In the news
We list selected mentions of Group Health research in news media this year, in reverse chronological order. Some links may require a subscription to view the content. Please check the terms and conditions on these websites and follow their rules to avoid violating copyright law when visiting them. We can’t provide you with copies of articles.
January 1-31, 2012
Rate of additional surgery varies after partial mastectomy
Bloomberg Businessweek, Jan 31, 2012
Many breast cancer patients need repeat surgery after lumpectomy
People with dementia have more preventable hospitalizations
Alzheimer Research Forum, Jan 25, 2012
Dementia patients hospitalized twice as often as healthy peers
MedPage Today, Jan 11, 2012
Dementia patients more likely to be hospitalized
HealthDay, Jan 10, 2012
Dementia may lead to avoidable hospitalizations
How does team care improve depression and diabetes?
American Medical News, Jan 25, 2012
Depressed patients benefit from team model in managing numerous illnesses
Quotes Elizabeth Lin, MD, MPH
MedPage Today, Jan 10, 2012
Complex patients benefit from team approach
Quotes Elizabeth Lin, MD, MPH
Most people fudge numbers on weight and height surveys
Chiropractic Economics, Jan 31, 2012
Study: People fudge numbers on weight surveys
Quotes Dori Rosenberg, PhD
Alternative approaches to healing
Good Housekeeping, Feb 2012
Acupuncture vs. pain
Massage Today, Feb 2012
Massage therapy reduces low back pain
Quotes Karen Sherman, PhD, MPH
Washington Post, Jan 31, 2012
Acupuncture-enhanced treatment performs better than standard therapies alone
Quotes Karen Sherman, PhD, MPH
Natural Health, Jan 11, 2012
Say no to the knife
Quotes Daniel Cherkin, PhD
Psychology Today, Jan 9, 2012
The yoga revolution... and its opponents
Mentions Karen Sherman, PhD, MPH
ABC News Medical Unit blog, Jan 6, 2012
4 ways to practice safe yoga
Quotes Karen Sherman, PhD, MPH
Montreal Gazette, Jan 5, 2012
Fitness 2012: Seeking eternal youth, shoeless running, tech and more
Aging and geriatrics
AARP magazine, Feb/Mar 2012
Age-proof your brain
Quotes Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH
Medscape, Jan 26, 2012
Cognitive activity may reduce brain amyloid deposition
Quotes Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH
Mental health
The Buffalo News, Jan 31, 2012
Online contact improves care
Health services and economics
Healthcare Intelligence Network, Jan 9, 2012
Six principles of a medical home pilot
AHRQ Research Activities, Jan 2012
Primary care coordination is more difficult for patients who see many specialists
Health policy
Medscape, Jan 25, 2012
An ACO visionary talks implementation, healthcare reform
The American Prospect, Jan 5, 2012
Tocqueville for toffs