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Stopping the opioid epidemic: Priority research at KPWHRIOpioid misuse and overdose are now a national priority. For decades, KPWHRI has worked to help patients find safe, effective ways to manage chronic pain.
chronic pain, opioids, addiction, opioid use disorder
2020-08-13
Can you lose and maintain weight by eating mindfully?Robin Garcia and David Arterburn’s personal and professional paths converge in a pilot project.
mindfulness, mobile apps, weight management
2020-08-12
Which prescription drug policies control patient costs?Americans worry about medication and health care costs. Dr. Kai Yeung studies policies and laws to reduce them.
prescription drugs, costs, pharmacoeconomics
2020-08-05
New Lancet report offers hope for preventing dementiaDr. Eric B. Larson, a report contributor, answers questions about reducing risks, disparities, and threats from COVID-19.
dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Lancet Commission, COVID
2020-07-30
Integrating personalized and population medicineIn JAMA, Kaiser Permanente and PCORI experts outline principles for applying genomic data to community health.
personalized medicine, precision medicine, population health, genomics
2020-07-30
Lung cancer screening guidelines are changingNow’s the time, Dr. Wernli says, to weigh in on lowering eligible age and pack-years smoked.
screening, lung cancer, low dose CT scan
2020-07-28
Benefit of 3D mammogram less with very dense breastsBut for most women, digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer detection and reduces recalls.
dense breasts, cancer screening, 3D mammograms, tomosynthesis
2020-07-28
