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Helping Patients with Advanced Disease Breathe Easier: Expert Panel Issues Recommendations for ‘Dyspnea Crisis’

Report calls for improved care for patients who experience severe shortness of breath

Oct 23, 2013

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Children More Likely to Get Preventive Care When Parents Use Online Health Tools

Young children whose parents used an integrated personal health record were more likely to attend six or more of the nationally recommended well-child care visits by 15 months of age, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in The Journal of Pediatrics. Using any Web-enabled device, PHRs allow patients to view parts of their medical record, including immunizations and after-visit instructions, manage appointments, refill prescriptions, check lab results, and securely communicate with their health care providers.

Oct 11, 2013

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Early Testing for Gestational Diabetes May Benefit Some High-Risk Women

A recent study conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research shows that testing high-risk women for gestational diabetes in the first trimester of pregnancy may identify the worst cases of the condition, allowing for earlier treatment.

Sep 12, 2013

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Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research Receives $8 Million Grant for Novel Whole Genome Sequencing Study

Clinical trial will test women before they conceive for genetic mutations that could cause serious diseases in their children.

Jul 23, 2013

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Young Children Who Miss Well-Child Visits Are More Likely to Be Hospitalized

Missing Visits Even More Detrimental For Children with Chronic Health Conditions.

May 24, 2013

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Erectile Dysfunction More Common in Men Who Regularly Take Prescription Painkillers

Kaiser Permanente Study First to Use Electronic Health Records to Document Link Between Prescription Opioid Use and ED Prescriptions

May 15, 2013

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Visiting the Doctor Boosts Colon Cancer Screening Rates

Patients who visited their doctor for any reason were nearly six times more likely to be screened for colon cancer compared to those who didn’t visit their doctor, according to a study funded by the National Cancer Institute and published online today in the American Journal of Managed Care.

Apr 29, 2013

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Vitamin D Potency Varies Widely in Dietary Supplements

Kaiser Permanente Analysis Finds Consumers May Not Be Getting the Amount of Vitamin D They Expect

Feb 11, 2013

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To Prevent Heart Attacks Diabetes Patients Should Focus More on Controlling Blood Pressure and Cholesterol than Controlling Blood Sugar

For people with diabetes, meeting the recommended guidelines for blood pressure and cholesterol is even more important than meeting the guidelines for blood sugar control in reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published today in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Jan 28 2013

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KP Research Collaboration Now an Evidence-based Practice Center

For people with diabetes, meeting the recommended guidelines for blood pressure and cholesterol is even more important than meeting the guidelines for blood sugar control in reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published today in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Jan 28,2013

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HPV Vaccination Not Associated with Increased Sexual Activity Among Girls

Kaiser Permanente Study First to Examine Clinical Markers of Sexual Activity After HPV Vaccine

Oct 15, 2012

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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Weight Gain in Some Older Women

Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Most Older Women Have Insufficient Levels of the “Sunshine Vitamin”

Jun 25, 2012

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Eleven Integrated Health Systems Form Largest Private-Sector Diabetes Registry in United States

Researchers Use Database of More Than One Million Diverse Diabetes Patients to Find Better Treatment & Prevention Strategies

Jun 07, 2012

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Culturally Tailored Program Helps Mexican-American Women Lose Weight

Kaiser Permanente Study Pilots “De Por Vida” Program

Apr 30, 2012

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Young Girls More Likely to Report Side Effects After HPV Vaccine

Kaiser Permanente Study Confirms that Side Effects are Non-Serious and Suggests Need for More Education

Apr 03, 2012

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Primary Care Program Helps Teen Girls Manage Weight and Improve Body Image

Kaiser Permanente Study First to Show Long-Term Success of Program Designed for Teen Girls

Feb 13, 2012

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Height Loss of Two Inches or More Increases Risk of Fractures and Death

Kaiser Permanente Study Suggests Significant Height Loss May Indicate More Serious Health Problems

Jan 10, 2012

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Continuous Health Coverage Essential for Patients Managing Diabetes

When patients with diabetes experience interruptions in health- insurance coverage, they are less likely to receive the screening tests and vaccines they need to protect their health.

Jan 04, 2012

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Increasing Levels of Good Cholesterol Can Reduce Heart Attack Risk in Diabetes Patients

Patients with diabetes may be able to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke by increasing their level of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), also known as the “good” cholesterol.

Oct 27, 2011

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Hip Fractures Increase Risk of Early Death for Elderly Women

Risk of death within one year after fracture doubles for women over 65—and increases five-fold for women 65–69

Sep 26, 2011

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Gender and Race Affect How Americans View Their Own Health

Kaiser Permanente Study Suggests Significant Height Loss May Indicate More Serious Health Problems

Jun 20, 2011

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Moderate Sleep and Less Stress May Help with Weight Loss

Kaiser Permanente study finds that people who slept 6–8 hours a night and reported lower stress levels lost more weight

Mar 29, 2011

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Commonly Prescribed Osteoporosis Drug Associated with Very Low Risk of Serious Jaw Disease

A commonly prescribed osteoporosis drug is associated with a slightly elevated risk of developing the rare, but serious condition, osteonecrosis of the jaw; nonetheless the risk remains extremely low. 

Feb 24, 2011

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Obese Women Less Likely to Complete Mammograms and More Likely to Report Pain with the Procedure

Study finds that barriers to breast cancer screening remain even among insured women

Feb 07, 2011

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CHR Research Finds That User-Friendly Tool in KPNW's Electronic Medical Record Improves Care Delivery

Kaiser Permanente Northwest primary care physicians using the "Panel Support Tool" meet more care recommendations for patients with chronic disease

Oct 01, 2010

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The More Frequently You Log On, the More Weight You Can Keep Off

Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Interactive, Personalized Website Helps People Maintain Weight Loss

Aug 18, 2010

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Automated Telephone Reminders Increase Colon Cancer Screening

Kaiser Permanente study finds people more likely to get screened after receiving automated reminders

Jun 28, 2010

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Community Interventions and In-home Visits May Slow Excess Weight Gain In American Indian Children

Interventions increase breastfeeding & decrease consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, study finds

Jun 02, 2010

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Short-term Program for Binge Eaters Has Long-Term Benefits

Kaiser Permanente study first to find program stops binge eating and saves patients money

Apr 05, 2010

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Risky Drinkers Are Less Likely to Take Good Care Of Themselves And Seek Medical Care 

(PORTLAND, Ore.)—March 16, 2010—Women and men who engage in frequent heavy drinking report significantly worse health-related practices, according to a Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study in the journal Addiction Research & Theory.

Mar 23, 2010

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Starting Treatment Early Doubles Chance of Success for People with Diabetes

The sooner people with diabetes start taking metformin, the longer the drug remains effective, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the March issue of Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.

Mar 09, 2010

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Asthma patients breathe easier when they share disease-management decisions with clinicians

Millions of Americans suffer from asthma, but only about half regularly take their medications at therapeutically effective doses. How can we improve these numbers?

Feb 10, 2010