News and Events

  • Simpler models to identify suicide risk perform similarly to more complex ones

    Simpler models to identify suicide risk perform similarly to more complex ones

    Models that are easier to explain and use could have better uptake in health care settings.

  • For Women's History Month: Q&A with scientific leaders

    For Women's History Month: Q&A with scientific leaders

    KPWHRI’s executive director and scientific division leaders share their career paths, advice.

  • Using texting, stories to increase screening for colorectal cancer

    Using texting, stories to increase screening for colorectal cancer

    Addressing barriers can help more people complete screenings on time.


Research

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Improving cancer prevention and early detection

How KPWHRI is contributing to better cancer screening and better outcomes for patients.

News

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Toolkit offers guidance for people with persistent pain

The new comprehensive resource was written from the perspective of patients experiencing ongoing pain.  

Research roundup

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What's new in cannabis use research?

Use in pregnancy and screening in primary care studied by KPWHRI’s Kiel, Matson, and Lapham.

New findings

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Overcoming undervaccination

Clarissa Hsu, PhD, asked parents why they decline or delay vaccinating their children to explore ways to overcome barriers to getting vaccinated.

2022 in review

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Top research highlights in 2022

From cardiovascular health to cancer screening, these are the research stories that made headlines over the last year.

KPWHRI in the Media

Aruna Kamineni, PhD, MPH, comments on new study of cancer screening guidelines

NCI study analyzes the harms from cancer screening

Managed Healthcare Executive, Dec. 8, 2022


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