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  • Eye changes may signal Alzheimer’s disease risk

    Eye changes may signal Alzheimer’s disease risk

    Routine eye exams could help identify people at increased risk by assessing signs of age-related macular degeneration, study finds.

  • Self-collection kits boost cervical cancer screening rates

    Self-collection kits boost cervical cancer screening rates

    KPWHRI has been at the forefront of research on a new approach to cervical cancer screening: giving people the option to skip the usual pelvic exam and collect their own samples to test for HPV, the virus that causes most cervical cancers. Now, a new study in NEJM Catalyst shows that this approach has boosted screening rates and is benefiting both patients and clinicians at Kaiser Permanente Washington.

  • Experts convene to advance brain aging research

    Experts convene to advance brain aging research

    The 2026 ACT Research Symposium showcased innovations and milestones, celebrating 5 years of expanded funding.

New funding

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KPWHRI awarded funding to study antinausea drugs in pregnancy

Findings will help pregnant people make informed treatment decisions.

2025 in review

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Top 2025 research highlights

From acupuncture for chronic back pain to improved cancer screening, these are the research stories that made headlines over the last year.

Research

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Autopsy study links BP drugs to possible brain benefits

Research supports theory that some blood pressure medications may provide extra protection against dementia.

Research

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Researchers begin trial of C. diff vaccine

KPWHRI is inviting Kaiser Permanente Washington members age 65 and older to take part.

Research

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Study sheds light on risk of metastatic recurrence among young cancer patients

The findings highlight the need for tailored survivorship care.

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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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