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• Flu season never ends for Group Health researchers

  Although this year’s flu season is pretty typical, we’re seeing more hospitalizations of people under age 65 than normal, probably because H1N1 is the predominant virus and it affects younger people more than other flu strains.
• Greatest hits: How Group Health research changed the world in 2013

  How did Group Health research influence care in the real world? Whether our results made an immediate splash or rippled out more gradually, our year-end review shows our work is improving health outcomes, practice, and policy—at Group Health and beyond
• 2014: From uncertainty to confidence

  We at Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) felt unsure in early 2013 how sequestration and threats of government shutdown might harm our research, which is mostly federally funded. But we ended the year with confidence and hope.
• Scientific Highlights—January 2014

  Group Health Research Institute Scientific Highlights—January 2014
• People & Programs—January 2014

  Dr. Whiteside selected for Zero Suicide Advisory Board. Dr. Larson participates in G8 Dementia Summit. Patient-centered research: Dr. Wernli walks the talk. GHRI welcomes Dr. Chien as affiliate investigator
• Back pain: Research on new Group Health guidelines will shine light on changing systems of care

  Few health conditions are as common and confounding as back pain, the second leading cause of all doctor visits.
• No magic bullet, but cautious optimism in journey to halt dementia

  Last month brought good news for those interested in preventing or delaying dementia—which is predicted to triple between now and the year 2050, affecting 115 billion people worldwide.