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Kaiser Permanente study finds patients using the online testing portal were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with an infection than other patients seeking testing. The post With e-visits, STI testing reaches high-risk patients appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.

Kaiser Permanente study shows relying solely on the birth mother’s hepatitis B status leaves children vulnerable to infection from other close contacts. The post Household hepatitis B exposure a risk for unvaccinated children appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.

Kaiser Permanente 3-year study is one of the longest to study high-risk patients managing diabetes with continuous glucose monitors. The post Continuous glucose monitors sustain lower blood sugar and reduce risk for chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.

Study suggests healthy habits before diagnosis may support greater functional reserve and recovery in breast cancer survivors. The post Older women at risk for losing physical function following a breast cancer diagnosis appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.

New study also highlights need to increase awareness of trials among patients who have lower incomes, are non-English speakers, or live in less populated areas. The post Kaiser Permanente’s enrollment in cancer clinical trials reflects the diversity of its patients appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.

Study finds cannabis use disorder diagnoses rose among teens in California after legalization, erasing a 3-year decline. The post Teen cannabis surveys may miss rise in use disorder appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.

New study details how Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations can improve maternal health care quality. The post Medicaid ACOs can lead the U.S. toward maternal health equity appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.

Division of Research study will evaluate agentic AI solutions to equitably improve quality of care. The post Kaiser Permanente receives up to $16 million award to evaluate ways to responsibly use AI to enhance care for adults with heart failure appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.