Research in the News
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Heart Bypass Surgery May Be Best Treatment After Heart Attack For Some Older Adults
Kaiser Permanente Northern California study found long-term benefit for medical outcomes and quality of life.
Heart Disease and Stroke Deaths Up During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
Deaths from heart disease and stroke in the U.S. due to factors other than an aging population increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, reversing prior trends and widening racial and ethnic disparities, new research shows.
Podcast: How Telemedicine Can Improve Cancer Care
KP Research Radio explores how TPMG oncologists expanded care options during the COVID-19 pandemic
Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Erases Disparities in Outcomes
Colorectal cancer disparities between Black and white adults were eliminated in Kaiser Permanente Northern California members after the health care system instituted a regionwide, structured colorectal cancer screening program, new research shows.
Early Pregnancy Blood Pressure Patterns Help Identify Patients At Risk for Later Complications
DOR research identifies patterns tied to increased risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy-related high blood pressure conditions.
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.