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Preventing dementia: Effects of hypertension drugsACT studies find medications to treat high blood pressure may differ in their impact on dementia risk, writes Dr. Eric B. Larson.
hypertension, dementia, blood pressure, Alzheimer’s
2021-02-03
CVD risk calculation: Can smaller clinics break through?KPWHRI researchers uncover the obstacles faced by smaller practices when integrating CVD risk calculators into primary care.
primary care, cardiovascular disease, CVD, Heart Month, CVD risk calculator
2021-02-02
CATALyST launches new round of scholar admissionsKPWHRI’s K12 scholar program is accepting letters of interest from early-career scientists to train in learning health systems research.
learning health system, CATALyST, early career scientists, LHS
2021-01-29
5 lessons from co-designing with patient partnersSarah Brush shares insights on engaging KP members in a Learning Health System project to revamp chronic pain care.
opioids, empathy, Pain, human-centered design
2021-01-26
KP biostatisticians help monitor COVID-19 vaccine safetyDr. Jennifer Nelson explains how Kaiser Permanente scientists are helping the CDC and FDA keep an eye out for rare adverse events.
2021-01-06
Finding our rhythm — KPWHRI shares songs to carry us into 2021Susan Brandzel cues up our tunes as we look ahead to better days in the new year.
2020-12-31
What’s the cost of mental health integration?Kaiser Permanente Washington shows price may not be a barrier to primary care implementation, Dr. Kai Yeung reports.
costs, behavioral health integration, integrated mental health
2020-12-28
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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.