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Detecting Congenital Heart Disease With Fewer Fetal Echocardiograms
KP Northern California study highlights success of a clinical pathway that refers only patients whose ultrasound shows a fetal cardiac abnormality for a fetal echocardiogram.
Childhood Adversity and Low Resilience May Increase Odds of Depression, Anxiety in Pregnancy
Kaiser Permanente analysis finds increased likelihood among people who had not been diagnosed with depression or anxiety before pregnancy.
Decision Support Trial Reflects Challenges of Expanding HIV Prevention
Notifications about patients at risk for HIV increased referrals for preventive medication by primary care physicians who regularly see people with HIV.
National Cancer Institute Selects Kaiser Permanente for New Cancer Screening Research Network
KP Northern California will play leading role in national study to identify impact of new multi-cancer detection tests.
Amount of Leisure-time Exercise Tied to Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Counties with a large number of adults who report not exercising in their free time had higher rates of death from cardiovascular disease, reported researchers from KP Northern California and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Mammography and Self Exam Best for Detecting Second Breast Cancer in Women Treated for DCIS
Kaiser Permanente Northern California study finds clinical breast exam was the method least likely to identify second cancers.
Improving Care for Patients with Advanced Cancer
Kaiser Permanente study finds new online tool helps oncologists initiate and document conversations about goals of care.
Hospital May Be a Good Place to Help Patients Stop Smoking
Kaiser Permanente study finds more patients get smoking cessation therapy if doctor receives an electronic reminder
KP Northern California Researchers and TPMG Physicians Showcase Findings at Major Cardiology Meeting
The annual American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, held earlier this month in Philadelphia, brought together more than 15,000 research scientists, physicians, and cardiology professionals.