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Weight controlled better with bupropion (Wellbutrin) than with other antidepressantsDr. David Arterburn describes his research on Group Health patients’ weight after 2 years on various antidepressants
One antidepressant shown to control weight during 2-year studyResearch at Kaiser Permanente points to bupropion (Wellbutrin) as first choice for overweight and obese patients with depression.
Saddle up and join me for Bike Everywhere monthGroup Health supports Bike Everywhere in May. Draft off Rob Penfold as he offers tips, ride suggestions, and encouragement.
- Group Health Research Institute hires 4 new scientific investigators
Researchers in pharmaco-economics, implementation science, biostatistics, and alcohol and addiction treatment will join the faculty this summer.
What’s the most common mosquito-borne threat to kids? (It’s not Zika.)KPWHRI’s Dr. Lisa Jackson is developing two clinical trials for malaria vaccines. She says Zika awareness may help prevent this far more prevalent killer.
Superman vs. Mighty Mouse? For suicide prevention, all super heroes are welcomePeople struggling for survival don’t need research that pits antidepressants against psychotherapy, writes Dr. Greg Simon. They just need to get care that works for them.
The fallout from selling doubt about scienceVirginia Immanuel, GHRI director of information technology, reviews a book (now a movie) about misrepresenting scientific evidence. Bad idea, she writes.
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