conference delves into the World Wide Web’s power to communicate
The UW is hosting an international group of technical communication scholars to explore how people interact with the Web and to design guidelines for evaluating the communication effectiveness of Web sites.
Research universities to create distance learning web site
Fourteen major North American universities will have a Web site to showcase some of the best distance learning by some of the best institutions. The Web site, R1.edu, will be operational in September and will be hosted by the University of Washington.
June 29, 1999
Rare ‘corpse flower’ ready to bloom in UW botany greenhouse
It stands nearly 5 feet tall and is still growing, and soon it will smell like rotting flesh, but it’s still Douglas Ewing’s baby.
June 24, 1999
University of Washington Department of Medicine honors five regional faculty members
Five University of Washington (UW) clinical faculty members at the Department of Medicine’s regional teaching sites have been selected for 1999 WWAMI Excellence in Teaching Awards.
June 23, 1999
UW Medical Center hosts free public forum on sex and aging
A free public forum on “Sex and Aging: The New Facts of Life” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Edmond Meany Hotel, 4507 Brooklyn in Seattle’s University District.
June 18, 1999
Predictions about fate of marine mammals in coming century among topics at mammalogists’ meeting June 21-24
How might whales, seals, sea lions, dolphins and other marine mammals fare 100 years from now if our human population and demand on the world’s resources both double? The question will be among those explored during the annual meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists being held in Seattle for the first time ever.
UW offers free public lectures on the neurobiology of learning and mental illness
A series of free public lectures on the nervous system, learning disabilities and mental health issues will be given in July by University of Washington faculty members and other experts.
June 17, 1999
President appoints gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender task force
University of Washington President Richard L. McCormick has appointed a task force on gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender (GBLT) issues.
June 16, 1999
Magnetic stimulation offers new hope for people with depression
Harborview Medical Center is one of five centers in U.S. to study magnetic stimulation as an alternative to anti-depressant medications and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
21st century population leadership program at UW funded by $2.3 million grant from Bill and Melinda Gates
The University of Washington will use a $2.3 million grant from the William H. Gates Foundation to develop a five-year program to train experts in women’s health to improve the lives of women and children around the world.
Statewide consortium aims to help teachers put it into
Educators with a gift for making the Middle Ages come alive or relating complicated math to students’ daily lives will participate next week in a statewide project aimed at improving teaching methods for current and future teachers.
June 15, 1999
Study Shows Significant Decrease in Drowning in King County
Over the past 21 years drowning in King County has decreased by 59 percent, according to a University of Washington study published in this week’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
June 14, 1999
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bill Nye to help dedicate sundial partially built by elementary students
In a program called Project Astro, fourth- and fifth-grade students at Olympic View made 8-inch ceramic discs to decorate a sundial, which was installed on May 22 by Sullivan, a Puget Sound Energy crew and school volunteers.
June 12, 1999
Stimulating growth hormone production in older adults can reduce body fat and increase hormone levels to those of younger adults
Stimulating the production of growth hormone in healthy older men and women can return hormone levels to those found in younger adults and reduce body fat, according to research being conducted at the University of Washington and the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle.
June 11, 1999
Barnhart named medical director of Harborview Medical Center
Dr. Scott Barnhart, University of Washington (UW) associate professor of medicine, has been named medical director of Harborview Medical Center and associate dean of the UW School of Medicine.
UW School of Medicine appoints new associate dean for clinical affairs
Dr. Paul G. Ramsey, vice president for medical affairs and dean of the University of Washington School of Medicine, has named Dr. Andrew A. “Andy” Ziskind associate dean for clinical affairs and associate vice president for clinical specialty programs.
June 9, 1999
UW undergraduates reveal their design for ‘Dawgstar’ nanosatellite
A group of undergraduate University of Washington students have completed the initial design for a nanosatellite that will study the earth’s ionosphere and experiment with flying in precise formation with other satellite.
June 3, 1999
Saturday memorial service scheduled for Neil Jacobson, UW psychology professor
A memorial service for Neil Jacobson, University of Washington psychology professor, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Ballroom at the Edmond Meany Hotel, 4507 Brooklyn Ave. NE in the University District.
Teaching emotional control could be the best Father’s Day present
Fathers are critical in children’s development of emotional control, according to University of Washington psychologist John Gottman, author of “Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child.”
June 2, 1999
Women, men view and judge childhood sexual abuse cases differently
A new study by University of Washington researchers, to be presented later this week at the American Psychological Society’s annual meeting in Denver, indicates that men and women view sexual abuse cases differently and could be poles apart in rendering an actual verdict.
June 1, 1999
Simply reading about a childhood event people said didn’t happen can alter their memories, award-winning undergraduate research shows
Just being exposed to a story about a fictitious childhood experience can alter people’s memories to the point that half of them believe the incident probably occurred even though they previously said it didn’t, University of Washington researchers will report later this week at the American Psychological Society’s annual meeting in Denver.
Showing pictures of admired blacks or elderly can lower levels of unconscious prejudice
Unconscious prejudice towards blacks and the elderly can be significantly decreased by exposing people to images of admired members of those groups, according to a new series of experiments conducted by University of Washington psychologists.
Projected snowpack decline could mean drastic changes for region
Despite this year’s record snowfall in the Pacific Northwest, the amount of water stored as mountain snowpack is projected to drop significantly in the long run, a change that could repaint the face of the region and drastically alter how water is used and allocated, according to University of Washington researchers.
May 27, 1999
Dr. Andrew Ziskind named associate dean for clinical affairs and UW associate vice president for clinical specialty programs
Dr. Paul G. Ramsey, vice president for medical affairs and dean of the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine, has named Dr. Andrew A. Ziskind associate dean for clinical affairs and associate vice president for clinical specialty programs.
May 25, 1999
Expanded University of Washington faculty field tour to introduce new professors to people, places and problems around the state
The University of Washington’s successful 1998 faculty field tour has been expanded to cover more of the state this year. President Richard L. McCormick will lead 30 new professors and librarians from the UW’s Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses on an 1,100-mile, five-day bus trip to learn about the people, places, passions and problems of their home state.
Randomized contolled study shows neostigmine is an effective treatment for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine have performed the first randomized controlled clinical trial showing that a painful and even life-threatening bowel condition called acute colonic pseudo-obstruction can be effectively treated with intravenous neostigmine.
May 24, 1999
UW studying new therapy using heat to manage pressure ulcers
Clinical studies are underway at the University of Washington to determine the effectiveness of heat therapy to manage pressure ulcers (bed sores).
May 17, 1999
Intermittent hormone therapy for prostate cancer helps preserve bone mass density
It takes just nine months on male hormone suppression treatment for men with prostate cancer to lose a significant amount of bone mass density — a rate comparable to the loss experienced by post-menopausal women, according to new research conducted at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
UW and Seattle Seahawks agree on the use of Husky Stadium
The University of Washington and the Seahawks have reached agreement on the use of Husky Stadium for Seahawks’ home games during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
Number of minority students headed toward UW freshman class declines sharply
The number of underrepresented minority students planning to enroll in next Autumn’s freshman class is likely to decline substantially over previous years, according to figures compiled by the University of Washington’s admissions office.
May 14, 1999
Intermittent hormone therapy for prostate cancer helps preserve bone mass density
It takes just nine months on male hormone suppression treatment for men with prostate cancer to lose a significant amount of bone mass density — a rate comparable to the loss experienced by post-menopausal women, according to new research conducted at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Chip Hanauer’s restored voice gives him a new lease on life
Chip Hanauer was at the pinnacle of the unlimited hydroplane racing world when he walked away three years ago, having won the sport?s top race, the APBA Gold Cup, 10 times, and 58 races overall.
May 13, 1999
Scientists use fossilized emu eggshells to discern changes in vegetation, provide additional evidence of human impact on Australian landscape
A report in the May 14 issue of Science, describing a novel approach to reconstructing paleovegetation, presents the first continuous vegetation record from the Australian interior extending back to 65,000 years ago.
May 12, 1999
Educational Opportunity Program honors students at banquet
Outstanding students in the University of Washington’s Educational Opportunity Program will be honored at the EOP banquet, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at the Convention Center.
May 11, 1999
Harborview unit provides critical support to thousands of residents in need
King County residents who need the services of mental-health professionals, substance-abuse specialists and care givers trained to treat developmental disabilities have a special place and medical program of their own – the Crisis Triage Unit (CTU) at Harborview Medical Center.
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