Clinical research
Kaiser Permanente conducts innovative, translational research that is an integral part of our social mission and essential to providing members with quality health care. Read more about the importance of how clinical research drives medical advancements at Kaiser Permanente.
Tying smoking intervention with surgery
January 21, 2019
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
December 18, 2018
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
December 5, 2018
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
October 29, 2018
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
October 25, 2018
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.