KP Northern California’s Screening Program Catches High Percentage of Pediatric Heart Conditions—in Utero
Cardiology expert Kavin Desai, MD diagnosed and successfully treated a fetus’ prenatal cardiac condition. TPMG’s nation-leading specialty care program is catching as many of these cases as possible—currently 75 to 80%—in utero.
Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism
A study by TPMG’s Division of Research found that getting the flu or a flu shot while pregnant doesn't appear to increase the child's risk of being diagnosed with autism.
Surgeon General Issues Landmark Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health
The US surgeon general's landmark report about addiction cites studies on Behavioral Health and Aging from Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research.
Ear Problems: What Electronic Health Records Can Tell Researchers
Researchers studied electronic medical records to identify two genetic variations linked to age-related hearing impairment.
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.