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New Tool for Early Identification of COVID-19 Surges
New research examined dozens of data points and has identified key leading indicators that can forecast impending COVID-19 surges as much as six weeks before they hit the medical centers.
Uncommon Kidney Disorder Significantly Increases Risk of Heart Disease and End-stage Kidney Disease
A new Kaiser Permanente study points to early identification of patients with primary nephrotic syndrome in helping prevent a wide range of complications.
Emergency Care for Heart Attacks and Strokes Rebounds
Significant declines in heart attack hospitalizations and emergency care for possible strokes at the beginning of the pandemic were not seen in subsequent COVID-19 surges, according to a recent Kaiser Permanente study.
Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Lower Risk of Preterm Birth
A combination of 3 healthy lifestyle factors is associated with a 70% lower risk of preterm birth, according to an analysis of data from a Kaiser Permanente study involving nearly 2,500 pregnant women in Northern California.
Artificial Intelligence Can Help Improve Care for People with Heart Disease
Kaiser Permanente study shows computerized interpretation of doctors’ medical reports can identify patients with aortic stenosis.
Blood Clot Risk Low in Non-Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Kaiser Permanente study suggests blood thinners should not be routinely prescribed.
Stroke Rate Four Times Higher in Black Young and Middle-aged Adults, Compared to Whites
Kaiser Permanente research shows the need for increased education about the dangers of high blood pressure.
Heart Failure Hospitalizations and Deaths Vary by Race and Ethnicity
Kaiser Permanente study highlights need to identify reasons including underlying socioeconomic factors for hospitaliation differences.
Kaiser Permanente Data Key to Nation’s COVID-19 Vaccine Surveillance Strategy
CDC asks DOR Vaccine Study Center to lead the effort to identify severe adverse reactions via medical record data.