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Superman vs. Mighty Mouse? For suicide prevention, all super heroes are welcome

People struggling for survival don’t need research that pits antidepressants against psychotherapy, writes Dr. Greg Simon. They just need to get care that works for them.
People struggling for survival don’t need research that pits antidepressants against psychotherapy, writes Dr. Greg Simon. They just need to get care that works for them. By Greg ……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/april/depression-treatment

It’s your digital information—shouldn’t you decide who uses it and how?

In our daily lives, we generate a trail of personal data. Dr. Andrea Hartzler is making sure we have a say in how our data are used.
In our daily lives, we generate a trail of personal data. Dr. Andrea Hartzler is making sure we have a say in how our data are used. by Andrea Hartzler, PhD, Group Health Research……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/april/its-your-digital-information-shouldnt-you-decide-who-uses-it-and-how

Saddle up and join me for Bike Everywhere month

Group Health supports Bike Everywhere in May. Draft off Rob Penfold as he offers tips, ride suggestions, and encouragement.
Group Health supports Bike Everywhere in May. Draft off Rob Penfold as he offers tips, ride suggestions, and encouragement. by Rob Penfold, PhD, Group Health Research Institute as……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/april/saddle-and-join-me-bike-everywhere-month

Weight controlled better with bupropion (Wellbutrin) than with other antidepressants

Dr. David Arterburn describes his research on Group Health patients’ weight after 2 years on various antidepressants
Dr. David Arterburn describes his research on Group Health patients’ weight after 2 years on various antidepressants by David Arterburn, MD, MPH, senior investigator at Group Heal……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/april/weight-controlled-better-bupropion-wellbutrin-other-antidepressants

What research matters for the 21st century?

Group Health leaders and national public health experts weighed in on GHRI’s future role in health care. Dr. Eric B. Larson tells what we learned.
Group Health leaders and national public health experts weighed in on GHRI’s future role in health care. Dr. Eric B. Larson tells what we learned. The future of health research wa……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/april/what-research-matters-21st-century

Gastric bypass surgery beats intensive lifestyle and medical intervention for diabetes

Dr. David Arterburn reflects on CROSSROADS randomized controlled trial of Group Health patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Dr. David Arterburn reflects on CROSSROADS randomized controlled trial of Group Health patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes by David Arterburn, MD, MPH, a senior investigator……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/april/gastric-bypass-surgery-beats-intensive-lifestyle-and-medical-intervention-diabetes