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Building trust in primary careMichael Parchman, MD, MPH, explores how relationship-building, “sense-making conversations,” and patience can build trust and promote high-value care.
primary care, opioids, trust, de-prescribing, high-value care
2022-04-05
Volunteers needed for expanded COVID-19 booster trialNew arm of NIAID-sponsored mix-and-match trial will look at Novavax protein vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines, mix-and-match boosters, Novavax
2022-04-04
From research to practice: Making colon cancer screening easier for patientsKPWHRI’s Kilian Kimbel reflects on how the SOS study helped pave the way for a new program to find and treat colon cancer early.
colon cancer, home screening, FIT kit, fecal immunochemical test
2022-03-09
Celebrating the work of women in STEMOn International Women's Day, Washington STEM highlighted the work and career path of Lisa Jackson, MD, MPH.
COVID-19, vaccines, Women's History Month, International Women's Day
2022-03-09
Is blood pressure reading more accurate at home or clinic?Home blood pressure monitoring demonstrated to be an excellent alternative for making new diagnoses of hypertension.
hypertension, BP-CHECK, blood pressure readings, home BP monitoring
2022-03-03
Roundup of 3 recent studies on breast cancer screeningNew research spotlights overdiagnosis, MRI before surgery, and a new way of predicting breast cancer risk.
breast cancer, BCSC, breast cancer screening
2022-03-01
Lessons about aging from COVID-19Eric Larson, MD, MPH, shares ways to reduce social isolation and loneliness, no matter the cause.
aging, COVID-19, loneliness, social isolation
2022-02-07
Healthy Findings Blog
Closing the gap in recognizing cognitive impairment
Leveraging research to improve dementia screening, diagnosis, and care.
