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.
Permanente Researchers Link Weight-Loss Surgery to Lower Risk of Diabetes
August 10, 2018
Recent large, long-term study finds patients develop half as much nerve, kidney, and eye disease after bariatric surgery.
Integrated Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Saves Lives
August 8, 2018
New study culminates decades of groundbreaking research and clinical initiatives on the effectiveness of population-based screening.
Reducing Opioids Not Associated with Lower Patient Satisfaction Scores
June 11, 2018
A Kaiser Permanente study found patients receiving recommended reduction in opioids dosage still rated their doctors favorably.
Health Effects of Women Following Sexual Assault
June 8, 2018
Kaiser Permanente research provides best evidence to date on the association between sexual assualt, health disorders, and health care use.
Research Network Finds New Way to Predict Suicide Risk
May 24, 2018
Combining data from electronic health records with results from standardized depression questionnaires better predicts suicide risk following a health visit, according to a new study.