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More metastatic prostate cancers found after change in screening guidelines
Division of Research Spotlight, December 10, 2019 In the years after the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against PSA-based screening in all men, many fewer men were diagnosed with prostate cancer but more
Body fatness affects chemo dosages, contributing to increased risk of breast cancer death
Kaiser Permanente research points to the need to consider body composition, not just body size, in planning cancer treatment.
New Kaiser Permanente Study: Both Components of Blood Pressure Important for Heart Health
Division of Research, July 17, 2019 Both systolic and diastolic blood pressures independently predicted the risk of heart attack or stroke in a large Kaiser Permanente Northern California study that included more than 36 million
Kaiser Permanente Teledermatology Finds More Skin Cancers with Fewer Dermatology Visits
When dermatologists had the opportunity to look at well-photographed skin lesions, they identified nearly 10 percent more cancers with nearly 40 percent fewer referrals to the dermatology department, according to a large new Kaiser Permanente
A Better Way to Assess Ovarian Cancer Risk
A new study that estimates the risk for ovarian cancer helps doctors and patients make better choices on whether surgery or ultrasound monitoring is the best option.
Mortality from Colorectal Cancer Declines 52 Percent in Region
KP Northern California members are 52 percent less likely to die from colorectal cancer since TPMG launched a comprehensive, integrated screening program, according to a recent study.