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The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research transforms health through research and finds the best ways to deliver health care to our members and society.

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Prediabetes is more common in overweight Asian and Pacific Islander youth

June 30, 2025

Kaiser Permanente study finds 2-fold higher prevalence compared to White adolescents and shows variations among Asian ethnic subgroups.
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Mothers’ flu vaccination in pregnancy benefits babies in first months of life

June 26, 2025

Pregnant patients are encouraged to get vaccinated against influenza because the illness can be more severe in pregnancy. New research from Kaiser Permanente shows prenatal inoculation also benefits infants during their first months of life.
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Cold drinks can trigger atrial fibrillation

June 12, 2025

First-of-a-kind Kaiser Permanente study sheds light on “cold drink heart,” a poorly understood condition.
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Vital signs for mental health

June 5, 2025

Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist advocates for measurement-based care, a data-driven approach to tracking patient symptoms and improving treatment.
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Prediabetes is more common in overweight Asian and Pacific Islander youth

June 30, 2025

Kaiser Permanente study finds 2-fold higher prevalence compared to White adolescents and shows variations among Asian ethnic subgroups.

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Publications and Studies

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

Tucher, Emma

Emma Tucher, PhD

Research interests include evaluating efforts to integrate health and social services.

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Visit the KP Study Search website to find out how participating in research studies benefits participants and society at large, and learn which studies are looking for participants.

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