june 2022

New findings on treating hypertension in pregnancy

A study led by Sascha Dublin, MD, PhD, finds similar outcomes for 3 hypertension medications, filling an evidence gap.

Researchers begin clinical trial to assess schistosomiasis vaccine

Participant in KPWHRI trial receives world’s first-ever injection of investigational SchistoShield vaccine.
 

Can where you move impact future weight gain?

A new study finds that moving from low- to high-density neighborhoods might be related to reductions in weight gain.

Volunteers needed for GEMS+ study

The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, will test a new health app for smokers living with HIV.

IUD perforation: Rare but important to know about

New findings about the risk of uterine puncture during IUD placement results in more precise language in federally mandated warning. 
 

What is shared decision-making?

KPWHRI researchers explore how best to discuss treatment options with a medical provider.

KPWHRI in the media

Bradley discusses alcohol screening

Kathy Bradley, MD, MPH, was interviewed on the GIST Healthcare Daily podcast about the new Core Resource on Alcohol from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

Celebrating pride MONTH

This pride month, consider how love unites

Join Kaiser Permanente in celebrating Pride Month and learn about our longstanding support and advocacy for our LGBTQ+ members, employees, physicians, and community.

Recognition

• Dublin joins FDA committee
• Matson receives award for academic excellence
• Larson joins National Academy of Sciences committee
• Yeung speaks about health economics and outcomes
• KPWHRI researchers contribute to clinician resource
• KPWHRI represented at ARM 2022
• Lewis shares implementation science expertise
• Glass, Lapham, and Wartko speak about implementing substance use care

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