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KPWHRI in the Media

 

News media often cover Kaiser Permanente Washington research.
Here are selected mentions.

 

2024


February 1–29

New findings on bariatric surgery

Senior Investigator David Arterburn, MD, MPH, coauthored a study with colleagues that compared bariatric surgery to medication and lifestyle changes for people with type 2 diabetes. Those who had surgical treatment had better glycemic control, less medication usage, and higher rates of remission 7 years later.


Home tests increase cervical cancer screening rates

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A collaborative study with the University of Washington, led by Affiliate Investigator Rachel Winer, PhD, MPH, and Senior Investigator Beverly Green, MD, MPH, found that mailing home testing kits for the human papillomavirus (HPV) directly to patients significantly increased cervical cancer screening rates.


Advice for home blood pressure monitoring

Research led by Senior Investigator Beverly Green, MD, MPH, has shown that blood pressure taken at home is the most accurate method for diagnosing hypertension. Her tips for home blood pressure monitoring were featured in a column.

  • Spokesman Review, Feb. 8
    There’s no place like home to monitor blood pressure (no link)

January 1–31

Increasing medication treatment for opioid use disorder

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The PRimary Care Opioid Use Disorder treatment (PROUD) trial, led by Collaborative Scientist Paige Wartko, PhD, MPH, and Senior Investigator Kathy Bradley, MD, MPH, was referenced in an article discussing substance use treatment in primary care.


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For more on Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute news, please contact:

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