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Is hospital readmission linked to alcohol use and social factors?Drs. Katharine Bradley and Gwen Lapham studied drinking habits and hospital readmission. They found that underlying social determinants might be the connection.
social determinants of health, drinking habits, hospital readmission
2016-05-02
Gastric bypass surgery beats intensive lifestyle and medical intervention for diabetesDr. David Arterburn reflects on CROSSROADS randomized controlled trial of Group Health patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
2016-04-29
It’s your digital information—shouldn’t you decide who uses it and how?In our daily lives, we generate a trail of personal data. Dr. Andrea Hartzler is making sure we have a say in how our data are used.
patient-generated health data, ehealth, fitbit
2016-04-25
What research matters for the 21st century?Group Health leaders and national public health experts weighed in on GHRI’s future role in health care. Dr. Eric B. Larson tells what we learned.
research, social determinants of health, SDoH, global health
2016-04-21
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
healthy weight, Depression, obesity
2016-04-19
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.
2016-04-19
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.
2016-04-14
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.