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Self-collection kits boost cervical cancer screening
A new approach to HPV testing reduces pelvic exams and helps more people get screened, a study finds.
New funding
KPWHRI awarded funding to study antinausea drugs in pregnancy
Findings will help pregnant people make informed treatment decisions.
Research
Eye changes may signal Alzheimer’s disease risk
Routine eye exams could identify people at increased risk by assessing signs of age-related macular degeneration.
Research
Experts convene to advance brain aging research
The 2026 ACT Research Symposium showcased innovations and milestones, celebrating 5 years of expanded funding.
News
Welcoming LHS E-STAR Cohort 3 scholars
New E-STAR scholars will lead projects with CHAS Health, HealthPoint, and Kaiser Permanente Washington.
KPWHRI in the media
Study co-led by KPWHRI finds acupuncture effective for chronic low back pain in older adults.
Study links acupuncture to back-pain relief
Good Morning America, Sept. 15, 2025
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