Brett Israel, Author at Kaiser Permanente Division of Research

New Guidelines for Perinatal Depression are Important, but Barriers Remain

February 12, 2019

New recommendations suggest that clinicians should provide or refer pregnant and postpartum women who are at increased risk of perinatal depression to counseling interventions. These recommendations are “an important step forward” wrote research scientists and doctors at Kaiser Permanente, in a JAMA Pediatrics editorial.

For Hospitalized Patients with Moderate Anemia, Study Supports Limiting Transfusions

December 17, 2018

Data from Kaiser Permanente supports long-term safety of limiting red blood cell transfusion in hospitalized patients with moderate anemia.

Abdominal Obesity in Early Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes

November 21, 2018

Measures of abdominal obesity in early pregnancy may inform early screening and prevention strategies for gestational diabetes, according to Kaiser Permanente study.

Emotional Abuse, PTSD Linked with Menopause Misery

November 19, 2018

A Kaiser Permanente study of more than 2,000 midlife and older women found that one in five had been emotionally abused by their current or former partners, and that these women had 50 percent higher odds of night sweats and 60 percent higher odds of painful sex.

Kaiser Permanente Research Featured at ID Week 2018

October 16, 2018

Kaiser Permanente Division of Research scientists recently presented research on influenza vaccines, colorectal screening outcomes in HIV-infected individuals, a genetic basis for fever after measles-containing vaccines, and more at ID Week, a leading conference on infectious diseases.

Flu Vaccine Prevents Flu-Related Hospitalizations in Pregnant Women

October 11, 2018

Kaiser Permanente collaborated with CDC researchers to study the effectiveness of flu vaccinations in preventing influenza-associated hospitalizations during pregnancy.

First Genetic Risk Factor for Erectile Dysfunction Identified

October 8, 2018

For the first time, a team of researchers, led by Kaiser Permanente, has found a specific place in the human genome that raises a person’s risk of erectile dysfunction.

Traumatic Brain Injuries Associated with Increased Dementia Risk in People with Type 1 Diabetes

September 26, 2018

As people with type 1 diabetes age, new research from Kaiser Permanente shows how traumatic brain injury could be a risk factor for their developing dementia.

Primary Care is an Untapped Resource for Depression Screening

September 10, 2018

A new study has identified at-risk populations for which depression screening combined with hazardous alcohol use screening could catch depressive symptoms that might otherwise go untreated.

Women with Pregnancy-related Nausea and Vomiting Use Marijuana More

August 20, 2018

New Kaiser Permanente study adds evidence to body of research suggesting pregnant women are using marijuana to self-medicate morning sickness.

Researcher Spotlight: Susan Brown’s Deep Roots in Disease Prevention Research

August 13, 2018

Brown, a research scientist, reflects on her family’s unique connection to Kaiser Permanente and carrying forward her mother’s belief in the importance of disease prevention research.

“Catch-up” HPV Vaccination Works for Females up to Age 20 Years at First Dose, Not Older Ages

August 7, 2018

Kaiser Permanente study confirms recommendations for catch-up HPV vaccination with 3 doses in females aged 15 to 20, but not when started at or after age 21.

PHOTOS: Kaiser Permanente Research Prominently Featured at AIDS 2018 conference

August 3, 2018

Kaiser Permanente Division of Research scientists recently presented new research on associations between hazardous drinking, heart failure and HIV at the International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam.

Obesity, High Blood Pressure and Glucose Intolerance Associated with Higher Risk of C-sections

July 3, 2018

Kaiser Permanente study provides detailed information on links between cardiometabolic conditions and cesarean sections.

Psychiatric Disorders, Stress-Related Medical Conditions, and Health Care Visits Rise Following Sexual Assault

June 4, 2018

Kaiser Permanente research provides the best evidence to date on the association between sexual assault, health disorders and healthcare use.

Kaiser Permanente Data Helps Create Street-level View of the Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Oakland

May 15, 2018

Google’s Street View mapping cars have been mapping more than roads lately. Outfitted with new sensors to measure traffic-related air pollution, the cars roamed the streets of Oakland to create a block-by-block map of air pollution in three neighborhoods.