Lifestyle coaching helps Black adults control high blood pressure
A new Kaiser Permanente study found that a culturally tailored program could lead to long-term benefits in adults with hypertension.
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Division of Research Spotlight
The Kaiser Permanente Division of Research conducts, publishes, and disseminates epidemiologic and health services research to improve the health and medical care of Kaiser Permanente members and society at large. We seek to understand the determinants of illness and well-being, and to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care. Currently, DOR’s 550-plus staff is working on more than 350 epidemiological and health services research projects.
Pandemic stressors taking a toll on pregnant patients’ mental health
Pregnant patients surveyed by Kaiser Permanente researchers early in the COVID-19 pandemic reported more severe mental health symptoms when they were distressed about changes in prenatal care, childcare challenges, and food insecurity. A second study found disparities in how Black and Hispanic pregnant individuals experienced pandemic stressors compared with white patients.
Heart disease and stroke deaths up during first year of COVID-19 pandemic
Kaiser Permanente study finds reversal of prior national trends and widening racial disparities for Black, Latino, and Asian adults.
Neighborhood green space tied to lower health care costs
New Kaiser Permanente research finds health care system costs were lower for people who live in greener areas.
Colorectal cancer screening program erases disparities in outcomes
Regional program eliminated disparities in colorectal cancer death rates between Black and white members in Kaiser Permanente Northern California.
Blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy tied to later risk of pregnancy-related hypertension complications
Kaiser Permanente research suggests blood pressure patterns seen during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy may offer critical clues to identify the patients most likely to develop high blood pressure complications later in their pregnancies.
Racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infections are not explained by social risk factors
New Kaiser Permanente study suggests working and living conditions may be key contributors to disproportionate impact of COVID-19 in communities of color.
Method found to remove race from controversial kidney function equations without losing accuracy
New England Journal of Medicine selects study led by research scientist Alan Go, MD, as 1 of its 14 Notable Articles of 2021 due to its potential to change medical practice and improve patient care.
AI points to ways to improve doctor-patient communication
New study from Kaiser Permanente and UCSF aims to help doctors provide better care for patients with low health literacy.
Pandemic increased mail order pharmacy use by people with diabetes, but racial disparities persist
Kaiser Permanente study finds less use among Black, Hispanic, and Hawaiian/Pacific Islander patients compared to white and Asian patients.
