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Migraine genetics study finds intriguing connections with other medical conditions

July 22, 2021
Genetics, Neurological, Press Release, Uncategorized
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A Kaiser Permanente genetic analysis found 82 locations on the human genome associated with migraine, 48 of them newly identified, including 3 specific to women, who experience migraine much more frequently than men.

Risk of blood clots more than 3-fold higher in hospitalized adults with COVID-19

Kaiser Permanente study found Black patients as well as patients who had obesity, liver disease, or sepsis or other signs of infection were among those more likely to be at high risk for a blood clot.

‘COVID toes’ were likely not caused by COVID-19, in most cases

Kaiser Permanente study suggests the increased incidence of chilblains — or, COVID toes — seen during pandemic was related to behavior changes, not the coronavirus.

Study identifies genetic clues for increased risk of age-related cataract

June 14, 2021
Eye, Genetics, Ophthalmology, Press Release, Uncategorized
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Using data from Kaiser Permanente and United Kingdom biobanks, researchers have identified new locations on the human genome that could relate to the risk of age-related cataract.

COVID-19 vaccine trial enrolls children aged 5-11 at 3 sites in Northern California

June 9, 2021
Clinical trials, COVID19, Infectious disease, Uncategorized, Vaccines
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About 75 children are scheduled to receive their first vaccination against COVID-19 as part of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine clinical trial through Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

Continuous glucose monitors help patients manage type 2 diabetes

June 2, 2021
Delivery Science, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Health maintenance, Uncategorized
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New Kaiser Permanente study finds continuous glucose monitors are associated with improved blood sugar control and fewer visits to the emergency room for hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes patients treated with insulin.

Teens who stop taking ADHD medication at adulthood more prone to health, social problems

June 1, 2021
Adolescent Health, Behavioral health, Children’s health, Mental health, Press Release, Uncategorized
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Teens diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often don’t take their medication regularly, and new Kaiser Permanente research finds the problem gets worse when they hit adulthood. The study also related non-adherence to ADHD medication with some negative health and social outcomes.

5 Questions for . . . Elizabeth Cespedes Feliciano

Kaiser Permanente research scientist uses her expertise in epidemiology and nutrition to improve outcomes for cancer patients and enhance their survivorship.

Longtime women’s health study SWAN tackles the challenges of aging

May 11, 2021
Dementia, Diabetes, Uncategorized, Women’s health
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A long-term study that has produced important insights into menopause and women’s health at midlife is starting its 27th year with new federal funding from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at 7 sites including the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland.

5 Questions for . . . Andy Avins

May 4, 2021
5 Questions, Comparative Effectiveness Research, Delivery Science, Health Policy, Prevention, Uncategorized
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Andy Avins, MD, MPH, has been studying what works, and what doesn't, in medical care ever since a chance encounter in the hospital library with a journal that introduced him to the concept of evidence-based medicine.