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Seattle Dad Finds Hope With UW Medicine After Long COVID

Seattle father and former Garfield High School teacher Jesse Hagopian contracted COVID in 2022, and years of lingering symptoms like dizziness and brain fog led him to UW Medicine. Dr. Lindsey Knowles emphasizes treating both the physical and mental health aspects of long COVID, providing Hagopian with strategies such as pacing, self-care, meditation, and thought mapping that helped manage symptoms and prevent depression. Hagopian hopes others with long COVID know there is help and resources available.

via KOMO|

#brain-fog #dizziness #jesse-hagopian

health1 year ago•1 min saved

US halts COVID vaccine endorsement for children amid confusion and controversy

UW doctors, including Dr. Linda Eckert, criticize the federal government's decision to not recommend COVID vaccination for pregnant women, emphasizing the increased risks of severe illness and the benefits of maternal vaccination in protecting both mothers and infants. They express concern that policy changes could reduce vaccine coverage and access, especially for vulnerable populations like pregnant women and infants. RFK Jr.'s recent statements about removing CDC recommendations for pregnant women and children are also highlighted.

via MyNorthwest.com|

#covid-vaccine #health #pregnant-women

health3 years ago

Revolutionary Kidney Stone Procedure at UW Offers Hope for Patients.

UW Medicine has developed a new non-invasive procedure for treating kidney stones that uses ultrasound waves to break up the stones. The procedure, called "game changer" by doctors, is less painful and has a shorter recovery time than traditional methods. It also reduces the need for surgery and anesthesia.

via KOMO News|

#breakthrough-procedure #health #kidney-stones

health3 years ago

"UW Medicine develops light-based device for early liver disease detection"

UW Medicine is developing a non-invasive, light-based device for early detection of liver disease. The device uses a technique called photoacoustic imaging to detect changes in the liver's tissue before symptoms appear. This could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of liver disease, which affects millions of people worldwide.

via KEPR 19|

#early-detection #health #light-based-device