Study finds overweight and obese patients get less cancer-fighting drugs per pound of body weight and could suffer the consequences
Overweight patients with ovarian cancer are often given less chemotherapy per pound of body weight in order to reduce the toxic side effects associated with higher doses. This may lower their chances of survival according to new research.
Turning spit and data into treasure
100,000 members of Kaiser Permanente anonymously share DNA and medical records with researchers. Data is being analyzed by the Genetic Epidemiology Research on Adult Health and Aging (GERA). This interview and three papers explain the genotyping research to date.
Kaiser Permanente to Share Expertise at White House Event Kicking Off National Plan to Fight the Growth of Superbugs
The Permanente Medical Group uses advanced technology to guide prescribing practice and maximize the impact of effective antibiotic use of commonly over-treated conditions.
U.S. News & World Report Names Ten Kaiser Permanente Northern California Hospitals Among Nation’s Highest Performing
10 Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California were rated high performing by the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Common Care.
Nuevo programa para la nueva generación de médicos para la promoción de la salud latina
TPMG y La Universidad de California, lanzaron hoy un nuevo proyecto en la Facultad de Medicina UC Davis, que tiene por objeto preparar a la próxima generación de médicos abocados a la promoción de la salud de los latinos.
New Program Targets Next Generation of Physicians to Advance Latino Health
TPMG and UC Davis are launching a new initiative at UC Davis School of Medicine dedicated to building the next generation of physicians committed to advancing Latino health.