KPWHRI in the Media
News media often cover Kaiser Permanente Washington research.
Here are selected mentions.
2024
Treating depression in adults
Gregory Simon, MD, MPH, appeared on a podcast to discuss depression treatment, focused on his recently published review paper looking at effective treatment approaches.
- JAMA Clinical Reviews podcast, June 10
Managing depression in adults
Lower long-term risk of blood clots after bariatric surgery
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A study led by Laura Harrington, PhD, MPH, showed that people with severe obesity who have bariatric surgery have a substantially lower long-term risk of venous blood clots than those who don’t have the surgery.
- Medscape, June 17
Bariatric surgery-associated VTE risk decreases in long term
Sugar-sweetened beverage tax may be effective for reducing obesity
David Arterburn, MD, MPH, contributed to research that found that a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Seattle was associated with a decrease in BMI (body mass index) among children.
- Infectious Disease Advisor, June 12
Sugar sweetened beverage tax associated with lower BMI among children
June
Understanding high blood pressure
Beverly Green, MD, MPH, was interviewed by AARP for a series of articles on high blood pressure.
May
FDA approval of home HPV testing
KPWHRI research was mentioned in an article on the FDA’s approval of self-collection options for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, which allow people to test at home.
- MedPage Today, May 15
FDA approves new self-collection option for HPV testing
Understanding the needs of young cancer survivors
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A study led by Karen Wernli, PhD, helps identify how health systems can meet the needs of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors by looking at emergency department use in the 5 years after a cancer diagnosis.
Lower long-term risk of blood clots after bariatric surgery
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A study led by Laura Harrington, PhD, MPH, showed that people with severe obesity who have bariatric surgery have a substantially lower long-term risk of venous blood clots than those who don’t have the surgery.
Keynote for obesity conference highlighted
Senior Investigator David Arterburn, MD, MPH, was highlighted as the keynote speaker for the Obesity Medicine Association’s annual meeting in Denver.
Reducing sitting improves blood pressure for older adults
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A new study led by Senior Investigator Dori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH, used a relatively simple approach to reduce sitting time for a group of older adults by around 30 minutes a day. The reduction in sedentary time led to meaningful improvements in blood pressure.
- Cardiology Advisor, May 1
Decreasing sitting time 30 minutes reduces systolic blood pressure in older adults
April
Reducing sitting improves blood pressure for older adults
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A new study led by Senior Investigator Dori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH used a relatively simple approach to reduce sitting time for a group of older adults by around 30 minutes a day. The reduction in sedentary time led to meaningful improvements in blood pressure.
- Borneo Bulletin, April 23
Sit less and feel better - The Star, April 14
Seniors, sit less to get your high blood pressure down - MSN.com, April 8
Reducing sitting time by 30 minutes a day could help lower blood pressure in seniors - DayFR Euro, April 8
The position to adopt after 60 to lower your blood pressure - The Reportify, April 4
Seniors lower blood pressure by sitting less, study reveals - New Telegraph Nigeria, April 4
Seniors: 30 minutes reduced sitting time lowers blood pressure - Le Figaro, April 2
Passer moins de temps assis améliore autant la tension que le sport - Healio, April 2
Intervention reduces systolic BP, daily sitting time in older adults
Keynote for obesity conference highlighted
Senior Investigator David Arterburn, MD, MPH, was highlighted as the keynote speaker for the Obesity Medicine Association’s annual meeting in Denver.
- Healio, April 18
Q&A: Obesity Medicine 2024 is ‘a pinnacle moment,’ featuring latest updates in treatment
Evidence shows benefits of activity for healthy aging
Senior Investigator Dori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH, was interviewed for an article on older women rowers and the benefits of exercise for mental acuity, cardiovascular health, and independence.
- Seattle Times, April 5
Inspiring Seattle rowers: ‘boys in the boat,’ and now, women age 70 and up
March
Reducing sitting improves blood pressure for older adults
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A new study led by Senior Investigator Dori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH, used a relatively simple approach to reduce sitting time by around 30 minutes a day for a group of older adults. The reduction in sedentary time led to meaningful improvements in blood pressure.
- HealthDay News, March 29
Sedentary behavior reduction intervention cuts sitting time, BP in seniors - News Medical Life Sciences, March 29
Sit less, live healthier: Trial shows blood pressure drops with less sitting - MSN, March 28
Sitting 30 minutes less per day may cut high blood pressure among seniors - Mirage News, March 28
- Trial shows sitting reduction boosts seniors’ blood pressure
- McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, March 28
App program lowers sitting time, improves blood pressure in older adul - U.S. News & World Report, March 28
Just 30 minutes less sitting time per day cuts seniors’ high blood pressure - MedicineNet, March 28
Just 30 minutes less sitting time per day cuts seniors’ high blood pressure - WCBS-NY, March 28 (no link)
- WINS-AM, March 28 (no link)
- Medical Xpress, March 27
New trial highlights promising intervention to reduce sitting and improve blood pressure in older adults - Becker’s Hospital Review, March 27
Less sitting tied to lower blood pressure in older adults: Kaiser study - Medical News Today, March 27
How sitting affects the health of older adults and what they can do to become more active - Medical Dialogues, March 27
Health coaching intervention may reduce sitting time and improve BP in older adults: JAMA
Telehealth usage in 2022
Senior Investigator Robert Penfold, PhD, co-authored a study on use of telehealth. The study found that in 2022, many patients opted for telehealth visits even when in-person visits were available, supporting the importance of telehealth as an option.
- mHealth Intelligence, March 26
Female, chronically ill patients more likely to use telehealth
February
New findings on bariatric surgery
Senior Investigator David Arterburn, MD, MPH, coauthored a study with colleagues that compared bariatric surgery to medication and lifestyle changes for people with type 2 diabetes. Those who had surgical treatment had better glycemic control, less medication usage, and higher rates of remission 7 years later.
- Becker’s Hospital Review, Feb. 27
Surgery better for diabetes than medical, lifestyle changes, 4 systems find
Home tests increase cervical cancer screening rates
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A collaborative study with the University of Washington, led by Affiliate Investigator Rachel Winer, PhD, MPH, and Senior Investigator Beverly Green, MD, MPH, found that mailing home testing kits for the human papillomavirus (HPV) directly to patients significantly increased cervical cancer screening rates.
- Kitsap Sun, Feb. 17
How to screen for HPV at home
Advice for home blood pressure monitoring
Research led by Senior Investigator Beverly Green, MD, MPH, has shown that blood pressure taken at home is the most accurate method for diagnosing hypertension. Her tips for home blood pressure monitoring were featured in a column.
- Spokesman Review, Feb. 8
There’s no place like home to monitor blood pressure (no link)
January
Increasing medication treatment for opioid use disorder
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The PRimary Care Opioid Use Disorder treatment (PROUD) trial, led by Collaborative Scientist Paige Wartko, PhD, MPH, and Senior Investigator Kathy Bradley, MD, MPH, was referenced in an article discussing substance use treatment in primary care.
- Medical Economics, Jan. 9
‘Addiction is a chronic medical illness that's treatable,’ and primary care physicians can help
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