Research in the News

Kaiser Permanente Transitions program shows encouraging results.

New Kaiser Permanente research describes how a regionalized, virtual gastric cancer center benefited patients and physicians.

New research examined dozens of data points and has identified key leading indicators that can forecast impending COVID-19 surges as much as six weeks before they hit the medical centers.

Significant declines in heart attack hospitalizations and emergency care for possible strokes at the beginning of the pandemic were not seen in subsequent COVID-19 surges, according to a recent Kaiser Permanente study.

A combination of 3 healthy lifestyle factors is associated with a 70% lower risk of preterm birth, according to an analysis of data from a Kaiser Permanente study involving nearly 2,500 pregnant women in Northern California.

Kaiser Permanente study shows computerized interpretation of doctors’ medical reports can identify patients with aortic stenosis.

Kaiser Permanente study suggests blood thinners should not be routinely prescribed.

Kaiser Permanente research shows the need for increased education about the dangers of high blood pressure.

Kaiser Permanente study highlights need to identify reasons including underlying socioeconomic factors for hospitaliation differences.