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 treatment4 min read·Dec 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…4 min read·Dec 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.2 min read·Dec 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.3 min read·Dec 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.3 min read·May 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…3 min read·Apr 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.5 min read·Apr 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…4 min read·Apr 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.1 min read·Mar 22, 2019--1--1
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.3 min read·Feb 28, 2019----