Otitis media -- one of the most common disorders of childhood -- remains a vexing clinical problem, particularly with the increase in antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
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Medical school welcomes 54th entering class

Students of the UW School of Medicine's 54th class have begun first-year courses at the WWAMI university sites. Seattle students will begin Sept. 21.
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The Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging and the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center have funded one-year research projects for eight investigators. The pilot study awards range from $20,000 to $24,000.