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Discussing patients’ concerns about cost of care
Dr. Nora Henrikson discusses her Annals of Internal Medicine paper on improving clinical teams' conversations about cost with cancer patients. (Vimeo 3:50)
KPWHRI in the media
Tech moves: Kaiser Permanente names head of research in Washington state
GeekWire, Jun 20, 2019
Identifying and treating PTSD
Q13 - KCPQ TV, Jun 7, 2019
Is MRI screening worth it for breast cancer survivors?
HealthDay, Jun 4, 2019
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Many older adults fall at home in well-lit rooms
Washington Post, Jun 4, 2019
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healthy findings blog
6 ways to help rural clinics to manage opioids better
A research team led by Dr. Michael Parchman uses new ways to support small clinics in reducing opioid use in the rural Pacific Northwest.
Do 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 people with dementia.
Phentermine seems safe, effective for long-term weight loss
David Arterburn, MD, MPH, discusses reassuring news from his PCORnet study of most the widely used anti-obesity drug in the United States.
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recent news
Top pediatrician-scientist chosen to lead KPWHRI
Dr. Rita Mangione-Smith brings expertise in quality improvement and health systems from leadership posts at Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine.
Why better dental care may help smokers quit
Dr. Jennifer McClure reflects on a decade of work developing and studying the Oral Health 4 Life program and how the effort will go forward.
Symposium builds LHS community in Seattle area
With a focus on learning health system research, scholars and faculty from the CATALyST program's 4 partnering institutions shared insights and support.
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