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Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise infant health risks

Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise infant health risks

November 27, 2023

A large Kaiser Permanente study of more than 360,000 mothers and infants found increased risk of low birth weight and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit for babies whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy.
Kaiser Permanente researchers and physicians showcase findings at major cardiology meeting

Kaiser Permanente researchers and physicians showcase findings at major cardiology meeting

November 20, 2023

Presentations at the Annual American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia underscore the organization’s expertise and commitment to improving patient care.
Investigating racial disparities in cancer treatment response

Investigating racial disparities in cancer treatment response

November 17, 2023

Research Scientist Lori Sakoda, PhD, is working with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and University of Rochester to study racial and ethnic differences in treatment response to a type of immunotherapy.
Teenage girls with reproductive health condition are more likely to have high blood pressure

Teenage girls with reproductive health condition are more likely to have high blood pressure

November 14, 2023

A Kaiser Permanente study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions focused on girls with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise infant health risks

Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise infant health risks

November 27, 2023

A large Kaiser Permanente study of more than 360,000 mothers and infants found increased risk of low birth weight and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit for babies whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy.

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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.

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Our Scientists

Vignesh Arasu, MD, PhD

Vignesh A. Arasu, MD, PhD

Research interests include breast cancer, risk-based screening, and artificial intelligence and computer vision deep learning.

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