Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

Located at the San Francisco VA, the Population Health and Policy Research Group (PHPRG) is dedicated to improving veteran's health through robust research. phprg.ucsf.edu San Francisco, CA Joined September 2020

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JAMA Network Open @JAMANetworkOpen

3 years ago

Combined cannabis and opioid use were associated with increased short term risks. @PHPRG_SF ja.ma/3BG4If6

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JGIM Journal of General Internal Medicine @JournalGIM

3 years ago

In our study we found that American Indian/Alaska Natives (AIAN) covered by the Indian Health Services were less likely to have unmet medication needs compared to AIANs with other forms of coverage @PHPRG_SF (Population Health and Policy Research Group) rdcu.be/cYgI5

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

3 years ago

We examined severe Covid illness and hospitalization following vaccination & booster during the Delta and Omicron periods, finding lower incidence of hospitalization with COVID-19 pneumonia or death in those that had been vaccinated and boosted. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

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JGIM Journal of General Internal Medicine @JournalGIM

4 years ago

In our cohort of older high-risk #veterans, smoking cannabis was associated with higher social and behavioral risk, but with fewer health conditions. @PHPRG_SF link.springer.com/article/10.100…

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

Under 1/3 of VA patients who screened positive for unhealthy alcohol use received recommended care. There was negligible change in drinking for the study population between baseline and 6 months. How can care quality for unhealthy alcohol use be improved? bit.ly/3xaMGNA

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

Among veterans using mindfulness approaches like yoga and meditation, only 15.2% received their care at the Veterans Health Administration and 6.9% received it at the VHA and someplace else. How can the VHA make mindfulness practices more accessible? bit.ly/3j6WFzp

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

Drug prices are 34%–59% lower in Canada, France, and the UK than they are in the US. Check out this article to see how the US can lower Medicare drug costs. bit.ly/3gsObzv

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

This study found that of 989,080 heart failure hospitalizations in 2014, 15.5% had documented tobacco use and 6.2% had a substance use disorder. Should those hospitalized for heart failure be screened for tobacco and substance use disorders?bit.ly/3zAe8pB

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

Our survey found that over 80% of U.S. adults believe that marijuana has at least one health benefit. Salomeh Keyhani, our PI, told @LiveScience: "The bottom line is that there's no evidence for the vast majority of this." bit.ly/3pAQjtg

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

Check out our paper about the need for independent drug policy research! bit.ly/3fRmDEX

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

New study finds Americans report better access, lower costs and higher satisfaction with Medicare and VA care compared to private insurance. bit.ly/3uHONXb @BernieSanders @RepPressley @RepAOC @katieporteroc @RepRashida @Ilhan

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

Our study found that despite significant government support and rapid development, HIV and cancer drugs are among the most highly priced medications in the US. Check out our publication to find out why. bit.ly/3fugMoY

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our team launched a clinical trial to examine the efficacy of off-label drugs in veterans with COVID-19 in an outpatient setting. Read more about how our study effectively approached safe recruitment during a pandemic. bit.ly/2SyGq2H

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

Our study found that 91% of physicians believe that physicians order more tests and procedures than needed to protect themselves from malpractice suits. How can we decrease the overuse of health care services due to fear of malpractice? bit.ly/3vmnfrL

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Population Health and Policy Research Group @PHPRG_SF

4 years ago

According to our national survey, 29.2% of US adults agree that smoking marijuana prevents health problems. However, data suggests smoking cannabis may be associated with increased cardiovascular and neurocognitive risks, and worsened lung health. bit.ly/3v0Ui4o