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Breast-biopsy delays after mammogram more likely for Black, Asian womenDisparities at screening sites may influence lag in follow-ups.
breast cancer screening, mammograms, biopsy delays
2022-07-11
Enlightened aging: Forgetful need not lead to fretfulAge-related memory changes are not always cause for concern, writes Eric Larson, MD, MPH.
Alzheimer’s disease, health aging, memory changes
2022-07-08
Predicting and preventing missed clinic visitsBiostatistician Yates Coley reports on new predictive analytics work that’s decreasing missed visits at KP Washington.
learning health system, ACT Center, missed visits, predictive analytics
2022-06-30
COVID-19 vaccines safe for people who are pregnantNew data should increase confidence in vaccine safety among people who are pregnant and more at risk for COVID-19 complications.
pregnancy, COVID-19, vaccine safety
2022-06-29
IUD perforation: Rare but important to know aboutNew study results in more precise language in the federally mandated warning about this possibility.
IUDs, uterine perforation, Mirena IUD
2022-06-15
Can where you move impact future weight gain?A new study finds that moving from low- to high-density neighborhoods might be related to reductions in weight gain.
urban density, weight gain, neighborhoods, relocating
2022-06-13
Volunteers needed for GEMS+ studyNIH-funded study will test a new health app for smokers living with HIV.
HIV+ smokers, health app, volunteers needed
2022-06-07
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