November – December 2022
Researchers begin trial for mRNA flu vaccine
The investigational vaccine is in the third phase of trials and targets flu strains expected to circulate this winter.
Asking about firearm access can normalize and support dialogue for patients
New findings provide roadmap for addressing barriers and improving suicide prevention.
Home blood pressure monitoring: From study to clinic
Beverly Green, MD, MPH, and Kaiser Permanente Washington work to improve hypertension care.
Improving reporting of cancer screening harms
KPWHRI's Aruna Kamineni, PhD, MPH, discusses her recent study on how guidelines report screening risks.
Evaluating approaches to address equitable access to telehealth
A new study from the Center for Community Health and Evaluation sheds light on virtual care delivery among vulnerable patients.
Research roundup on natural language processing and machine learning
NLP algorithms are helping scientists analyze doctor's notes for insights about drug reactions, dementia, and cannabis use.
A call for stronger focus on health equity in learning health systems training
Early-career scientists provide attainable, thoughtful steps to a more equitable future.
How did the pandemic impact hospital visits with animals?
Top pediatric oncology hospitals reported lasting changes to programs involving visits with animals.
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