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Spinal Anesthesia Improves Recovery Outcomes in Outpatient Joint Replacement
Kaiser Permanente research supports the use of neuraxial anesthesia for Outpatient Joint Replacement
Risk Score Assigns Surgery Patients to Best Level of Preoperative Counseling
A clinical decision support tool (CAST) developed with predictive analytics could lead to more consistent patient preparation for elective surgery and reduce complications, according to recently published TPMG research.
New Insights on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
A Kaiser Permanente patient registry makes it possible to assess risk of rupture.
Predictive Model Paired with Case Management Reduces Hospital Readmissions
Kaiser Permanente Transitions program shows encouraging results.
A Regionalized Cancer Care Program Can Improve Survival for Stomach Cancer Patients
New Kaiser Permanente research describes how a regionalized, virtual gastric cancer center benefited patients and physicians.
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.