Tying smoking intervention with surgery
A study looking at a program helping patients quit smoking around the time of their surgery shows initial results are promising.
Guidelines pay off for colorectal cancer screening
A Kaiser Permanente study finds 10-year follow-up interval after negative colonoscopies is associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer and mortality.
Timely ‘tele-triage’ of chest pain
Research led by Dana Sax, MD, found that tele-triage of chest pain can safely refer people for care in venues other than the Emergency Department.
Researching disparities in heart health
Permanente physician and researcher Stephen Sidney, MD, MPH, has identified important disparities in heart health, leading to new approaches to preventing heart disease.
Fall 2018 Edition of the Permanente Journal Now Available
The latest edition of the Permanente Journal includes a supplement with a special report co-written by Chief Quality Officer Michael Kanter, MD, on social determinants of health.