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2024

December

Improving opioid use disorder treatment with nurse care management

A study led by Gwen Lapham, PhD, MPH, MSW, found that employing a nurse care manager and prescribing opioid agonists can increase the number of people entering treatment for opioid addiction in primary care settings.

October

Suicide care in primary care reduces suicide attempts

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A study led by Julie Angerhofer Richards, PhD, found that safety planning and risk screening in primary care led to a 25% decrease in the rate of suicide attempts in the 90 days after medical appointments.

ACT Study contributes to understanding Alzheimer’s disease in brain cells

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Mapping the disease at the cellular level identifies possible new treatment targets.

September

Suicide care in primary care reduces suicide attempts

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A study led by Julie Angerhofer Richards, PhD, found that safety planning and risk screening in primary care led to a 25% decrease in the rate of suicide attempts in the 90 days after medical appointments.

A new language around loss and death

Marlaine Figueroa Gray, PhD, authored a column for the Final Exit Network on how we talk about death, dying, and legacy.

Understanding the connection between vision loss and dementia

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Thanks in part to work from the Eye ACT study, led by affiliate researcher Cecilia Lee, MD, vision loss is now included as a modifiable risk factor for dementia. The research team is now expanding their cohort by testing people in their homes. 

August 

Addressing structural racism in clinical prediction models

Maricela Cruz, PhD, and Yates Coley, PhD, spoke about understanding the impact of structural racism in clinical prediction models and evaluating methods to mitigate bias. 

Understanding the connection between vision loss and dementia

Thanks in part to work from the Eye ACT study, led by KPWHRI affiliate researcher Cecilia Lee, MD, vision loss is now included as a modifiable risk factor for dementia by an international commission on dementia prevention.

A promising strategy for delaying or preventing memory loss


The Systematic Multi-domain Alzheimer’s Rsk Reduction Trial, or SMARRT, tested a personalized coaching intervention with participants at Kaiser Permanente Washington, targeting risk factors for dementia.

July

Breast cancer screening recommendations

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KPWHRI researchers contributed to a new analysis demonstrating that starting breast cancer screening at age 40 has advantages for reducing deaths and minimizing harms.

Regional award for contributions to public health

Yates Coley, PhD, was profiled after receiving a Health Care Heroes award from the Puget Sound Business Journal. The award recognizes those going above and beyond to serve their communities and broaden access to care.

Person-centered contraceptive counseling

Annie Hoopes, MD, MPH, discussed validating patient concerns and centering their needs when talking about contraception options.

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Treating depression in adults

Gregory Simon, MD, MPH, appeared on a podcast to discuss depression treatment, focused on his recently published review paper looking at effective treatment approaches.

Lower long-term risk of blood clots after bariatric surgery

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A study led by Laura Harrington, PhD, MPH, showed that people with severe obesity who have bariatric surgery have a substantially lower long-term risk of venous blood clots than those who don’t have the surgery.

Sugar-sweetened beverage tax may be effective for reducing obesity

David Arterburn, MD, MPH, contributed to research that found that a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Seattle was associated with a decrease in BMI (body mass index) among children.

Understanding high blood pressure

Beverly Green, MD, MPH, was interviewed by AARP for a series of articles on high blood pressure.

May

FDA approval of home HPV testing

KPWHRI research was mentioned in an article on the FDA’s approval of self-collection options for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, which allow people to test at home.

Understanding the needs of young cancer survivors

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A study led by Karen Wernli, PhD, helps identify how health systems can meet the needs of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors by looking at emergency department use in the 5 years after a cancer diagnosis.

Lower long-term risk of blood clots after bariatric surgery

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A study led by Laura Harrington, PhD, MPH, showed that people with severe obesity who have bariatric surgery have a substantially lower long-term risk of venous blood clots than those who don’t have the surgery.

Keynote for obesity conference highlighted

Senior Investigator David Arterburn, MD, MPH, was highlighted as the keynote speaker for the Obesity Medicine Association’s annual meeting in Denver.

Reducing sitting improves blood pressure for older adults

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A new study led by Senior Investigator Dori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH, used a relatively simple approach to reduce sitting time for a group of older adults by around 30 minutes a day. The reduction in sedentary time led to meaningful improvements in blood pressure.

April

Reducing sitting improves blood pressure for older adults

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A new study led by Senior Investigator Dori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH used a relatively simple approach to reduce sitting time for a group of older adults by around 30 minutes a day. The reduction in sedentary time led to meaningful improvements in blood pressure.

Keynote for obesity conference highlighted

Senior Investigator David Arterburn, MD, MPH, was highlighted as the keynote speaker for the Obesity Medicine Association’s annual meeting in Denver.

Evidence shows benefits of activity for healthy aging

Senior Investigator Dori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH, was interviewed for an article on older women rowers and the benefits of exercise for mental acuity, cardiovascular health, and independence.

March

Reducing sitting improves blood pressure for older adults

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A new study led by Senior Investigator Dori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH, used a relatively simple approach to reduce sitting time by around 30 minutes a day for a group of older adults. The reduction in sedentary time led to meaningful improvements in blood pressure.

Telehealth usage in 2022

Senior Investigator Robert Penfold, PhD, co-authored a study on use of telehealth. The study found that in 2022, many patients opted for telehealth visits even when in-person visits were available, supporting the importance of telehealth as an option.

February

New findings on bariatric surgery

Senior Investigator David Arterburn, MD, MPH, coauthored a study with colleagues that compared bariatric surgery to medication and lifestyle changes for people with type 2 diabetes. Those who had surgical treatment had better glycemic control, less medication usage, and higher rates of remission 7 years later.

Home tests increase cervical cancer screening rates

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A collaborative study with the University of Washington, led by Affiliate Investigator Rachel Winer, PhD, MPH, and Senior Investigator Beverly Green, MD, MPH, found that mailing home testing kits for the human papillomavirus (HPV) directly to patients significantly increased cervical cancer screening rates.

Advice for home blood pressure monitoring

Research led by Senior Investigator Beverly Green, MD, MPH, has shown that blood pressure taken at home is the most accurate method for diagnosing hypertension. Her tips for home blood pressure monitoring were featured in a column.

  • Spokesman Review, Feb. 8
    There’s no place like home to monitor blood pressure (no link)

January

Increasing medication treatment for opioid use disorder

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The PRimary Care Opioid Use Disorder treatment (PROUD) trial, led by Collaborative Scientist Paige Wartko, PhD, MPH, and Senior Investigator Kathy Bradley, MD, MPH, was referenced in an article discussing substance use treatment in primary care.

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