Should Older People Without Heart Disease take Statins?
A JAMA Viewpoint article addresses the need to develop a better understanding of the benefits and risks for millions of older Americans taking statins to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Vitamin D Linked to Longer Breast Cancer Survival
A study co-authored by researchers from Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research found that higher vitamin D levels may be linked to longer breast cancer survival.
Expert Neurological Care Saves Student’s Life
A patient was able to resume his studies at California State University after TPMG specialists at the neuro-interventional suite successfully cleared blood clots at the base of his brain.
Kaiser Permanente Earns Top 4-Star Rating on California’s Annual Clinical-Quality Report Card
Kaiser Permanente Northern and Southern California are the only health organizations to earn a four-star rating—the highest possible—from California’s Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA).
Fighting Cancer with #TeamMegan
The future is bright for a 20 year old patient, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, who was treated by TPMG specialists in pediatric hematology and oncology.
Why America’s Healthcare Quality Lags the World
TPMG’s CEO, Dr. Robert Pearl, was interviewed, along with medical school professors, about problems with the U.S. healthcare system. Dr. Pearl advocates for more integration of care.