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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
How to maximize screening for colon cancer?Research informs care as Kaiser Permanente Washington, exceeding 80 percent screening rate, launches home-based ‘FIT First’ pilot.
2019-03-06
Think globally, act locally: KPWHRI helps improve care with the Bree CollaborativeKPWHRI investigators contribute time, knowledge, and expertise to better care in Washington State around opioid prescribing, chronic pain, and more
patient safety, opioids, quality, cost, Bree Collaborative
2019-03-01
KPWHRI’s mentorship awards honor Deborah King and Dr. Diana BuistThe annual award honors those who commit to helping co-workers grow
2019-02-28
Medical anthropologist Dr. Marlaine Figueroa Gray named assistant investigatorAn expert in qualitative methods, she studies what matters most in experience of health and illness.
anthropology, qualitative research
2019-02-28
Esketamine: How to assess new antidepressant’s efficacyDr. Gregory Simon says research is needed to see if this new drug for persistent depression will prevent suicides.
mental health, Depression, medications, prescription medication safety, suicide prevention, antidepressant
2019-02-28
Can targeted flu vaccines lower hospitalization risk?Dr. Paula Lozano describes an effort to find KP Washington members who would benefit most from preventive services.
flu vaccine, learning health system, vaccination, inlfuenza
2019-02-20
Healthy Findings Blog
Closing the gap in recognizing cognitive impairment
Leveraging research to improve dementia screening, diagnosis, and care.
