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.
Study finds link between physical activity and enhanced mental wellness during pandemic
November 17, 2021
A survey of more than 20,000 people shows that individuals who exercised more during the initial lockdown period of the pandemic experienced less anxiety and depression than those who didn’t.
Young children gained weight during the pandemic
September 7, 2021
A Kaiser Permanente study shows youngsters gained excess weight from 2019 to 2020, with kids age 5 to 11 gaining more than 11- to 17-year-olds.
New tool for early identification of COVID-19 surges
July 27, 2021
Kaiser Permanente develops a simple method to help hospitals and communities identify early signs of a large community spread of infectious diseases.
Emergency care for heart attacks and strokes rebounds
June 2, 2021
New research from a Kaiser Permanente study published in JAMA suggests recent public health campaigns that encouraged people to seek care if they were experiencing signs or symptoms of a stroke or heart attack have been effective.
Most stroke patients could be treated at a primary stroke center
May 10, 2021
Results from a new Kaiser Permanente study could help inform policies that guide care for stroke patients who are being transported by emergency medical service paramedics.