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Of big data, systems change, research partnerships, and planting redwoodsA conversation with KPWHRI’s Dr. Michael Von Korff, ScD, as he retires after 36 years of transformative health research
chronic pain, Depression, opioids, collaborative care, Michael Von Korff
What motivates Dr. Kathy Bradley to study prevention of alcohol use disorders?With a passion for primary care and teaching, she aims to make high quality patient-centered care for substance use issues part of mainstream medical practice
SPARCC learns from communities about improving racial equityMid-project report on a 6-region initiative shows steps forward in prioritizing equity in community development
Do drugs cause falls for adults with dementia?A study shows central nervous system-active drugs may increase risk of falling in people with dementia.
- No magic bullet to prevent Alzheimer’s, but encouraging healthy behaviors could be key
I’ve long been amazed by people’s attraction to the appeal of one-shot remedies for complex health problems, for even the most sophisticated thinkers. Consider Nobel laureate Linus Pauling, for example, who believed vitamin C could be a cure for many illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. If only his theories had proven true. But unfortunately, years of scientific inquiry debunked this idea.
Washington state members begin joining the KP research biobankKPWHRI launches a phone-based recruitment pilot project in May. Outreach to diverse populations is key.
Phentermine for weight loss seems safe, effective longer termDr. David Arterburn explains reassuring findings about the nation's most widely used anti-obesity drug.
medications, obesity, weight loss, prescription medication safety
