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For more than half a century, the Center has adapted to the shifting landscapes of medicine and policy, pursuing new lines of research as needed to answer the most pressing questions in health care.

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Study Tests Treating Insomnia to Prevent Diabetes

Could sleepless nights contribute to diabetes? Dr. Erin LeBlanc, a Senior Investigator at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research (KP CHR), is leading a new study called Sleep for Health that seeks to answer that question. The study will test whether a sleep treatment called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) results in lower blood sugar for people with prediabetes.

September 22, 2023

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New Investigator Explores Connections Between Alzheimer’s and Sensory Impairments

As we age, our likelihood of developing dementia goes up, while the ability of our classical senses — hearing, vision, touch, taste, and smell — goes down. Willa Brenowitz, PhD, MPH, who joined the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research (CHR) as an Investigator in February 2023, is focused on teasing out the potential connections between the two.

September 8, 2023

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CHR Researchers Show How Beneficial Video Messages Can Be for Patients

Did you know that 97% of people in the United States now own a cell phone? Yet, despite the very high penetration of smart phones into life and society, many health systems do not fully leverage these powerful tools to engage patients in their care. Investigators at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research are showing the benefits of using cell phones for patient outreach and education. Dr. Gloria Coronado and her team are partnering with the nation’s largest independent community health centers to reach more patients with tools to keep them healthy.

July 24, 2023

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CHR Researchers Show How Beneficial Video Messages Can Be for Patients

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