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2007

• December 14, 2007: Health needs higher for kids of abused moms: Study finds link even if abuse occurred prior to child’s birth
• December 11, 2007: Accuracy of diagnostic mammograms varies by radiologist: Group Health team finds wide variability in nationwide study
• November 7, 2007: Group Health awarded $23 million for new vaccine research unit
• October 11, 2007: Two Group Health physician researchers elected to the Institute of Medicine
• October 1, 2007: Dr. Ed Wagner receives Picker Award for Excellence
• August 27, 2007: Statin treatment may curb Alzheimer’s brain changes: first direct evidence that widely used heart drugs may protect the brain
• July 20, 2007: Yearly mammograms protect breast cancer survivors: Cancer Research Network finds benefit for older women with no symptoms
• July 16, 2007: HMO Cancer Research Network funded at $20 million: national collaboration focuses on prevention, treatment, and health literacy
• July 1, 2007: Suicide attempts decline after depression treatment: Group Health study sheds new light on FDA warning for antidepressants
• June 5, 2007: Low libido in menopause linked to trouble sleeping: depression and night sweats also involved, say Group Health researchers
• March 22, 2007: Phone-based therapy eases depression long term: Group Health researchers combine it with drug treatment
• March 13, 2007: NCQA honors Dr. Ed Wagner for improving chronic illness care nationally
• January 22, 2007: Health care costs for abused women are significant

2006

• December 18, 2006: Black cohosh does not relieve menopausal hot flashes, Group Health researchers find
• December 4, 2006: Technology can’t replace doctors’ judgment in reading mammograms: Group Health study shows that computer-assisted detection (CAD) helps, but the doctors’ eyes are still essential
• November 20, 2006: Panic attacks are linked to poor outcomes for diabetic patients, Group Health study finds
• November 1, 2006: Regular follow-up important during antidepressant treatment—Advice comes amidst conflicting studies on suicide
• September 5, 2006: New model emphasizes breast density as a predictor of breast cancer risk, large study shows
  • Questions and answers about the new breast cancer risk models
• July 3, 2006: Group Health study reveals significant link between obesity and depression: Link is strongest among Caucasians and those with more education
• May 22, 2006: Good physical function linked to Alzheimer’s delay:  Research suggests mind-body connection
• May 16, 2006: Intimate partner violence found widespread: It harms women’s health, say Group Health researchers
• March 6, 2006: Top obesity researcher joins Group Health
• March 6, 2006: Reactions to last DTaP vaccine not prevented
• January 17, 2006: Exercise linked to later onset of dementia
• January 1, 2006: Suicide risk does not increase when adults start using antidepressants, Group Health study finds

2005

• December 19, 2005: Yoga is more effective than conventional exercise for low back pain, Group Health study finds
• November 28, 2005: Major study of pancreatic cancer features quick case identification
• October 27, 2005: Which drugs should health plans cover? Five principles guide decisions that improve patient safety and lower costs, say Group Health authors.
• August 10, 2005: Group Health and UW experts highlight the year’s top 10 medical findings
• July 5, 2005: New Group Health study finds association between common childhood infection and neurologic conditions
• April 28, 2005: A common bacterium leads to serious blood infections in many seniors, new Group Health Study finds
• March 3, 2005: Bone density testing linked to lower fracture rates, Group Health study finds
• March 1, 2005: JAMA commentary: Empathy is part of the healing process
• February 8, 2005: Certain gun storage practices can reduce risk of youth suicide and accidental injuries
• February 7, 2005: Bone density returns when teens stop using popular contraceptive, Group Health study finds
• January 3, 2005: Study links sexual behavior, genetic factors to increased risk of kidney infection in women under 50

2004

• November 22, 2004: UW awarded grant to study improvements in health care access and quality at Group Health Cooperative
• October 19, 2004: Absence of screening mammograms accounts for most late- stage cancer, study finds
• September 7, 2004: Study shows new model of asthma care reduces kids’ symptoms
• August 24, 2004: JAMA: Phone-based psychotherapy plus outreach work well for patients with depression, Group Health study finds
• June 7, 2004: Group Health Center for Health Studies awarded grants totaling more than $13 million
• May 12, 2004: Dr. Eric B. Larson wins Glaser Award—Medical Society honors director of Group Health Center for Health Studies
• April 19, 2004: Annals of Internal Medicine: Task force calls for innovation to quell "system chaos"
• April 7, 2004: David Grossman, MD, MPH, named director of preventive care
• April 4, 2004: How long can patients with Alzheimer’s disease survive? Researchers from Group Health and UW identify predictors
• February 17, 2004: JAMA: Antibiotic use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, Group Health study finds
• January 27, 2004: JAMA: Breast implants interfere with mammograms, Group Health study finds

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2003

• November 11, 2003: Better depression care for older adults also improves arthritis problems, study finds
• October 22, 2003: Health informatics investigator joins Group Health Center for Health Studies
• October 9, 2003: Exercise plus behavior management training for caregivers benefits Alzheimer’s patients, UW/Group Health study finds
• June 2, 2003: Massage works well for back pain, Group Health researchers report
• April 30, 2003: Pneumococcal vaccine does not reduce pneumonia risk in the elderly, Group Health study finds
• March 4, 2003: Popular hypertension drug does not increase cholesterol in healthy patients

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2002

• December 19, 2002: Study shows high rates of ineffective condom use
• December 10, 2002: Team approach doubles effectiveness of depression care for seniors
• December 2, 2002: Study links popular antidepressants to premature birth
• November 21, 2002: Group Health Center for Health Studies awarded $24 million for research in prevention
• August 15, 2002: Group Health study shows strong link between Depo-Provera and bone loss; but the loss is largely reversible
• July 17, 2002: Eric Larson, MD, becomes director of Group Health Center for Health Studies
• May 14, 2002: National awards granted to Group Health psychiatrist
• March 21, 2002: Proper patient positioning may improve breast cancer detection
• February 19, 2002: $2.4 million awarded to Group Health and UW to study domestic violence

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2001

• December 18, 2001: JAMA features Group Health psychiatrist's views on choice of antidepressants
• October 25, 2001: Group Health researchers explore the cost of better depression care
• September 25, 2001: Group Health awarded $1.3 million to study cancer care
• August 29, 2001: Study confirms link between vaccines and seizures, but shows that seizures pose no lasting risk
• May 7, 2001: Group Health awarded $1.6 million to study innovations in elder care
• April 26, 2001: Group Health research results in new national chlamydia screening guideline
• April 17, 2001: Study shows massage works well for persistent low back pain
• March 20, 2001: Study links low bone density to lower breast cancer risk
• March 12, 2001: Measles vaccine and bowel disease: Study finds no link
• January 9, 2001: Researchers show link between hormone therapy and breast density, JAMA reports

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