World’s Most Impactful Researchers List Includes Kaiser Permanente Northern California Scientist and Oncologist
TPMG’s Alan Go, MD, from the Division of Research, and oncologist Louis Fehrenbacher, MD, were named as Highly Cited Researchers in clinical medicine for 2017, indicating exceptional scientific impact.
Drivers for Survivors Free Ride Service for Cancer Patients Also Provides Companionship
Sundeep Nayak, MD, a radiologist at KP San Leandro, is quoted in an article about our partnership with Drivers for Survivors that provides free transportation and companionship for cancer patients.
Woof. Dog Owners Live Longer, Study Shows
Valerie Kwai Ben, MD, a cardiologist at KP San Jose, expands on the many health benefits of dog ownership, explaining why owning a dog can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Leader in Hypertension Control: Making it Convenient for Patients is Key
Joseph Young, MD, TPMG’s clinical hypertension lead, explains new guidelines that will impact treatment of hypertension.
Sacramento County sees big drop in percentage of black infants dying in their sleep
Ethan Cutts, MD, a pediatrician at KP Rancho Cordova, helped create a system to eliminate preventable deaths for African American children and youth in Sacramento County.
New Study Consistent with Trial Results for Dabigatran and Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation
A Division of Research study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The findings focused on two medications that can reduce risk of ischemic stroke in people with atrial fibrillation.