Women’s health – Page 4 – NCAL Research Spotlight

A Better Way to Assess Ovarian Cancer Risk

October 10, 2018
Cancer, Delivery Science, Women’s health
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New radiology guidelines developed by Kaiser Permanente gynocological oncologist and researcher Betty Suh-Burgman, MD, allow women at higher risk for ovarian cancer to be promptly referred for surgical evaluation while women at low risk can safely avoid surgery.

5 Questions for…Candyce Kroenke

"As long as I can remember, my family was interested in how diet and lifestyle influenced health and longevity. It was like living life according to an epidemiological textbook!"

Women with Pregnancy-related Nausea and Vomiting Use Marijuana More

August 20, 2018
Adolescent Health, Children’s health, Maternal/infant health, Press Release, Women’s health
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New Kaiser Permanente study adds evidence to body of research suggesting pregnant women are using marijuana to self-medicate morning sickness.

Researcher Spotlight: Susan Brown’s Deep Roots in Disease Prevention Research

August 13, 2018
Behavioral health, Health disparities, Women’s health
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Brown, a research scientist, reflects on her family’s unique connection to Kaiser Permanente and carrying forward her mother’s belief in the importance of disease prevention research.

“Catch-up” HPV Vaccination Works for Females up to Age 20 Years at First Dose, Not Older Ages

August 7, 2018
Behavioral health, Children’s health, Infectious disease, Women’s health
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Kaiser Permanente study confirms recommendations for catch-up HPV vaccination with 3 doses in females aged 15 to 20, but not when started at or after age 21.

Obesity, High Blood Pressure and Glucose Intolerance Associated with Higher Risk of C-sections

Kaiser Permanente study provides detailed information on links between cardiometabolic conditions and cesarean sections.

Psychiatric Disorders, Stress-Related Medical Conditions, and Health Care Visits Rise Following Sexual Assault

Kaiser Permanente research provides the best evidence to date on the association between sexual assault, health disorders and healthcare use.

Maternal weight and hyperglycemia linked to early puberty onset in girls

April 16, 2018
Children’s health, Gestational Diabetes, Maternal/infant health, Press Release, Puberty, Women’s health
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In a study of more than 15,000 girls and their mothers — all Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California — maternal overweight and hyperglycemia were linked to the earlier onset of puberty in girls 6 to 11 years old.

Muscle and Fat: How They Affect the Survival of Patients with Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer

New Kaiser Permanente study shows a better identification of low muscle and high fat might lead to better outcomes -Written by Jon Weiner A new study by Kaiser Permanente researchers is taking on the question of how muscle, and fat,…

30-Year National Study Shows Women Who Breastfeed for 6 Months or More Reduce their Diabetes Risk by 50%

January 16, 2018
Breastfeeding, Diabetes, Maternal/infant health, Women’s health
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In a long-term national study, breastfeeding for six months or longer cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes nearly in half for women throughout their childbearing years, according to new Kaiser Permanente research published Jan. 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.