Rare Cancer Carefully Tracked and Treated
The miniregistry used by a testicular cancer panel of urologists and oncologists helps provide the most consistent and expert-level care for every single person with testicular cancer at Kaiser Permanente Northern California.
In Reducing Deaths from Heart Disease and Stroke, Kaiser Permanente Outpaces Nation
New research demonstrates the benefits of KP’s cardiovascular care initiatives and shows KP members have lower rates of heart disease and stroke mortality than people in the rest of the country.
Quick, Expert Care Saves a Young Mother and Her Baby
The power of integration and clinical excellence: KP member Sondra Smith safely delivered her daughter and then underwent successful surgery, just hours after a tumor diagnosis.
An In-Home Therapy for End-Stage Kidney Disease
For kidney failure patients, in home peritoneal dialysis therapy shows as good or better outcomes for survival and avoiding certain complications. Dr. Alan Go discusses the benefits found in a recent study.
Leading the Way in Surgery Recovery
Drs. Efren Rosas, Subhendra Banerjee, and Mukesh Sahu share insights on KP's Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program that has improved the surgical experience for more than 20,000 patients.
30-Year National Study Shows Women Who Breastfeed for 6 Months or More Reduce their Diabetes Risk by 50%
Erica Gunderson, PhD, MS, MPH, discusses findings in a 30-year study that show the protective effects of breastfeeding for both mothers and their offspring, including lowering a mother’s risk of developing diabetes, breast and ovarian cancer.