Dreaded ‘stomach flu’ wreaks havoc at Olympics and home
Cruise ships, public facilities and even the 2018 Olympics have one thing in common — all serve as incubators for a dreaded intestinal bug called norovirus.
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The power of love: When heartbreak gets physical
By Linda Weiford, WSU News SPOKANE, Wash. – Heartache. Heartsick. More than metaphors from love songs and romance novels, they can also portray a real medical condition.
WSU College of Medicine invites participants to first health care hackathon April 13-15
By Christina VerHeul, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine SPOKANE, Wash. – To achieve its mission of tackling health care challenges facing underserved communities across the state, the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is hosting its inaugural hackathon April 13-15 at the WSU Spokane campus.
Epigenetics study helps focus search for autism risk factors
By Judith Van Dongen, WSU Spokane Office of Research SPOKANE, Wash. – Scientists have long tried to pin down the causes of autism spectrum disorder. Recent studies have expanded the search for genetic links from identifying genes toward epigenetics, the study of factors that control gene expression and looks at chemical modifications of DNA and […]
Nutrition, exercise physiology adds master’s, doctorate degrees
By Christina Verheul, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine SPOKANE, Wash. – Opportunities in nutrition and exercise research will expand in the fall when the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine will launch two new advanced degree programs at Washington State University Spokane.
Millions suddenly have high blood pressure under new preventative measure
By Linda Weiford, WSU News SPOKANE, Wash. – Tens of millions of Americans didn’t have high blood pressure when they went to bed on Nov. 12 — but they did on Nov. 13.
WSU College of Medicine lands $10 million in new research grants
By Christina VerHeul, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine SPOKANE, Wash. – Fewer than three years since its inception, Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is making its mark on university research by securing $10 million in new grants and contract awards this fiscal year.
Nov. 13: Mass-casualty simulation exercise held by WSU Spokane health science students
SPOKANE, Wash. – WSU Spokane health sciences students will take part in a simulation to treat victims of a mass shooting — part of their interprofessional education curriculum.
Cleveland police launching anti-bias training developed by WSU
By Addy Hatch, WSU College of Nursing SPOKANE, Wash. – Two hundred patrol officers in the Cleveland police department will undergo training to recognize their subconscious biases using a simulator developed by an assistant professor in the WSU College of Nursing.
College of Medicine class profile gives glimpse into medical education need
By Christina VerHeul, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine SPOKANE, Wash. – A new profile of the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine charter class shows it is comprised of a strong percentage of women, low socioeconomic status and first generation students.