KP Washington Health Research InstituteHow is biostatistician Susan Shortreed improving care?A love of problem-solving, math, and health science drive Dr. Shortreed’s work for better mental health treatmentDec 30, 2019Dec 30, 2019
KP Washington Health Research InstituteFrom 17 years to 17 months: Implementation of suicide risk assessmentDr. Greg Simon discusses the fast uptake of a new system for predicting patients’ suicide risk, arising from work by the Mental Health…Dec 30, 2019Dec 30, 2019
KP Washington Health Research InstituteLessons in screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACES)KPWHRI’s Center for Community Health and Evaluation proposes 5 necessary elements based on its recent work with partner programs.Dec 30, 2019Dec 30, 2019
KP Washington Health Research InstituteVaping: Friend or foe?Dr. Jennifer McClure talks about the recent rise in deaths and injuries associated with vaping and what you should know about this risk.Dec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019
KP Washington Health Research InstituteBebe Rexha can call herself whatever she wantsThe singer-songwriter’s acknowledging that she has bipolar disorder offers a valuable reminder of how actions speak louder than words.May 8, 2019May 8, 2019
KP Washington Health Research InstitutePreventing firearm injury and death: A priority for care providers and researchersHealth care systems, hospitals, and researchers have a role in preventing gun injury and death, says Dr. David Grossman. Kaiser Permanente…Apr 30, 2019Apr 30, 2019
KP Washington Health Research InstituteHealth-care-systems researchers foster enduring partnerships at 25th anniversaryAttendees of the 2019 Health Care Systems Research Network conference discussed data sharing, gender equality, new papers, and much more.Apr 26, 2019Apr 26, 2019
KP Washington Health Research InstituteDo drugs cause falls for adults with dementia?Researchers find a relationship between prescribed central nervous system-active medications and increased risk of falling among older…Apr 9, 2019Apr 9, 2019
KP Washington Health Research InstituteUsing phentermine for weight loss more than 3 months seems safe and effectiveDr. Arterburn discusses reassuring news from his PCORnet study of most widely used anti-obesity drug in the United States.Mar 22, 20191Mar 22, 20191
KP Washington Health Research InstituteEsketamine: How to assess new antidepressant’s efficacyDr. Gregory Simon says research is needed to see if this new drug for persistent depression will prevent suicides.Feb 28, 2019Feb 28, 2019