The MsFLASH research network has renewed funding to study healthy ways to reduce menopause symptoms. Dr. Katherine Newton tells what we've learned so far.The MsFLASH research network has renewed funding to study healthy ways to reduce menopause symptoms. Dr. Katherine Newton tells what we've learned so far. by Katherine M. Newton, …… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/nov-2015/msflash-continue-helping-women-manage-menopause
Dr. Beverly Green describes how mailing kits to hard-to-reach patients boosted results in a long-term randomized controlled trial.Dr. Beverly Green describes how mailing kits to hard-to-reach patients boosted results in a long-term randomized controlled trial. by Beverly Green, MD, MPH, a family physician at…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/nov-2015/mailing-colon-cancer-screening-kits-still-works-well
As Thanksgiving approaches, Dr. Jennifer McClure reflects on why we shouldn’t forget another important day this month, the Great American Smokeout. Chart data compiled from The Health Consequences of Smoking: 50 Years of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Di…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/nov-2015/november-19-great-day-celebrate-life-going-smoke-free
Pragmatic trials address real-world issues. In his monthly newsletter, Dr. Eric B. Larson suggests asking your guests what's important to them as physicians, patients, and caregivers.Pragmatic trials address real-world issues. In his monthly newsletter, Dr. Eric B. Larson suggests asking your guests what's important to them as physicians, patients, and caregive…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/nov-2015/healthy-topic-thanksgiving-pragmatic-trials
Group Health psychiatrist and researcher will be among national leaders advising on Initiative’s Cohort Program Group Health psychiatrist and researcher will be among national leaders advising on Initiative’s Cohort Program SEATTLE—The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has appointed Grego…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/nov-2015/nih-appoints-dr-greg-simon-precision-medicine-advisory-panel
For underrepresented communities especially, partnering with grantees makes sense, says CCHE’s Maggie Jones.For underrepresented communities especially, partnering with grantees makes sense, says CCHE’s Maggie Jones. by Maggie Jones, MPH, evaluation services manager at the Center for Co…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/nov-2015/community-health-evaluations-reap-greater-success-when-grant-makers-use-participatory-approach
The perils of prescription pain medications have been in the news lately. Your patients are rightly wondering what they need to know about the best way forward when they are prescribed an opioid medication. by Laura-Mae Baldwin, MD, MPH, Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington The perils of prescription pain medications have been …… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/nov-2015/Prescription_painkiller_abuse_Empowering_patients_to_ask_questions
What causes it, who gets it, and what works?What causes it, who gets it, and what works? What causes depression? Depression probably never has a single cause. Depression does tend to run in families. Genetics can make…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/nov-2015/Depression_Answers_to_3_frequently_asked_questions