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Smoking is most common method of cannabis use in pregnancy

January 16, 2025

A new study finds about 71% of people who use cannabis during pregnancy smoke it, and about a third use an edible version. Nearly a third use cannabis in multiple forms.
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Podcast: Meeting the health and social needs of adults with multiple chronic conditions

January 9, 2025

Funding from PCORI and AHRQ will allow Richard Grant to conduct studies on the best ways to address social needs, fill care gaps, and improve health equity.
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Two-pronged approach to infant protection against RSV gets strong start

January 8, 2025

New maternal vaccine and preventive treatment in newborns reached most babies delivered by Kaiser Permanente Northern California during the 2023/2024 RSV season.
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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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Smoking is most common method of cannabis use in pregnancy

January 16, 2025

A new study finds about 71% of people who use cannabis during pregnancy smoke it, and about a third use an edible version. Nearly a third use cannabis in multiple forms.

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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

Kwan, Marilyn L.

Marilyn L. Kwan, PhD

Research interests include epidemiology of breast cancer prognosis.

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