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Stopping the opioid epidemic: Priority research at KPWHRIOpioid misuse and overdose are now a national priority. For decades, KPWHRI has worked to help patients find safe, effective ways to manage chronic pain.
chronic pain, opioids, addiction, opioid use disorder
2020-08-13
Can you lose and maintain weight by eating mindfully?Robin Garcia and David Arterburn’s personal and professional paths converge in a pilot project.
mindfulness, mobile apps, weight management
2020-08-12
Which prescription drug policies control patient costs?Americans worry about medication and health care costs. Dr. Kai Yeung studies policies and laws to reduce them.
prescription drugs, costs, pharmacoeconomics
2020-08-05
New Lancet report offers hope for preventing dementiaDr. Eric B. Larson, a report contributor, answers questions about reducing risks, disparities, and threats from COVID-19.
dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Lancet Commission, COVID
2020-07-30
Integrating personalized and population medicineIn JAMA, Kaiser Permanente and PCORI experts outline principles for applying genomic data to community health.
personalized medicine, precision medicine, population health, genomics
2020-07-30
Lung cancer screening guidelines are changingNow’s the time, Dr. Wernli says, to weigh in on lowering eligible age and pack-years smoked.
screening, lung cancer, low dose CT scan
2020-07-28
Benefit of 3D mammogram less with very dense breastsBut for most women, digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer detection and reduces recalls.
dense breasts, cancer screening, 3D mammograms, tomosynthesis
2020-07-28
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Our Seattle offices sit on the occupied land of the Duwamish and by the shared waters of the Coast Salish people, who have been here thousands of years and remain. Learn about practicing land acknowledgment.