All Articles on AI

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  What works to reduce high-dose opioid prescribing?

  ACT Center study finds that patient-centered opioid safety committees can help lower high-dose opioid prescriptions.
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  Eye changes may signal Alzheimer’s disease risk

  Routine eye exams could help identify people at increased risk by assessing signs of age-related macular degeneration.
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  Experts convene to advance brain aging research

  The 2026 ACT Research Symposium showcased innovations and milestones, celebrating 5 years of expanded funding.
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  Researchers begin trial of C. diff vaccine

  KPWHRI is inviting Kaiser Permanente Washington members age 65 and older to take part.
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  Closing the gap in recognizing cognitive impairment

  How Kaiser Permanente Washington is leveraging research to improve dementia screening, diagnosis, and care.
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  Autopsy study links BP drugs to possible brain benefits

  Research supports theory that some blood pressure medications may provide extra protection against dementia.
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  Acupuncture safe and effective for chronic low back pain in older adults

  NIH-funded study finds that acupuncture improves pain, physical functioning for older adults with persistent low back pain.