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STI prevention method shows promise in curbing infections in groups at high risk

January 6, 2025

Taking the antibiotic doxycycline after sexual exposures for prevention of sexually transmitted infections — a method known as doxyPEP — was effective in reducing cases of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea in patients at risk for STIs.
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Reaching teens about alcohol, drug use

December 16, 2024

Kaiser Permanente researchers are leading an international effort to further a promising technique for reaching young people at risk of problem substance use.

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Telemedicine can provide timely pediatric primary care

November 22, 2024

Kaiser Permanente study finds telephone and video visits can be a good option, but they are not always a substitute for seeing a health care provider in person.
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Maternal diet during pregnancy linked to healthy infant growth

November 21, 2024

Mothers whose diets aligned with federal nutrition guidelines during pregnancy were more likely to have babies whose birth weight and growth in early childhood also aligned with recommendations.
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STI prevention method shows promise in curbing infections in groups at high risk

January 6, 2025

Taking the antibiotic doxycycline after sexual exposures for prevention of sexually transmitted infections — a method known as doxyPEP — was effective in reducing cases of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea in patients at risk for STIs.

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Tools for Clinicians and Collaborators

We provide support and direction to clinician researchers and external partners with all aspects of collaborating, planning, and conducting clinical research within Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

Tools for Clinicians and Collaborators

Our Scientists

Wong, Melisa

Melisa Wong, MD, MAS, AGSF

Research interests focus on improving the care of older adults with cancer.

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