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Long-term ultrasound testing may not be needed for older women with stable ovarian cysts

May 2, 2024

Low risk of ovarian cancer seen in new Kaiser Permanente study can provide reassurance to patients and physicians.

Emergency room physicians moving away from lumbar puncture for headache evaluation

April 19, 2024

A new Kaiser Permanente study shows a gradual shift over time has occurred in the way emergency department physicians evaluate and diagnose sudden, severe headaches.

Breast cancer survivors see cardiovascular benefit from heart-healthy diet

April 17, 2024

Women who had a heart-healthy diet at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis had a lower risk of going on to develop heart disease, new Kaiser Permanente research shows.

Research suggests tie between hypertension, uterine fibroids

April 16, 2024

The study suggests treating hypertension could play a role in preventing fibroids, a common condition for which there is currently no preventive treatment.

Emailed letters can encourage people who have had a heart attack to get the flu shot

April 11, 2024

People who have had a heart attack responded better to an emailed flu shot reminder that explained the heart health benefits of the vaccine than to letters touting other reasons to get vaccinated.

Patients with low muscle quantity and quality are at higher risk of surgery complications

April 10, 2024

Computed tomography (CT) scans required prior to surgery contain information about patient frailty that can be used to identify the patients at highest risk for surgical complications, new Kaiser Permanente research shows.

Genomic risk scores may help identify patients at higher risk for coronary heart disease

April 5, 2024

Kaiser Permanente study finds a polygenic risk score might help physicians identify patients at higher risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Algorithm can label messages to physicians to streamline review process

April 4, 2024

An artificial intelligence (AI) powered system that categorizes patient messages assisted regional staff in resolving about a third of the messages so they never reached the inboxes of busy doctors.

Modest amounts of alcohol tied to increased heart disease risk, especially in women

March 29, 2024

Kaiser Permanente study finds women who reported drinking 8 or more alcoholic beverages a week were more likely to develop coronary heart disease than those who drank less.

HER2-low breast tumors may be a distinct breast cancer subtype

March 22, 2024

New Kaiser Permanente study adds to the growing body of evidence that suggests tumors that produce low levels of the HER2 protein may have unique biological characteristics.

Racial and ethnic disparities seen in medications provided to patients with type 2 diabetes

March 19, 2024

Patients from certain racial and ethnic groups are less likely to receive the newer type 2 diabetes medications that keep blood sugar levels stable and reduce the risk of heart and kidney disease.

National Cancer Institute selects Kaiser Permanente for new Cancer Screening Research Network

February 21, 2024

The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, selected Kaiser Permanente Northern California as one of the institutions to launch a new national clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening.

Pregnant patients in deprived neighborhoods more likely to develop gestational diabetes

February 1, 2024

Pregnant patients living in a deprived neighborhood are more likely to develop gestational diabetes, and the likelihood increases the more economically and socially deprived a neighborhood is, according to new Kaiser Permanente research.

Pharmacists help people with serious mental illness overcome barriers to good health

January 29, 2024

Telehealth visits with a specially trained pharmacist resulted in better medication adherence and diabetes screening for people with serious mental illness who are enrolled in an innovative Kaiser Permanente Northern California program.

Helping patients manage chronic pain may improve both mental, physical health

January 22, 2024

Teaching people with chronic pain how to manage their medical care and use non-medication alternatives for pain may improve overall health and reduce depression, according to new research from Kaiser Permanente.

Study of dementia and healthy brain aging in Black Americans extended for 5 years

January 18, 2024

The Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans (STAR) will be funded for another 5 years by the National Institute on Aging, with a $24 million grant.

Risk of developing diabetes in children with overweight or obesity differs from that of adults

January 17, 2024

New Kaiser Permanente study identifies the overweight and obese adolescents at greatest risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Mammography and self exam best for detecting second breast cancer in women treated for DCIS

January 9, 2024

Kaiser Permanente study finds a clinical breast exam by a physician was the least likely method to find a second cancer in women who had previously been treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Large study of shingles vaccine finds strong effectiveness over 4 years

January 8, 2024

The vaccine currently used to protect people against shingles maintains strong effectiveness over 4 years post-vaccination, according to a Kaiser Permanente-led research study.

Kaiser Permanente coordinates real-world demonstrations of AI, machine learning in health care

December 18, 2023

The Kaiser Permanente Augmented Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare Initiative (AIM-HI) Coordinating Center awarded 5 health care organizations with funding to pursue research projects deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to enhance diagnostic decision-making in health care.

Hospital may be a good place to help patients stop smoking

December 15, 2023

An electronic reminder to recommend smoking cessation therapy to hospitalized patients substantially increased the number of people getting therapy and was related to a 5% increase in patients who said they stopped smoking tobacco.

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.

Neighborhood disadvantage linked to postpartum depression

November 13, 2023

Mothers living in neighborhoods with greater economic disadvantage are more likely to experience depression after giving birth, according to a Kaiser Permanente analysis published in JAMA Network Open.

Peer support program helps ease physician burnout

November 1, 2023

A new Kaiser Permanente physician peer support program helped improve doctors’ well-being and had a positive impact on the culture of the medical departments that took part in the program.

Improving outcomes for patients with aortic stenosis

September 5, 2023

New Kaiser Permanente research suggests fine-tuning assessments of patients with moderate aortic stenosis could help improve outcomes and better determine which patients might benefit from surgery.

Improving outcomes for patients with blood clots

August 18, 2023

Patients with blood clots who are on blood thinners for more than 6 months have a lower risk of developing a new blood clot if they are treated with direct oral anticoagulants rather than with warfarin.

Blood pressure patterns in the first half of pregnancy improve early prediction of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension

July 12, 2023

Routine blood pressure readings recorded in the first half of pregnancy can be divided into 6 distinct patterns that can effectively stratify patients by their risk of developing preeclampsia and gestational hypertension later in pregnancy.

Mammography AI may have a role in breast cancer risk prediction

June 6, 2023

Artificial intelligence algorithms used to read mammograms were a better predictor of a woman’s future breast cancer risk than a commonly used risk assessment tool.

Remote telemonitoring for patients with heart failure did not prevent hospitalizations

May 22, 2023

New Kaiser Permanente study highlights the need to closely evaluate outcomes associated with the implementation of new technologies.

Study finds more patients sought addiction treatment for drug use during early pandemic

May 19, 2023

More Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients sought out addiction treatment during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared with a similar period in 2019.

Treating common stomach bacteria reduces risk of stomach cancer

May 2, 2023

Kaiser Permanente reports findings from the first large community-based study in the U.S. to assess the effect of H. pylori treatment on stomach cancer incidence.

COVID-19 vaccination was effective in children, adolescents during 2021

April 7, 2023

A large study of U.S. children and teens who received the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine finds that it was effective through much of 2021, but waned over time, especially as the omicron variant became dominant in 2022. Teens who received a booster dose regained some protection.

Emergency physicians correctly identify patients with lung blood clots who should be hospitalized

April 6, 2023

Kaiser Permanente study finds doctors use factors beyond risk stratification tools to determine if a patient can safely be treated at home.

Better outcomes seen in people with severe aortic stenosis who have scheduled common valve procedure

April 5, 2023

New research from Kaiser Permanente finds patients who need an emergency transcatheter aortic valve replacement have greater risks.

Doctors less likely to ask women about their drinking

March 29, 2023

Among patients who reported problem levels of drinking alcohol, women were less likely than men to have a conversation with their doctors about it, according to a study in the journal Addiction from Kaiser Permanent researchers.

Widely used triage method overestimates severity of a quarter of emergency department patients

March 17, 2023

A Kaiser Permanente study looking at the application of the Emergency Severity Index — a method commonly used to triage emergency department patients — found some imprecision, suggesting there may be an opportunity for the ESI to be updated.

Atrial fibrillation may increase risk for dementia

March 8, 2023

Large Kaiser Permanente study finds a 13% greater risk of being diagnosed with dementia after a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, with stronger associations seen in younger, healthier people.

Neighborhood privilege tied to timing of girls’ puberty

March 8, 2023

New Kaiser Permanente study explores the ties between racial segregation and risk factors for early puberty in Black and Latinx girls.

Healthy lifestyle behaviors took a hit during shelter-in-place in people with prediabetes

March 6, 2023

Kaiser Permanente study found that during the pandemic’s shelter-in-place mandate it was harder for people with prediabetes to exercise and feel motivated to start or maintain healthy behaviors.

Common HIV medication associated with improved COVID-19 outcomes

March 1, 2023

A medication used to treat HIV and to prevent at-risk people from contracting the virus may improve COVID-19 outcomes for both groups, according to research from Kaiser Permanente published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

COVID-19 vaccination of mother during pregnancy protects infant, though protection wanes

February 28, 2023

Being vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy provides protection for the baby through its first several months of life, a Kaiser Permanente analysis finds. Protection was stronger against the delta variant than the more recent omicron variant.

Intimate partner violence jumped early in pandemic

February 22, 2023

Pregnant Kaiser Permanente patients were more likely to report intimate partner violence or living in unstable or unsafe situations during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.

Telemedicine gets boost from pandemic-era study

January 27, 2023

An analysis of Kaiser Permanente Northern California telehealth visits that took place early in the COVID-19 pandemic suggests that handling routine health concerns by phone or video is a safe and effective option alongside in-person visits.

Cancer diagnosis hastens aging in women

January 19, 2023

Kaiser Permanente study finds postmenopausal women with cancer report a greater decline in physical function than women who have not had cancer.

Smoking increases risk of bladder cancer recurrence

November 30, 2022

Kaiser Permanente “Be-Well” study finds long-term history of smoking cigarettes increases the risk of a cancer recurrence in people who have been treated for bladder cancer.

Largest-ever study of thoracic aortic aneurysm supports treatment guidelines

October 5, 2022

Kaiser Permanente Center for Thoracic Aortic Disease study provides high-quality evidence that most patients diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm are not likely to experience an aortic dissection.

Improving care for cancer patients

October 3, 2022

Two new papers detail how Kaiser Permanente oncology care teams restructured processes to enhance care for patients with breast and lung cancer.

Home-delivered, medically tailored meals may benefit recently hospitalized patients with heart failure

August 25, 2022

A new Kaiser Permanente study finds promise in ‘food as medicine’ delivery for some — but not all — patients with chronic conditions.

Childhood weight tied to timing of puberty

August 23, 2022

New Kaiser Permanente study is the largest and most racially and ethnically diverse to date to show an association between early obesity and puberty onset in boys and girls.

Not all adults newly diagnosed with diabetes equally likely to start treatment

August 4, 2022

Kaiser Permanente study found adults of certain racial and ethnic groups are less likely to start medication within the first year of diagnosis.

Messages from doctors increased COVID-19 vaccination among Black, Latino elders

June 17, 2022

Elderly Black and Latino people were more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccination after they received an email or letter from their Kaiser Permanente doctor, new research finds.

COVID-19 patients did better if they had booster vaccination

June 16, 2022

A large Kaiser Permanente analysis of COVID-19 patients confirms the value of vaccination, finding higher rates of hospitalization and advanced medical care for COVID-19 patients who were unvaccinated, were vaccinated but not boosted, or who had an additional health condition such as obesity or heart disease.

Cancer biopsy during colonoscopy doesn’t start new tumors

May 26, 2022

Kaiser Permanente clinical research finds patients who have a site biopsied after a suspected cancer is biopsied are not more likely to develop a second cancer.

Lower in-hospital mortality for vaccinated patients hospitalized with COVID-19

May 9, 2022

COVID-19 patients in Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals during the delta surge of 2021 were less likely to die in the hospital of COVID-19 if they were vaccinated, new research finds.

New radiology reporting system decreased time to pancreatic cancer diagnoses

April 27, 2022

A new Kaiser Permanente study shows that having radiologists use standardized terms and hashtags to describe what they see creates a clearer path for physician follow-up that can lead to earlier detection of pancreatic cancer.

New, innovative support for people with serious mental illness

April 20, 2022

An innovative telehealth program at Kaiser Permanente Northern California has added psychiatric clinical pharmacists to the care teams treating people with serious, persistent mental illness.

Medical assistants help close virtual visit digital divide

April 11, 2022

Patients participating in video visits with their primary care doctors in fall 2020 benefited from having a medical assistant help connect the call, particularly if they needed language interpretation or lived in a low-socioeconomic-status neighborhood, according to new Kaiser Permanente research.

No difference found in infant outcomes between glyburide and insulin for gestational diabetes

March 31, 2022

A study of 11,321 patients treated for gestational diabetes with insulin or the medication glyburide did not find a difference in cesarean section rates or outcomes for the patients’ infants, suggesting many people with gestational diabetes could forego insulin injections in favor of taking a pill.

Coronavirus may double severe complications in pregnancy

March 21, 2022

A Kaiser Permanente analysis of pregnant patients who tested positive for the coronavirus found more than double the risk of poor outcomes including preterm birth, venous thromboembolism (blood clot), and severe maternal morbidity, which includes conditions such as acute respiratory distress syndrome and sepsis.

Neighborhood green space tied to lower health care costs

March 18, 2022

New Kaiser Permanente research finds health care system costs were lower for people who live in greener areas.

Mammography can offer clues to a woman’s heart health

March 15, 2022

Kaiser Permanente research ties the presence of breast arterial calcification seen on screening mammography to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Early data on COVID-19 vaccine in teens shows booster effectiveness

March 1, 2022

An analysis of early data on the effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children and teens found that a third shot, or booster, extended protection against emergency department and urgent care visits in 16- and 17-year-olds.

Colorectal cancer screening program erases disparities in outcomes

February 23, 2022

Regional program eliminated disparities in colorectal cancer death rates between Black and white members in Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

New approach to alcohol withdrawal treatment reduced patients’ time in the hospital

February 22, 2022

Kaiser Permanente quality improvement effort to update hospital management of alcohol withdrawal was associated with shorter time in the hospital and less use of the intensive care unit (ICU), according to research published Feb. 22 in JAMA Network Open.

Blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy tied to later risk of pregnancy-related hypertension complications

February 9, 2022

Kaiser Permanente research suggests blood pressure patterns seen during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy may offer critical clues to identify the patients most likely to develop high blood pressure complications later in their pregnancies.

Researchers expand understanding of hernia genetics

January 20, 2022

A Kaiser Permanente genetic analysis found 41 new locations on the human genome related to risk of hernia in the lower abdomen and identified for the first time 2 locations associated with inguinal hernia risk in people with African ancestry and another 8 that show sex-specific effects.

Some pulmonary embolism patients effectively treated in primary care

January 12, 2022

Some people who get blood clots in their lungs may be able to skip a visit to the emergency department and be managed safely by their primary care physicians, a new Kaiser Permanente analysis suggests.

Spinal anesthesia improves recovery outcomes in outpatient joint replacement

January 6, 2022

Patients undergoing outpatient total hip and knee replacement surgery had improved recovery outcomes when receiving spinal anesthesia compared with general anesthesia, a Kaiser Permanente study found.

Method found to remove race from controversial kidney function equations without losing accuracy

December 27, 2021

New England Journal of Medicine selects study led by research scientist Alan Go, MD, as 1 of its 14 Notable Articles of 2021 due to its potential to change medical practice and improve patient care.

Higher risk of dementia for older adults living with HIV

December 1, 2021

A study reviewing 16 years of patient data found nearly double the rate of dementia among people with HIV compared with those without HIV. The rate of dementia decreased over time for both groups but remained higher for those with HIV, reported research published in the journal AIDS.

Similar follow-up after telemedicine and office visits

November 16, 2021

Patients who made appointments to see their primary care doctors by video or over the phone did not seek substantially more follow-up care overall than those who had traditional in-person visits, according to Kaiser Permanente research published November 16 in JAMA Network Open.

Risk score assigns surgery patients to best level of preoperative counseling

November 11, 2021

A clinical decision support tool developed with predictive analytics could lead to more consistent patient preparation for elective surgery and reduce complications, according to Kaiser Permanente research published Nov. 10 in Annals of Surgery.

Cannabis use by pregnant women increased during pandemic

September 27, 2021

A Kaiser Permanente analysis of more than 100,000 pregnancies in Northern California finds a 25% increase in the rate of cannabis use early in pregnancy after the pandemic began in spring 2020.

No serious health effects linked to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

September 3, 2021

Federal and Kaiser Permanente researchers combing the health records of 6.2 million patients found no serious health effects that could be linked to the 2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

HIV prevention treatment shows gaps among key populations

August 26, 2021

A large, detailed look by Kaiser Permanente researchers at patients taking HIV-prevention drug therapy finds strong adherence soon after patients get the prescription, but less consistent use thereafter, particularly among groups considered high priority for receiving the medication.

Predictive model paired with case management reduced rate of readmitted hospital patients

August 11, 2021

A follow-up program for Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients discharged from the hospital was associated with reduced readmissions without increased mortality, new research in the journal BMJ suggests.

New tool for early identification of COVID-19 surges

July 26, 2021

Health systems could use data from routine clinical care to identify the onset of upcoming COVID-19 surges as many as 6 weeks before they occur, Kaiser Permanente researchers found in a study published in the journal BMJ Open.

Migraine genetics study finds intriguing connections with other medical conditions

July 22, 2021

A Kaiser Permanente genetic analysis found 82 locations on the human genome associated with migraine, 48 of them newly identified, including 3 specific to women, who experience migraine much more frequently than men.

Study identifies genetic clues for increased risk of age-related cataract

June 14, 2021

Using data from Kaiser Permanente and United Kingdom biobanks, researchers have identified new locations on the human genome that could relate to the risk of age-related cataract.

Emergency care for heart attacks and strokes rebounds

June 2, 2021

Kaiser Permanente study finds declines in heart attack hospitalizations and emergency care for possible strokes reported during onset of the COVID-19 pandemic not seen in subsequent surges.

Teens who stop taking ADHD medication at adulthood more prone to health, social problems

June 1, 2021

Teens diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often don’t take their medication regularly, and new Kaiser Permanente research finds the problem gets worse when they hit adulthood. The study also related non-adherence to ADHD medication with some negative health and social outcomes.

Healthy lifestyle linked to lower risk of preterm birth

April 26, 2021

A combination of 3 healthy lifestyle factors is associated with a 70% lower risk of preterm birth, according to an analysis of data from a Kaiser Permanente study involving nearly 2,500 pregnant women in Northern California.

Pregnant women who use cannabis more likely to live near a cannabis retailer

March 4, 2021

Pregnant women who lived near recreational use cannabis retailers were more likely to use cannabis early in their pregnancies, new Kaiser Permanente research found.

Mental health treatment rate rose early in pandemic

March 3, 2021

A detailed analysis of mental health treatment trends during the COVID-19 pandemic found a 7% increase in visits during the initial shelter-in-place period in 2020, compared with the same 3-month period in 2019.

Analysis confirms racial disparities in COVID-19 infection

February 8, 2021

An analysis of Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California early in the COVID-19 pandemic found racial and ethnic disparities in the likelihood of testing positive for the coronavirus, but no significant disparities in mortality among those who were hospitalized.

Kaiser Permanente data key to nation’s COVID-19 vaccine surveillance strategy

January 6, 2021

Kaiser Permanente’s Vaccine Study Center is leading a key part of the national safety surveillance effort for the COVID-19 vaccines, tracking patient data for serious side effects.

Pediatrician screening of young people with substance use, mood problems can have long-term results

December 28, 2020

Adolescents who had access to a brief intervention and referral to treatment for substance use or mood problems at a pediatric clinic were less likely to have a related diagnosis 3 years later, new Kaiser Permanente research finds.

Unique genetic factors and ancestry, along with lifestyle, influence skin cancer risk

December 14, 2020

People can look to the Northern European side of their genetic heritage for increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer, according to the first large analysis of genetic risk factors for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in diverse populations with European ancestry from Kaiser Permanente researchers.

Real-time in-hospital alerts associated with lower patient mortality

November 11, 2020

A sophisticated system that analyzes electronic data about hospital patients, identifies those at risk of deteriorating, and issues an alert to a centralized team of specially trained nurses resulted in a lower mortality rate, Kaiser Permanente researchers reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Active tuberculosis linked to higher long-term risk of death

September 23, 2020

People who recovered from active tuberculosis had a higher long-term risk of death from any cause than similar patients who never had active tuberculosis shows a new Kaiser Permanente study.

Teens, parents, physicians support screening young people for gender identity, study suggests

September 14, 2020

Teenagers who question their gender identity may not feel comfortable bringing up the issue with their doctors. New research suggests that adding gender identity questions to a pre-visit screening could make those conversations easier.

Study identifies geographic clusters of pregnant women who missed flu shots

September 8, 2020

A Kaiser Permanente analysis of women who did not get flu shots during their pregnancies found the women clustered in geographic “hot spots.” These women tended to have fewer prenatal medical visits and live in low-income neighborhoods.

Kaiser Permanente joins late-stage COVID-19 vaccine study

August 12, 2020

The Division of Research has joined a phase 3 clinical trial testing a Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against the COVID-19 virus. Kaiser Permanente Southern California and Northwest join them in this global effort.

Early colorectal cancer screening benefits African Americans

July 20, 2020

Kaiser Permanente researchers showed starting annual colorectal cancer screening at age 45 in African Americans can find colorectal cancers at a rate similar to that seen when screening starts after age 50 — the age most guidelines currently recommend.

Kaiser Permanente researchers develop new prostate cancer risk calculator

July 13, 2020

A new prostate cancer risk calculator developed by Kaiser Permanente Northern California researchers may help men going through prostate cancer screening decide whether to have a prostate biopsy.

Which patients choose telemedicine over in-person primary care?

June 17, 2020

A new study in JAMA Network Open of patients who self-scheduled a video or phone visit at Kaiser Permanente Northern California shows that patients were more likely to choose telemedicine over an office visit if they were younger, female, or faced logistical challenges.

Genetic regions associated with corneal thickness identified by Kaiser Permanente researchers

June 11, 2020

The investigators wanted to better understand corneal thickness variation between individuals and its relationship with vision disorders such as primary open-angle glaucoma and keratoconus, which can both lead to vision loss.

On-demand HIV prevention pills worked well for San Francisco patients

June 4, 2020

…Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates. “We now have different dosing strategies that can meet the needs of different patients.” –Jonathan Volk, MD, The Permanente Medical Group The 2-1-1 regimen was…

Work-based diabetes prevention programs in San Francisco show promising results

May 28, 2020

…Quesenberry, PhD, Julia C. McDonald, MS, and Janet G. Alexander, MS, of the Division of Research; Susan D. Brown, PhD, an adjunct investigator with the Division of Research; Jennifer L….

Telephone coaching helped pregnant women with overweight or obesity manage gestational weight gain

May 20, 2020

Pregnant women with overweight or obesity better controlled their weight gain and improved health behaviors when they received a series of telephone sessions with a registered dietician, a new study from Kaiser Permanente finds.

People with medical conditions more likely to abstain from drinking heavily

May 13, 2020

An analysis of 2.7 million Kaiser Permanente patients finds a higher risk of unhealthful drinking among people who drink and have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic liver disease, diabetes, and hypertension.

COVID-19 clinical studies ramp up quickly at Kaiser Permanente Northern California

April 28, 2020

In the race to find safe and effective treatments for seriously ill patients with COVID-19, Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) is enrolling patients in nationwide clinical trials and pursuing other innovative treatment options.

Heart attack patients who follow more guidelines live longer

March 5, 2020

Patients who followed more medical advice after a heart attack were more likely to survive years later, and their prospects improved with every additional recommendation they followed, according to new research from Kaiser Permanente published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Depression, anxiety, trauma associated with elevated odds of cannabis use during pregnancy

February 19, 2020

In a new study, researchers from Kaiser Permanente have shown that depression, anxiety, and trauma during pregnancy are associated with prenatal marijuana use.

Patients with diabetes who used online tools managed their disease better

February 19, 2020

Patients with diabetes who used the Kaiser Permanente patient portal and mobile phone app improved their diabetes management outcomes, according to an analysis published Feb. 19 in JAMA Network Open.

Depressed pregnant women more likely to eat poorer diets, Kaiser Permanente analysis finds

February 12, 2020

Pregnant women with depression were more likely to eat poor diets with a higher intake of empty calories and lower intake of greens, beans, and fruit, according to an analysis of 1,160 adult pregnant women who were treated at Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

Large study finds physical inactivity as dangerous as smoking for heart disease, stroke

February 10, 2020

A broad look at an ethnically diverse sample of nearly 1 million Kaiser Permanente patients compared the individual contributions of major risk factors for heart attacks and stroke and found physical inactivity a greater risk than expected.

Study finds no evidence of harm to infant development after mothers get flu vaccine while pregnant

February 5, 2020

A Kaiser Permanente study of women who were given inactivated influenza vaccine while pregnant found no indication of developmental problems for their babies at 6 months old.

Women with colorectal cancer fare better if they have social support

January 23, 2020

New research from Kaiser Permanente finds that post-menopausal women with colorectal cancer were more likely to die from their disease or from any cause if they had low social support before diagnosis.

Study in pregnant women suggests maternal infection, not antibiotics, associated with childhood obesity

December 5, 2019

Women who had an untreated infection during pregnancy were more likely to have a child who later went on to be obese than pregnant women who never had an infection, new research from Kaiser Permanente finds.

Kaiser Permanente reduces hospitalizations even as sicker patients are admitted

December 4, 2019

Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California hospitals reduced hospitalizations and readmissions even as patients’ conditions increased in severity, a new analysis shows.

Chronic disease prevalence varies by Asian subgroup, Kaiser Permanente research finds

November 25, 2019

Asian-Americans from different parts of Asia have very different cardiovascular risk factors and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, Kaiser Permanente research concludes.

Adult ADHD diagnoses rise sharply over a decade

November 1, 2019

The rate at which adults were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder doubled over ten years, increasing much faster than the diagnosis rate for children.

KP Research Radio: Epidemic of deaths due to heart failure underway in U.S.

October 29, 2019

Deaths due to heart failure are increasing in the United States, particularly among the over-age-65 population, according to Kaiser Permanente research published today in JAMA Cardiology.

More families are seeking care for gender-questioning children and teens

October 15, 2019

Kaiser Permanente Northern California pediatric transgender clinic sees a sharp rise in referrals from families with children and teens with questions about their gender.

Minority racial and ethnic groups get diabetes at lower weights

September 19, 2019

Kaiser Permanente research finds members of U.S. ethnic and racial minority groups have diabetes at lower body mass index than white patients.

How do patients’ genes affect their medication choice?

August 30, 2019

Analysis finds that neurological side effects from the anti-seizure medication phenytoin are more common in patients with certain genetic variants that were also associated with lower adherence to treatment, suggesting they may play a role in patients finding the right medication.

Kaiser Permanente program reduces opioid use for women delivering by C-section

August 8, 2019

Taking less pain medication, along with moving around sooner after the surgery, can allow women to recover more quickly and care for their newborns.

More women using cannabis daily before and during pregnancy, Kaiser Permanente research finds

July 19, 2019

The number of women using cannabis in the year before they get pregnant and early in their pregnancies is increasing, and their frequency of use is also rising, according to new data from Kaiser Permanente.

New study finds both components of blood pressure predict heart attack, stroke risk

July 17, 2019

“This research brings a large amount of data to bear on a basic question, and it gives such a clear answer,” said lead author Alexander C. Flint, MD, PhD, Kaiser Permanente stroke specialist and adjunct researcher with the Division of Research. “Every way you slice the data, the systolic and diastolic pressures are both important.”

Kaiser Permanente machine learning analysis of sepsis illustrates condition’s complexity

July 17, 2019

A new machine learning algorithm developed by Kaiser Permanente researchers reveals the complexity of sepsis by sorting patients into recognizable treatment subgroups.

Prediction tool could identify more patients at risk of getting HIV

July 5, 2019

Kaiser Permanente researchers have developed a new analytical tool that identifies people at risk of contracting HIV so they may be referred for preventive medication.

Lower surgical opioid dosage leads to less long-term use, Kaiser Permanente research finds

June 19, 2019

Surgical patients given less opioids and more alternative methods of pain control were less likely to continue using opioids 6 months to a year later, an analysis by Kaiser Permanente Northern California researchers finds.

Waning potency of pertussis vaccine a significant contributor to recent whooping cough outbreaks

June 9, 2019

Children who were up to date on their pertussis vaccine schedule were far less likely to develop the disease than those unvaccinated. The risk of vaccinated children becoming ill increased with time since vaccination, suggesting waning effectiveness.

Large study links genetic marker of aging to greater neighborhood deprivation

May 6, 2019

Genetics research suggests that longer telomeres — the “end caps” of DNA that keep strands of chromosomes from unraveling — mean more years of healthy life ahead.

Intervention, referrals lead to reduced health care needs for adolescents with substance abuse disorders

April 23, 2019

A new study suggests that the benefits to adolescent teens of screenings, interventions, and referrals can last for many years and can include sustained reductions in mental health conditions.

Fewer Reproductive Years May Be Linked to an Increased Risk of Dementia

March 27, 2019

Women who start their period later, go through menopause earlier or have a hysterectomy may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study led by Kaiser Permanente researchers and published in the journal, Neurology.

Linking Smoking Interventions to Surgery Yields Successful Outcomes

January 18, 2019

A pilot program to help people quit smoking by focusing interventions around surgery time improved patients’ ability to sustain quitting in the 30 days following hospital discharge.

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Kaiser Permanente Study Finds 10-Year Follow-up Interval After Negative Colonoscopies Is Associated with Reduced Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Mortality

December 17, 2018

Ten years after a negative colonoscopy, Kaiser Permanente members had 46 percent lower risk of being diagnosed with and were 88 percent less likely to die from colorectal cancer compared with those who did not undergo colorectal cancer screening.

To Ward off Fatty Liver, Breast is Best for Mom

November 1, 2018

Kaiser Permanente researchers and colleagues find that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease was less likely to occur in mothers who breastfed for 6 months or more.

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.

Personalized Letter Improves Pregnancy Weight for Women with Gestational Diabetes

April 18, 2018

Women with gestational diabetes who received a tailored letter with personalized weight-gain recommendations were significantly more likely to meet national weight-gain guidelines, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in Diabetes Care.

Maternal weight and hyperglycemia linked to early puberty onset in girls

April 16, 2018

In a study of more than 15,000 girls and their mothers — all Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California — maternal overweight and hyperglycemia were linked to the earlier onset of puberty in girls 6 to 11 years old.

New Kaiser Permanente Study Improves Follow-up of Chest Pain in Emergency Department Patients

February 13, 2018

OAKLAND, Calif. — A new study, which reviewed more than 118,000 patients arriving at Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California emergency departments...

Kaiser Permanente stroke patients receive clot-busting medication more than twice as fast as national rates

December 15, 2017

Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California are delivering clot-busting medication to new stroke patients more than twice as fast as the national average. This follows the region-wide adoption of an integrated telemedicine program, according to new research published December 15 in the journal Stroke.

Large Genome Study Reveals Record Number of DNA Loci Linked with Eye Pressure

December 15, 2017

Analysis of DNA from nearly 70,000 Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients uncovered 47 specific positions, or loci, in the genome that are associated with variations in pressure inside the eye. The findings could help clarify how elevated eye pressure leads to glaucoma.

Maternal Pertussis Vaccination Reduces Risk for Newborns by More Than 90 Percent

April 2, 2017

Among infants of women who received the Tdap pertussis booster vaccine during pregnancy, the risk of contracting pertussis was reduced...

Kaiser Permanente Study: Telephone Wellness Coaching Aids Significant Weight Loss

January 25, 2017

Kaiser Permanente members who voluntarily participated in individual wellness coaching by telephone for weight management lost an average of 10...

Kaiser Permanente to Examine Role of Environmental Factors in Childhood Obesity and Developmental Disorders

November 15, 2016

Kaiser Permanente researchers have received a major new grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how exposures to...

Should older people without heart disease take statins?

November 14, 2016

JAMA Viewpoint article highlights uncertainties about risks vs. benefits in elderly While many Americans take statins to protect their heart...

UCSF and Kaiser Permanente to Study Benefits and Harms of New and Older Blood-Thinning Drugs

August 5, 2016

Research to focus on preventing deadly blood clots in veins and lungs The University of California, San Francisco and Kaiser...

Heart Attacks Continue Notable 15-year Decline in Northern California

August 1, 2016

Kaiser Permanente study finds dramatic, ongoing improvements linked to population-based prevention and care Heart attack rates among an ethnically diverse...

Historic Kaiser Permanente Data to Aid in Long-Term Study to Determine Extent of Ethnic Disparities in Brain Health and Dementia

July 13, 2016

New $13 million study funded by National Institute on Aging will revisit patients who were first screened as long as...

Kaiser Permanente Adopts Recommended Preventive Procedure for Ovarian Cancer Without Adversely Affecting Surgical Outcomes

July 11, 2016

A surgical procedure recommended to reduce the future risk of ovarian cancer has been successfully implemented throughout Kaiser Permanente in...

Kaiser Permanente Study Finds National Rates of Death Due to Heart Disease and Stroke Leveling Off

June 30, 2016

After more than a decade of steady improvements, the decline in mortality rates from heart disease and stroke has slowed...

A Better Way to Predict Diabetes

June 22, 2016

Scientists develop a highly accurate method to predict type 2 diabetes after delivery in women with gestational diabetes An international...

Empowering Addiction Treatment Patients to Engage in Health Management May Improve Overall Health and Avoid Relapse

June 22, 2016

Results in the Kaiser Permanente integrated intervention program demonstrate the value of interactive preventive services in alcohol and drug treatment...

Continuous cardiac monitoring reveals increased stroke risk among patients with greater burden of atrial fibrillation

May 6, 2016

Kaiser Permanente findings presented at Heart Rhythm Society scientific sessions Continuous heart monitoring for up to 14 days revealed a...

Life Expectancy Gap Has Decreased But Still Persists for Individuals with HIV

April 1, 2016

The lifespan of HIV-infected individuals has increased dramatically with combination antiretroviral therapy, yet an 8- to 13-year gap in survival...

Early Follow-up with Patients after Hospitalization for Heart Failure Reduces Readmission Rates

March 16, 2016

Heart failurepatients who had early follow-up with general medicine or cardiology providers within 7 days of being discharged from the...

High-Risk Arrhythmias Detected Outside of Traditional 24- to 48-Hour Monitoring Window with the Use of New Tech-Enabled Heart Monitors

February 17, 2016

A Kaiser Permanente Northern California study of the clinical utility of a novel, wireless electrocardiographic monitor that can store up...

Landmark Study Finds Dementia Risk Varies Significantly Among Racial and Ethnic Groups

February 10, 2016

Research highlights importance of identifying strategies to reduce disparities In the largest and longest study thus far of ethnic disparities...

Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Effectiveness of Routine Tdap Booster Wanes in Adolescents

February 5, 2016

Findings suggest that a targeted round of vaccination among young people should instead be considered to limit local outbreaks of...

Kaiser Permanente Study Shows Minorities Had Lower Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Than Whites

January 28, 2016

Findings indicate that health plan’s systematic efforts to improve risk-factor control may help reduce or eliminate racial and ethnic disparities...

Non-invasive fecal test provides effective screening for colorectal cancer

January 25, 2016

Adherence to recommended annual screening high among health plan members When used in a large health care system, the fecal...

New Kaiser Permanente Survey Shows Email Between Patients and Physicians Improves Health and Efficiency of Care

December 21, 2015

32 percent of patients with chronic conditions report better health OAKLAND, Calif., December 21, 2015 — A third of...

Study Identifies Genetic Susceptibility for Hernia

December 21, 2015

In the first large-scale genetic study of hernia risk in adults, researchers at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and...

Lifestyle Intervention Helps Women With Gestational Diabetes Achieve Appropriate Weight Loss, Exercise Levels After Birth of Baby

December 9, 2015

A diabetes prevention program administered within the nation’s largest, integrated health care system was effective in helping women with a...

Study finds Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Following Gestational Diabetes Pregnancy

November 23, 2015

Breastfeeding more often and for longer durations helps mother’s health Women with gestational diabetes who consistently and continuously breastfeed from...

American Cancer Society Honors Kaiser Permanente’s Theodore R. Levin for Leadership in Screening for Colorectal Cancer

November 14, 2015

The American Cancer Society honored Kaiser Permanente’s Theodore R. Levin, MD, for his leadership in raising the health care system’s...

Final book by Kaiser Permanente’s Morris F. Collen, MD — the Father of Medical Informatics — published one year after his death at age 100

November 6, 2015

Colleagues celebrate Collen’s life and work at American Medical Informatics Association conference in San Francisco Nov. 15 The last published...

Screening for Adolescent Substance Use in Primary Care Setting Can Improve Intervention Efforts

November 2, 2015

Kaiser Permanente study also shows barriers remain In the first trial to compare different approaches to delivering substance use and...

Study Estimates HIV-Infected Individuals Have Increased Cumulative Incidence of Lifetime Cancer Risk

October 5, 2015

A large study with follow-up over 14 years offers a unique way of looking at the risk of cancer among...

Length of Time Between Births May Increase Risk of Autism

September 14, 2015

Findings support planning children at least two years apart Second-born children who are conceived sooner than two years or later...

Refilling Prescriptions Online Associated with Similar Improvements in Medication Adherence Across all Racial and Ethnic Groups

September 10, 2015

Patients from all racial and ethnic minority groups who ordered their prescription refills through an online patient portal had better...

Electronic Health Records with Decision Support Help Optimize Emergency Department Care for Ischemic Stroke Patients

September 8, 2015

The timely administration of a clot-dissolving treatment for emergency department patients with acute ischemic stroke nearly doubled following the introduction...

Large Study of PrEP Use in Clinical Practice Shows No New HIV Infections

September 2, 2015

In one of the first and largest published evaluations of the use of preexposure prophylaxis (known as PrEP) to prevent...

PORTAL Approved for $8.6 Million in Second Phase of PCORnet, a New National Clinical Research Network

July 28, 2015

PORTAL (Patient Outcomes Research to Advance Learning), led Elizabeth McGlynn, PhD, director of Kaiser Permanente's Center for Effectiveness and Safety Research, has...

Ten-year Kaiser Permanente study: No clear increase in bladder and other cancers with use of common diabetes medication

July 21, 2015

A commonly prescribed diabetes medication called pioglitazone (brand name Actos) was not associated with a clear increased risk of bladder...

Body Mass Index Affects Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy Dosages

July 2, 2015

Study finds overweight and obese patients get less cancer-fighting drugs per pound of body weight and could suffer the consequences...

Acute Kidney Injury Linked to Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure

July 1, 2015

Sudden loss of kidney function, even if temporary, tied to eventual onset of high blood pressure Hospitalized patients with acute...

Higher Quality Screening Colonoscopies Associated With Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer Death, Without Higher Overall Costs

June 16, 2015

Improving colonoscopy quality through higher detection rates for a particular type of polyp may be associated with as much as...

Oral Steroids for Acute Sciatica Produce Limited Improvement in Function and Pain

May 19, 2015

Among patients with acute sciatica caused by a herniated lumbar disk (a condition also known as "acute radiculopathy"), a short...

History of Breastfeeding Associated with Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

April 28, 2015

Study finds tumor type may also influence outcomes Women diagnosed with breast cancer who previously breastfed their babies had a...

Patients With Heart Stents Have Similar Increased Risk of Death from Bleeding and Heart Attacks

April 7, 2015

RELEASED JOINTLY BY UC SAN FRANCISCO AND KAISER PERMANENTE In patients who received a stent to treat coronary artery blockage,...

Kaiser Permanente Launches Autism Family Genetics Study

April 1, 2015

A new Kaiser Permanente study will gather genetic material from 5,000 member families in order to undertake urgently needed research...

Health System Factors Improve Medication Adherence Among Seniors with Diabetes

March 16, 2015

System-level factors controlled by health care systems – including prescriptions with a medication supply greater than 90 days, mail-order pharmacy...

Study Finds Minimal Ethnic Differences in Health Among Older Insured Patients with Diabetes

February 6, 2015

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers found that the prevalence of geriatric conditions and diabetic complications...

12-Year Study Confirms Overall Safety of Measles Vaccines

January 5, 2015

A 12-year study of two types of measles-containing vaccines, published today in Pediatrics, found that seven main adverse outcomes were...

Digoxin Associated With Higher Risk of Death and Hospitalization in Adults With Atrial Fibrillation and No Heart Failure

November 21, 2014

Digoxin, a drug commonly used to treat heart conditions, was associated with a 71 percent higher risk of death and...

Statin Use during Hospitalization for Hemorrhagic Stroke Strongly Associated with Improved Survival

September 22, 2014

OAKLAND, Calif., September 22, 2014–Patients who were treated with a statin in the hospital after suffering from a hemorrhagic stroke...

National Cancer Institute Awards $7.3 million to Kaiser Permanente for Cancer Clinical Trials, Patient Care Research

August 1, 2014

A new 5-year, $7.3 million award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will allow Kaiser Permanente to expand its innovative...

Hospital-Diagnosed Maternal Bacterial Infections Associated with Increased Autism Risk

December 23, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif. — Hospital-diagnosed maternal bacterial infections were associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in the...

Duration of Diabetes and Advancing Age Independently Predict Diabetes Complications and Risk of Death

December 17, 2013

The duration of diabetes and advancing age independently predict diabetes severity and risk of death in older adults with type...

Long-term Use of Common Heartburn and Ulcer Medications Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency

December 11, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif. — Long-term use of commonly prescribed heartburn and ulcer medications is linked to a higher risk of vitamin...

Dementia Risk Greatest for Older Native Americans and African-Americans with Diabetes

December 10, 2013

In the first study to look at racial and ethnic differences in dementia risk among older adults with type 2...

Tracking Exercise as a Vital Sign Associated with Weight Loss and Better Glucose Control

December 5, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif. — Asking patients about their exercise habits was associated with weight loss in overweight patients and improved glucose...

Patients With Diabetes Who Use Mail Order Pharmacy Are Less Likely to Visit Emergency Rooms

November 22, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif. — Patients with diabetes who received prescribed heart medications by mail were less likely to visit the emergency...

CDC, AHA and ACC Cite Kaiser Permanente Model in Science Advisory on Need for Hypertension Control Approaches Nationwide

November 15, 2013

The hypertension control program of Kaiser Permanente Northern California is cited as a model to emulate in a Science Advisory jointly...

New Kaiser Permanente – UCSF center explores ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics in health care

November 14, 2013

With inexpensive genetics kits flooding the market, both consumers — and their doctors — still lack basic information about what...

Risk Factors Identified for Delayed Onset of Lactation in Women with Gestational Diabetes

November 8, 2013

A study of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) identifies, for the first time, independent risk factors for unsuccessful early...

Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury Decreases in California Health Care System

November 7, 2013

Favorable Trend in Contrast to National Incidence Rates of AKI OAKLAND, CA — In contrast to national hospital data suggesting...

Earlier Onset of Puberty in Girls Linked to Obesity

November 5, 2013

New research in Pediatrics shows that obesity is the largest predictor of earlier onset puberty in girls, a phenomenon that is affecting...

Study Shows No Increased Risk for Heart Attacks Among HIV-Positive Patients With High CD4 Cell Counts

October 24, 2013

Healthy HIV-Positive Subjects Have Same Heart Attack Risk as General Population Although HIV-positive individuals are known to be at higher...

Earlier Is Better for Measles Immunization First Dose

October 14, 2013

Children receiving measles-containing vaccines at 12-15 months of age have a lower increased risk of fever and seizures than those...

Use of Digoxin Associated with Higher Risk of Death for Patients

September 20, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif. — Digoxin, a drug commonly used to treat heart conditions, was associated with a 72 percent higher rate...

Electronic health records linked to improved care for Kaiser Permanente diabetes patients

September 10, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif. — The implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) in a large, integrated, health care delivery system resulted in...

Pre-Pregnancy Hormone Testing May Indicate Gestational Diabetes Risk

August 29, 2013

Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Low Adiponectin Levels Prior to Pregnancy Linked to High Risk of Gestational Diabetes OAKLAND, Calif. —...

Large-Scale Kaiser Permanente Program Linked to Improved Blood Pressure Control

August 20, 2013

Sustained success leads to reduced risk of stroke and heart disease for patients Kaiser Permanente Northern California nearly doubled the...

New Risk Score Predicts 10-Year Dementia Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

August 19, 2013

Patients with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop dementia as those without the disease, but predicting who...

Severe Low Blood Sugar Occurs Often in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

July 30, 2013

Patients with diabetes who take certain types of medications to lower their blood sugar sometimes experience severe low blood-sugar levels,...

Study Finds Booster Vaccine Tdap is Only Moderately Effective

July 23, 2013

Researchers have found that the pertussis “booster” vaccine, also known as reduced antigen content acellular pertussis vaccine or Tdap, is...

Successful Hepatitis C Treatment Lowers Subsequent Medical Costs

July 1, 2013

Successful treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has economic benefits in reduced use of health care resources and...

High Blood Pressure Among Blacks and Young Adults Is Focus of $11 Million Stroke Prevention Project

June 21, 2013

UC SAN FRANCISCO Jennifer O’Brien Executive Director/Public Affairs Source: Jeffrey Norris (415) 502-6397 (NEWS) E-mail: jeffrey.norris@ucsf.edu Web: www.ucsf.edu Twitter: @JeffreyNorris1...

New Risk Assessment Tool to Predict Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

June 19, 2013

Model will give physicians more reliable guidance in making therapeutic decisions for stroke prevention OAKLAND, Calif., June 19, 2013 —...

Bisphenol-A exposure linked to obesity risk in puberty-age girls

June 13, 2013

Girls between 9 and 12 years of age with higher-than-average levels of bisphenol-A (BPA) in their urine had double the...

Study Shows Whole-Cell Vaccine Was More Effective Than Acellular Vaccine During California Pertussis Outbreak

May 20, 2013

Whole-cell pertussis vaccines were more effective at protecting against pertussis than acellular pertussis vaccines during a large recent outbreak, according...

Fun and Friends Help Ease the Pain of Breast Cancer

May 13, 2013

Kaiser Permanente study among the first to examine how social relationships influence quality of life in breast cancer patients Breast...

Varicella Vaccine Has Long-Term Effectiveness Against Chicken Pox

April 1, 2013

Chicken pox, the childhood affliction of earlier generations, has been largely neutralized by the varicella vaccine, according to a new...

Adults with Diabetes and Limited Health Literacy Less Likely to Adhere to Prescribed Antidepressants

March 25, 2013

Adult patients with diabetes who don’t understand basic health information are significantly less likely to take newly prescribed antidepressant medication,...

High-Fat Dairy Products Linked to Poorer Breast Cancer Survival

March 14, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif., March 14 — Patients who consume high-fat dairy products following breast cancer diagnosis increase their chances of dying...

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Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Men Taking Long-Acting Chronic Pain Medications Five Times more Likely to have Low Testosterone Levels

January 31, 2013

The study is the first to show a significant difference in risk between short-acting and long-acting opioids OAKLAND, Calif., Jan....

Kaiser Permanente Study Reveals Two-Fold Higher Incidence of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers for Individuals with HIV

January 29, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif., January 29— HIV-positive patients have a higher incidence of non-melanoma skin cancers, according to a Kaiser Permanente study...

KP Member Health Survey: Vitamin D supplementation lags among people who may need it most

January 24, 2013

Many adult members of Kaiser Permanente Northern California who are at high risk for vitamin D insufficiency are not getting...

Lower copayments and use of mail-order pharmacy may reduce disparities in adherence to blood-pressure medication

December 10, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 10 - New research suggests that making prescription refills more affordable and easier to get may reduce...

High-quality Personal Relationships Improve Survival in Women with Breast Cancer

November 9, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif., DATE—The quality of a woman’s social networks—the personal relationships that surround an individual—appears to be just as important...

Study Shows Elevated Risk of Blood Clots and Arterial Blockage in Women Taking Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone

October 18, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 18—A U.S. Food and Drug Administration-funded study led by the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research...

Pacific Islanders, South Asians and Filipinos have Higher Rates of Diabetes than all Other Ethnic Groups

October 15, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 15, 2012 – Rates of diagnosed diabetes are much higher among some Asian subgroups than is apparent...

Antibiotic Injections are Associated with Lower Risk of Infection in Cataract Surgery

October 10, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif. — Intracameral antibiotic injections were associated with a 22-fold reduction in the risk of postoperative infection following cataract...

Study Affirms Safety of HPV4 Vaccine for Adolescents and Young Women in Routine Clinical Care

October 1, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif. — A study of almost 200,000 young females who received the quadrivalent human papilloma virus (HPV4) vaccine found...

Use of EHR Associated with Improvements in Outcomes for Patients With Diabetes

October 1, 2012

video OAKLAND, Calif. — Use of electronic health records was associated with improved drug-treatment intensification, monitoring and risk-factor control among...

Protection Against Whooping Cough Waned During the Five Years After Fifth Dose of DTaP

September 12, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif. - Protection against whooping cough (also called pertussis) waned during the five years after the fifth dose of...

Almost Half of Type 2 Diabetes Patients Report Acute and Chronic Pain, Researchers Find

August 6, 2012

Study authors recommend adding palliative care to diabetes management Almost half of adults with type 2 diabetes report acute and...

In-Utero Exposure to Magnetic Fields Associated with Increased Risk of Obesity in Childhood

July 27, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif. July 27, 2012- - In-utero exposure to relatively high magnetic field levels was associated with a 69 percent...

Kaiser Permanente Division of Research Names Tracy Lieu, MD, MPH Its Fifth Director

July 16, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif., July 16, 2012 – The Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, Calif. has named Tracy Lieu, MD,...

Infertility History/Treatment Not Associated with ASDs for Single Births

July 12, 2012

For Multiple Births More Research Is Needed OAKLAND, Calif., Month, Day, 2012 – In a new study, neither infertility history...

Weight Loss Resulting from a Low-Fat Diet May Help Eliminate Hot Flashes and Night Sweats in Menopausal Women

July 11, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif. — Weight loss that occurs in conjunction with a low-fat, high fruit and vegetable diet may help to...

Eleven Integrated Health Systems Form Largest Private-Sector Diabetes Registry in United States

June 7, 2012

Researchers use database of more than 1 million diverse diabetes patients to find better treatment and prevention strategies PORTLAND, Ore....

Telephone Contact with Nurses is Associated with Improved Outcomes

May 25, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif., May 25, 2012– Among women with gestational diabetes mellitus, referral to a telephone-based nurse management program was associated...

Body Mass Index (BMI) Thresholds for Increased Risk of Gestational Diabetes

May 22, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif., May 22, 2012 – Body Mass Index (BMI) thresholds for increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) vary by...

Measles-Containing Vaccines Not Associated with Increased Risk of Febrile Seizures in Children Ages 4-6

April 2, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif. — Vaccines for measles were not associated with an increased risk of febrile seizures among 4-6 year olds during the...

Chronic Kidney Disease Linked to Higher Risk of Kidney and Urinary Tract Cancer

February 4, 2012

OAKLAND, Calif. – Chronic kidney disease is associated with a higher risk of kidney and urothelial cancer, but not other...

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Kaiser Permanente Study Finds No Elevated Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Events Associated with Use of ADHD Medications in Young and Middle-aged Adults

December 12, 2011

OAKLAND Calif. — Researchers have found little evidence of increased risk of heart attack, sudden cardiac death or stroke associated...

Depression Increases Risk of Dementia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

December 5, 2011

OAKLAND Calif. — Depression in patients with diabetes is associated with a substantively increased risk of development of dementia compared...

Earlier Antiretroviral Therapy Might Reduce the Burden of Cancer in Those with HIV

November 22, 2011

OAKLAND Calif. — HIV-infected patients are at increased risk for cancer as a result of both their impaired immune system...

Heavy Alcohol Consumption Linked to Lung Cancer

October 24, 2011

Higher BMI and Education Level May Be Protective Oakland, CA — Heavy alcohol consumption may be linked to a greater...

Fully or Mostly Breastfeeding Women Have Lowest Blood Sugar Levels After a Gestational Diabetes Pregnancy

October 24, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. – Breastfeeding with no or little formula supplementation was associated with lower fasting blood glucose and lower insulin...

Waning and Less Effective Acellular Whooping Cough Vaccines Likely Contributed to the 2010 California Whooping Cough Outbreak

October 22, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. – Waning and less effective acellular whooping cough vaccines likely contributed to the 2010 California whooping cough outbreak,...

Ethnic Differences in Appointment Keeping Affect Health of Diabetes Patients

October 20, 2011

Ethnic differences in attendance at primary care appointments may be an important factor in poor health outcomes among some minority...

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Birth Defects Likely Linked to Hypertension, Not Early Use of ACE Inhibitors in First Trimester of Pregnancy, According to New Research

October 18, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Women who take ACE inhibitors, a type of drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, in...

In Utero exposure to BPA May Adversely Affect Male Genital Development

August 29, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif., -- In utero exposure to Bisphenol-A may adversely affect male genital development, according to a Kaiser Permanente study...

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Researchers Have Identified New Risk Factors That May Be Helpful In Identifying Women Who May Succumb to a Rare, Pregnancy-related Deterioration of Heart Function

August 22, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. – Kaiser Permanente Researchers have identified several readily available patient characteristics that may be useful in identifying women...

Study Finds Exposure to Magnetic Fields in Pregnancy Increases Asthma Risk

August 1, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. —Women with high exposure to magnetic fields during pregnancy may have a higher risk of asthma in their...

New Scorecard Identifies Patients at Highest Risk on Blood Thinners

July 28, 2011

A new and simple risk score may aid physicians in gauging the likelihood that a common drug will cause a...

Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Scientists Complete NIH-Funded Genomics Project Involving 100,000 People

July 21, 2011

Resulting Data Will Provide Novel Resource for Accelerating Research OAKLAND, Calif. — One of the nation’s largest and most diverse genomics...

Mail-Order Pharmacy for New Statin Prescriptions Achieve Better Cholesterol Control in First 3-15 Months Of Therapy

July 21, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. – Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients who obtained new statin prescriptions via a mail-order pharmacy achieved better cholesterol...

Exposure to Antidepressants in Early Pregnancy May Increase the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders

July 4, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. – Exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors anti-depressants in early pregnancy may modestly increase risk of autism spectrum...

Routinely Assessed Measures of Blood Sugar and Body Weight may be Good Indicators of Risk for Developing Diabetes During Pregnancy

May 26, 2011

A woman’s risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy can be identified up to seven years before she becomes pregnant based...

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Names Selby First Executive Director

May 16, 2011

Veteran Public Health Expert to Lead Patient-Focused Outcomes Research WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) announced today...

Parental Exposure to BPA During Pregnancy Associated with Decreased Birth Weight in Offspring

May 13, 2011

OAKLAND Calif. — Parental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy is associated with decreased birth weight of offspring, compared...

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Lifestyle Interventions in Women with Gestational Diabetes May Prevent Diabetes by Reducing Pregnancy Weight Retention and Helping Overweight Women Lose Weight

May 5, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif., -- In women with gestational diabetes, a lifestyle intervention, including modified diet and physical activity that starts during...

Elderly Diabetes Patients with Very Low Glucose Levels Have Slightly Increased Risk of Death

April 18, 2011

A new study of older diabetes patients has found that well-controlled blood sugar levels were associated with a lower risk...

Immunization Not Associated with Increases in ER Visits or Hospitalizations for Children with Inborn Errors of Metabolism

April 11, 2011

OAKLAND Calif. — Children with inborn errors of metabolism received vaccines on the same immunization schedule as did healthy infants,...

Large Weight Gain Raises Risk for Recurrence Among Breast Cancer Survivors

April 5, 2011

Oakland, Calif. — Breast cancer survivors who experience large weight gain have an increased risk of death after diagnosis, according...

Novel Technology Yields Flu Vaccine That Is Safe for Healthy Adults

February 23, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. – Influenza vaccination using proteins derived from recommended virus strains and produced with recombinant DNA methods yields flu...

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Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics May Be Important and Currently Missed Opportunities to Better Manage Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

February 22, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. – In a study of more than 30,000 women under the age of 50 in two large United...

Use of Antidepressant Associated with Reduction in Menopausal Hot Flashes

January 18, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. – Peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women experienced a reduction in the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes with...

High Activity Staves Off Pounds, Especially for Women

December 14, 2010

Highly active women gain less than highly active men over 20 years CHICAGO --- People will gain significantly less weight...

Exposure to BPA Associated with Reduced Semen Quality

October 28, 2010

OAKLAND, Calif. – Increasing urine BPA (Bisphenol-A) level was significantly associated with decreased sperm concentration, decreased total sperm count, decreased...

Study Suggests Women and Their Children May Benefit from Metabolic Screening Prior to Conception

October 11, 2010

OAKLAND, Calif. — Cardio-metabolic risk factors such as high blood sugar and insulin, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol that are...

Breast Density Linked to Increased Risk of Subsequent Breast Cancer

October 7, 2010

Oakland, CA - Researchers at Kaiser Permanente have found that patients with a very early form of breast cancer (ductal carcinoma...

Patient-provider Language Barriers Linked to Worse Diabetes Control

October 6, 2010

Patients who cannot talk about their diabetes with their doctor in their own language may have poorer diabetes outcomes, even...

Physical Limitations Take a Significant Toll in Breast Cancer Survivors

September 22, 2010

Basic physical limitations following breast cancer treatment can have far-reaching consequences that substantially affect how long a patient lives. According...

Uniform, National Measures Should Define HIV and AIDS Care

August 17, 2010

OAKLAND, Calif. – To improve the quality of HIV care and treatment nationwide, 17 measures such as screening and prevention...

New Research Finds Girls Are Starting Puberty Early

August 9, 2010

Oakland, Calif. (August 9, 2010) -- Girls are starting puberty early, according to new research from the Breast Cancer and...

Combination MMRV Vaccine Associated with Two-Fold Risk of Febrile Seizures Compared with Separate MMR & Varicella Vaccines

June 28, 2010

Electronic Health Records Study of 459,000 Children Sparked New CDC Recommendations Oakland, Calif. – The combination vaccine for measles, mumps,...

Heart Attacks Declined 24 Percent in Kaiser Permanente Northern California Since 2000

June 9, 2010

Study of 46,000 Patients Shows More Serious Heart Attacks Also Declined By Much More Video Oakland, Calif. – Heart attacks...

Limited Health Literacy Increases Safety Risks for Patients with Diabetes

May 19, 2010

People with diabetes who have limited health literacy are at higher risk for hypoglycemia or low blood sugar, according to...

Medications that Reduce the Production of Stomach Acid May Increase Hip Fractures

April 6, 2010

Oakland, CA – Commonly used medications for decreasing stomach acid are associated with an increased risk of hip fracture, according...

Coffee Drinking and Caffeine Associated with Reduced Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Rhythm Disturbances

March 2, 2010

While it is not proven that coffee is protective, it is unlikely that moderate caffeine intake increases arrhythmia risk, Kaiser...

Alcohol Consumption May Increase Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk

December 10, 2009

Post-menopausal and overweight women may be most susceptible (Oakland, Calif. – December 10, 2009) Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages (at...

Breastfeeding A Child May Protect Women from Metabolic Syndrome, A Condition Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease in Women

December 3, 2009

December 3, 2009 (Oakland, Calif.) – Breastfeeding a child may lower a woman’s risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome, a condition...

Workplace BPA Exposure Increases Risk of Male Sexual Dysfunction, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

November 11, 2009

First human study to measure effects of BPA on male reproductive system November 11, 2009 (Oakland, Calif.) – High levels...

Common Antiretroviral Therapy Drug (Tenofovir) Associated With Decline of Renal Function

October 26, 2009

Commonly used tenofovir, a nucleootide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used in anti-retroviral therapy (ART) is associated with declines in renal...

Kaiser Permanente, UCSF awarded $25 million from NIH

October 12, 2009

100,000 Kaiser Permanente members who have donated DNA for research into the genetic and environmental causes of disease to be...

National Institutes of Health Awards More Than $54 Million to Kaiser Permanente to Conduct Health Research

October 12, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will support research in numerous health areas, from genotyping 100,000 members’ DNA Samples to...

New Assessment Quantifies Risks and Benefits of Warfarin Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

August 31, 2009

Kaiser Permanente, Mass General Study Finds Benefits Strongest for Oldest Patients and others at High Stroke Risk Warfarin therapy for...

Antioxidants Not Associated With Increased Melanoma Risk

August 17, 2009

Chicago -- Antioxidant supplements do not appear to be associated with an increased risk of melanoma, according to a report...

High Cholesterol in Midlife Raises Risk of Late-life Dementia, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

August 4, 2009

August 4, 2009 (Oakland, Calif.) – Elevated cholesterol levels in midlife – even levels considered only borderline elevated – significantly...

Workplace E-Mail Intervention Program Helps People Sit Less and Eat Better, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

May 19, 2009

May 19, 2009 (OAKLAND, Calif.) – A behavioral intervention program delivered by e-mail is an effective way to significantly improve...

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Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Are At Higher Than Previously Realized risk for Permanent Dialysis If They Require Hospital – Based Dialysis

April 30, 2009

OAKLAND, CA -- Patients with chronic kidney disease are at higher than previously realized risk of needing permanent dialysis if...

Low Blood Sugar Events Increase Dementia Risk in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

April 9, 2009

April 14, 2009 (OAKLAND, Calif.) – Hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) episodes that require a visit to the hospital are associated...

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Teens Who Give Birth Have Greater Gains in Overall Body Fat and Belly Fat During Adolescence Than Peers Who were not pregnant, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

April 1, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif. – Teenagers who’ve had babies experience substantially greater gains in total body fat and belly fat during adolescence...

Kidney Disease Increases the Risk of Stroke in Patients with the Most Common Type of Heart Arrhythmia, According to Researchers

March 3, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif., March 3, 2009 – Chronic kidney disease increases the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF),...

Largest Study To Date Compares Cholesterol Treatment in HIV Patients & Patients without HIV infection

March 2, 2009

Lipid Lowering Therapy OAKLAND, Calif., March 2, 2009 – A new study in the online issue of Annals of Internal...

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Awards $8.6 Million Grant to Kaiser Permanente to Develop Largest, Most Diverse U.S. Biobank

December 15, 2008

Database Has Power to Reveal Environmental and Genetic Factors Behind Many Deadly Diseases; Groundbreaking Research Will Lead to Better Treatments...

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Creates National Network to Study Cardiovascular Disease

November 10, 2008

Oakland, CA – The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has provided $7.5 million over the next five years to...

Depression during Pregnancy Can Double Risk of Preterm Delivery

October 23, 2008

Depression and Preterm Delivery Risk October 23, 2008 (Oakland, Calif.) - Depressed pregnant women have twice the risk of preterm...

Kaiser Permanente – Stanford heart research center funded to study treatment outcomes

August 10, 2008

The American Heart Association has awarded Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research in Oakland and Stanford University’s Medical Center $3.89 million...

Medicare Part D beneficiaries may pay a price for poor knowledge of their Part D benefits, according to a new study

April 22, 2008

April 22, 2008 (Oakland, Calif.) – Medicare Beneficiaries have limited knowledge of their Medicare Part D outpatient prescription drug benefits....

Larger Abdomen in MidLife Increases Risk of Dementia, According to a New Kaiser Permanente Division of Research Study

March 26, 2008

Larger Abdomen and Risk of Dementia Oakland CA – People in their 40s with larger stomachs have a higher risk...

Kaiser Permanente Study Shows Newer, Stronger Evidence that Caffeine During Pregnancy Increases Miscarriage Risk

January 21, 2008

Coffee, Miscarriage Linked Coffee, tea, soda and hot chocolate present risk January 21, 2008 (Oakland, Calif.) – High doses of...

Kaiser Permanente Harvard Medical School Study Links Lack of Sleep to Weight Gain for New Moms

November 19, 2007

First Study Ever Finds Moms who Sleep Only Five Hours Have Tripled Risk of Excessive Weight at One Year After...

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Largest Study Ever to Investigate Risk Factors of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Will Begin Enrolling Families in Bay Area and Across U.S.

November 14, 2007

Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) Families from Alameda and Santa Clara Counties Invited to Participate OAKLAND, Calif., November 14,...

Under Used Colon Cancer Screening Test is Effective

September 25, 2007

And may help improve colon cancer screening rates Oakland CA – An under used colon cancer screening test now available...

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Increasing Vegetable and Fruits Beyond Current Dietary Guidelines Does Not Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence or Death, According to a New Study

July 18, 2007

Diet and Breast Cancer Eating a diet very high in vegetables, fruit and fiber and low in fat, did not...

Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements May Help Prevent Weight Gain in Postmenopausal Women

May 14, 2007

Supplements may prevent weight gain in women Largest national study of its kind finds popular nutritional supplements have minimal, but...

Risk of Autism Rises With Age of Moms, Dads

April 2, 2007

Kaiser Permanente study of more than 132,000 children suggests link between chronic, life-long condition and advanced maternal and paternal age...

Middle Age Brings Substantial Fitness Declines, Weight Gains

February 28, 2007

Middle Age and Fitness Levels Largest, long-term study of physical fitness change in U.S. investigates fitness trends in Caucasian and...

Kaiser Permanente Unveils Groundbreaking Genetic Research Program

February 14, 2007

Researchers aim to reveal the genetic and environmental causes behind deadly and disabling diseases Oakland, Calif. (Feb. 14, 2007)—The Kaiser...

Placing Limits on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits May Lower Spending on Medications but May Also Raise Other Health Costs

May 31, 2006

Medicare + Choice Oakland, Calif. Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - In a study that looked at Medicare + Choice (a...

Reassuring News for Parents of Jaundiced Newborns

May 3, 2006

Study shows infants with high bilirubin levels no more likely to suffer long-term developmental problems than other infants OAKLAND, Calif.,...

New Long-term Study Adds to Evidence Linking Epstein-Barr Virus to Multiple Sclerosis

April 12, 2006

Epstein-Barr virus & multiple sclerosis Young adults with high levels of antibodies against the Epstein-Barr virus, the virus that most...

Standard Dose of Popular Herbal Therapy No Better Than Placebo

February 8, 2006

Kaiser Permanente study shows Saw Palmetto not effective at relieving prostate problems Oakland, Calif. February 8, 2006 - The herbal...

Low-fat Diets Alone Offer Slim Benefits for Women

February 7, 2006

WHI & Low-fat Diets Oakland, Calif. Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - Following a diet lower in total fat, without making...

Losing Weight Could Prevent Deadly Kidney Disease

January 3, 2006

Kidney Disease Oakland, Calif. January 3, 2006 - If you are one of the millions of Americans who are vowing...

Pacifier Use Could Cut Crib Deaths by 90 Percent

December 8, 2005

Pacifiers and SIDS Kaiser Permanente study provides new hope for SIDS risk Oakland, Calif. December 8, 2005. Using a pacifier...

Kaiser Permanente Research: Computers in Exam Room Help Patient and Doctor Communicate

June 5, 2005

Computers and Communication Patients’ satisfaction with doctors’ care higher after introduction of computers Oakland, CA and Portland, OR June 5,...

Obesity in Middle Age Increase Risk of Dementia Later in Life

April 27, 2005

Obesity and Dementia OAKLAND, Calif., April 27, 2005 – Obesity has long been known to increase the risk of a...

Kaiser Permanente Research: Study of Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Identifies Women at Low Risk of Breast Cancer Mortality

December 9, 2004

21-gene test predicts mortality risk in epidemiological study. SAN ANTONIO – December 9, 2004, Kaiser Permanente researchers are presenting results...

Kaiser Permanente Researchers Will Evaluate Whether Lifestyle Changes Improve Prognosis for Women With Breast Cancer

November 8, 2004

Breast Cancer OAKLAND, Calif., November 8, 2004 Researchers at Kaiser Permanente have received a $10 million grant to study whether...

Study Examines Relationship Between Breast Density and Second Breast Cancers for Women with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ

October 5, 2004

Breast Density and DCIS Oakland, Calif., October 5, 2004--Having highly dense breasts may be associated with an increased risk of...

Even Mild Kidney Disease Increases Risk of Heart Attack or Death

September 21, 2004

Oakland, CA—Chronic kidney disease—even asymptomatic forms of the disease—increases a person’s risk of heart disease, stroke, or death, according to...

Study Shows Role of Genetic Makeup Between Parents in Preterm Delivery

August 31, 2004

Transmission of Parentally Shared Human Leukocyte Antigen Gene Increases Risk of Early Births Oakland, Calif., August 31, 2004--The transmission of...

Can Mammograms Help Predict Cardiovascular Disease?

May 25, 2004

Mammograms, New Findings are Promising OAKLAND, Calif., May 25, 2004 -- The presence of breast vascular calcifications found through common...

Gestational Diabetes Increases 35% in 10 Years

February 24, 2004

GDM - Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Kaiser Permanente Research shows risky condition becoming more prevalent in younger pregnant women. Oakland, CA—Kaiser...

Fitness Now May Keep You Healthy Later

December 17, 2003

Study included 1,000 Kaiser members from Oakland, followed subjects over 15 years Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - People who failed...

Link Between Cannabis and Death Still Not Established

September 19, 2003

Cannabis and Death Although the use of cannabis is not harmless, its link with death is still not established, argues...

NSAIDS and Miscarriage

August 16, 2003

Exposure to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during pregnancy and risk of miscarriage: population based cohort study. According to a new publication...

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