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Mailed HPV test kits are cost-effective for screening
Study provides economic rationale for health systems to adopt mailed kits for cervical cancer screening.
Research
Acupuncture safe and effective for chronic low back pain in older adults
NIH-funded study finds that acupuncture improves pain, physical functioning.
Research
Helping first-time screeners know when to return
Well-timed outreach in print and video can boost awareness of repeat screening for lung cancer, study finds.
Research
Frequent standing may boost heart health after menopause
Study suggests taking short standing breaks can improve health even if total sitting time stays the same.
Research
Study links medical imaging to cancer risk in children
New research finds that 10% of pediatric blood and bone marrow cancers may have stemmed from radiation exposure.
KPWHRI in the media
Study co-led by KPWHRI finds acupuncture effective for chronic low back pain in older adults.
Study links acupuncture to back-pain relief
Good Morning America, Sept. 15, 2025
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