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.
At-home dialysis supported by an integrated health care system
September 10, 2019
The United States lags behind other countries in home dialysis, but Kaiser Permanente research finds it safe to expand use, improving quality of life.
Summer 2019 edition of the Permanente Journal now available
August 7, 2019
Read peer-reviewed articles in the latest edition of the Permanente Journal, including a special report containing the 40 abstracts from the annual Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Research Week.
Analytical tool could identify more patients at risk of contracting HIV
July 17, 2019
An algorithm developed by Kaiser Permanente researchers in Northern California could refer more at-risk patients for the preventive medication PrEP.
Clinical tool accurately predicts children’s appendicitis risk in emergency rooms
July 1, 2019
A risk calculator validated at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Emergency Departments may help safely avoid unnecessary CT scans in children 5 and older.
Advancing scientific discoveries through the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank
June 14, 2019
Watch this video of Edward Ellison, MD, co-CEO of The Permanente Federation, highlighting the value of the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank.