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.
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.
Physical activity may reduce risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes
April 14, 2021
Kaiser Permanente study finds history of being consistently active was strongly associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization, ICU admission, and death in people with COVID-19.
Most e-visit users didn’t need follow-up care, research finds
March 31, 2021
A Q&A with researchers on the simple, quick format that's part of Kaiser Permanente’s growing toolbox of virtual care options.