Kaiser Permanente Northern California deepens its COVID-19 research agenda
Division of Research physician researchers and other investigators examine the pandemic’s effects from all angles.
Active tuberculosis linked to higher long-term risk of death
A Kaiser Permanente study found that increasing tuberculosis screening and prevention efforts could potentially help improve life expectancy.
Teens, parents, physicians support screening young people for gender identity, study suggests
A new study led by Permanente physician-researchers found young people felt more comfortable talking about gender identity issues when asked first by a clinician.
New virtual, innovative clinical trial for adults at high risk for respiratory illnesses
Kaiser Permanente researchers to study Vascepa in people 50 and older with heart disease.
Early colorectal cancer screening benefits African Americans
Kaiser Permanente study published in the journal Gastroenterology supports starting screening at age 45 among this higher-risk population.
On-demand HIV prevention pills worked well, study shows
Kaiser Permanente Northern California researchers say new as-needed PrEP regimen may increase use of the highly effective medication.
Large drop in hospitalized heart attack patients seen during COVID-19 pandemic
Kaiser Permanente research in Northern California backs anecdotal reports of people avoiding emergency care because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Kaiser Permanente research centers prioritize urgent COVID-19 research projects, clinical trials
In an effort to improve understanding and clinical practice guidelines around the novel coronavirus, Kaiser Permanente’s various research centers are quickly moving to investigate potential treatment for COVID-19.
New Kaiser Permanente study provides information on coronavirus planning for health systems
A new Kaiser Permanente study of COVID-19 patients published today as a research letter in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) provides estimates for the percentage of test-positive patients requiring hospitalization and admission to the ICU.
Heart failure deaths an epidemic in United States
Kaiser Permanente research published in JAMA Cardiology identifies national trend linked to aging of baby boomers and upturn in heart disease mortality.