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Of big data, systems change, research partnerships, and planting redwoodsA conversation with KPWHRI’s Dr. Michael Von Korff, ScD, as he retires after 36 years of transformative health research
chronic pain, Depression, opioids, collaborative care, Michael Von Korff
2019-04-22
What motivates Dr. Kathy Bradley to study prevention of alcohol use disorders?With a passion for primary care and teaching, she aims to make high quality patient-centered care for substance use issues part of mainstream medical practice
alcohol, addiction, Katherine Bradley, substance use
2019-04-16
SPARCC learns from communities about improving racial equityMid-project report on a 6-region initiative shows steps forward in prioritizing equity in community development
2019-04-10
Do drugs cause falls for adults with dementia?A study shows central nervous system-active drugs may increase risk of falling in people with dementia.
2019-04-09
Washington state members begin joining the KP research biobankKPWHRI launches a phone-based recruitment pilot project in May. Outreach to diverse populations is key.
genetics, KP Research Bank, biobank
2019-03-26
Phentermine for weight loss seems safe, effective longer termDr. David Arterburn explains reassuring findings about the nation's most widely used anti-obesity drug.
medications, obesity, weight loss, prescription medication safety
2019-03-22
Study shows benefits of 3D mammographyDigital breast tomosynthesis reduced patient recalls with no change in cancer detection in research using Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium data.
2019-03-18
