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Seeking Answers to Compelling Questions About Sepsis
“The single most important factor in saving lives in sepsis is early identification and treatment,” said Dr. Liu, TPMG regional director of hospital advanced analytics.
Large Study Finds Physical Inactivity As Dangerous As Smoking For Heart Disease, Stroke
Kaiser Permanente analysis of nearly a million patients explores contribution of major risk factors in ethnically diverse population.
Research Shows Improved Esophageal Cancer Outcomes
A shift in 2014 to managing all esophageal cancer surgeries in designated Specialty Care Centers has reduced the length of hospital stays, decreased intensive care use, and reduced post-operative complications.
More Metastatic Prostate Cancers Found After Change In Screening Guidelines
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 were found to have advanced cancers, according to a large study of nearly a half-million screening-eligible men in Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California region.
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
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 blood pressure readings from over 1 million people.
Kaiser Permanente Teledermatology Finds More Skin Cancers with Fewer Dermatology Visits
With one in five people developing skin cancer, teledermatology is looking for innovative ways to deliver fast and high-quality care to people who need it.
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.