November – December 2024
A single question helps identify patients at higher risk of cannabis use disorder
One in five people who use cannabis daily at risk for moderate to severe use disorder.
Suicide attempts decreased after adding suicide care to primary care
Safety planning and risk screening improved outcomes for adult patients.
ACT Study contributes to understanding Alzheimer’s disease in brain cells
Mapping the disease at the cellular level identifies possible new treatment targets.
Supporting young adults through cancer and beyond
A potential new care model for young cancer survivors centers patient needs, support networks.
Researchers begin trial for high-dose flu vaccine
KPWHRI is seeking volunteers ages 50 to 64 who have not received this season’s flu vaccine to join the trial.
First 2 scholars selected for program training early-career scientists
LHS E-STAR scholars will conduct research projects to improve health care.
KPWHRI in the media
Understanding the connection between vision loss and dementia
Thanks in part to the Eye ACT study, vision loss is now recognized as a modifiable risk factor for dementia. Affiliate researcher Cecilia Lee, MD, discussed her research with KING 5 News.
As the year draws to a close, we'd like to express our sincere appreciation for you — our community of collaborators, funders, study participants, and supporters. We couldn’t ask for better partners as we work to improve health and health care for all.
Recognition
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Land Acknowledgment
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.