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Race, income, education affect access to 3D mammographyThe technology’s potential benefits to detect breast cancer earlier are not equally shared among all women, researchers find.
social determinants of health, breast cancer, disparities, mammography, breast screening
2021-02-19
Youth under 18 eligible for COVID vaccine trial registryA registry started by KPWHRI last year has sped up studies needed to protect the world against the novel coronavirus.
vaccine, pediatrics, COVID-19, Lisa Jackson, clinical trial
2021-02-12
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
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