Birthplace May Be Tied to Dementia Risk
A Division of Research study found that people born in an area in the U.S. called the “stroke belt” have a higher rate of dementia. Rachel Whitmer, PhD is quoted.
Uniting to Fight Sepsis
The region’s care teams are significantly reducing deaths from sepsis, continuously improving treatment, and sharing their knowledge widely.
No New HIV Infections Among Kaiser Prep Users, but Data Shows Missed Opportunities
No new HIV infections have occurred among nearly 5,000 people who started pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in KP Northern California.
Preparing for Your Child to Go Through Puberty
Louise Greenspan, MD, from KP San Francisco, shares advice on how parents can talk to their children about puberty and stay connected with them throughout the process.
Rapid Research Program Seeks Quick Answers to Pressing Health Care Questions
An innovative program based at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research is breaking down barriers between researchers and clinical leadership, allowing them to work together on short-term projects that can directly and quickly impact care.
Decision to Die
Dr. Piyush Srivastava, KP Walnut Creek, discusses right-to-die laws and social movement, and the ethical and philosophical dilemmas facing physicians.