Clinical research
Kaiser Permanente’s innovative, translational research is essential to providing members with high-quality, evidence-based care that improves outcomes. Discover how clinical research drives medical advancements and shapes the care found at Permanente Medical Groups.
HPV home-testing research supports better cervical cancer prevention and screening
January 11, 2023
Permanente physician-researcher believes at-home HPV testing could be a convenient screening option
Research shows physical activity helps avoid serious COVID complications
December 27, 2022
Permanente family and sports medicine physician Robert Sallis, MD, says Kaiser Permanente study supports the idea that moderate exercise is good medicine.
Physician-led research reviews guide health care decision-making
April 26, 2022
The Kaiser Permanente Evidence-based Practice Center synthesizes scientific evidence on health care topics and produces comprehensive reports that are used to guide decisions about health care.
Coronavirus may double severe complications in pregnancy
March 22, 2022
A Kaiser Permanente study published in JAMA finds twice the risk of severe maternal morbidity associated with coronavirus infection during pregnancy.
Blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy tied to later risk of hypertension
February 10, 2022
A Kaiser Permanente study found that blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy were tied to increased risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy-related high blood pressure conditions.