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Reporting on the safety and well-being of individuals and communities.

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Multiple sclerosis research in the Northwest could lead to new treatments

The mystery of why the Pacific Northwest has one of the highest rates of multiple…
Carol Smith
Carol SmithNovember 27, 2012
Health

Pediatric MS cases rise in the Northwest

The Pacific Northwest has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world,…
Carol Smith
Carol SmithNovember 26, 2012
Health

A map of multiple sclerosis by latitude

Multiple Sclerosis has long been known as an autoimmune disorder that affects more people living…
Jason Alcorn
Jason AlcornNovember 26, 2012
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Interview: Dr. Michael Copass

Dr. Michael Copass, medical director of Medic One(InvestigateWest/Medic One Foundation)Dr. Michael Copass, whose famously crusty…
Carol Smith
Carol SmithMay 14, 2012
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Legislature seeks Rx to discourage pharmacy robberies

Bill McNary smooths his white coat and steps out from behind the high counter where…
Carol Smith
Carol SmithFebruary 10, 2012
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Interview: Rose Dennis

Rose Dennis, Board of Directors, SAMA. Credit: Ethan Morris/KCTS. Prescription drug overdoses kill two people…
InvestigateWest
InvestigateWestJanuary 25, 2012
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Interview: Maria Downing

Maria Downing, SAMA Family Action Council. Credit: Ethan Morris/KCTS.Prescription drug overdoses kill two people a…
InvestigateWest
InvestigateWestJanuary 25, 2012
Health

The Devil in the Medicine Cabinet

Rosemary Orr with her son, Robin, at his high school graduation in June, 2000.Photo courtesy of the Rice…
Carol Smith
Carol SmithJanuary 22, 2012
Health

New Prescription Drug Law Holds Promise, but Concerns Linger

In Spokane, Dr. Darin Nevin (left) and Lee Taylor want to expand data sharing to…
Carol Smith
Carol SmithJanuary 22, 2012
Health

Drug Companies Fight Take-Back Program for Unused Medicine

Leftover medications are fueling an epidemic of prescription-drug abuse that is killing more Washingtonians than…
Robert McClure
Robert McClureJanuary 22, 2012
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