Football helmet covers do not reduce concussions for high school players
A UW School of Medicine and Public Health study of more than 2,600 Wisconsin high school football players found that helmet covers did not reduce concussion rates during practice.
Some childhood traumas may reduce adolescent mental health problems
A UW School of Medicine and Public Health study found that the type of trauma a child experiences could be more influential on mental health outcomes than the amount of trauma.
Cancer centers could help Native communities reduce radon exposure
A collaborative project conducted by the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center revealed dangerously high radon levels in Native communities, highlighting a critical environmental health disparity.
‘Forever chemicals’ show up in Wisconsin residents
A study by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health found that most Wisconsin residents have detectable levels of PFAS, “forever chemicals,” in their blood.
Noninvasive ventilation better for patients
A major clinical trial involving UW researchers found that using noninvasive ventilation for preoxygenation before intubation significantly reduced the risk of hypoxemia compared to the standard oxygen mask.
Humid heat impacts dialysis patients
A population-based study led by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health found that patients undergoing dialysis for kidney failure face a higher risk of death during extreme humid-heat events.