Page 2 – NCAL Research Spotlight

American Diabetes Association honors Kaiser Permanente researcher with its Norbert Freinkel Award

The American Diabetes Association’s 2019 Norbert Freinkel Award has been presented to Kaiser Permanente researcher Assiamira Ferrara, MD, PhD, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the understanding and treatment of diabetes in pregnancy.

Mother’s pregnancy weight linked to early puberty in daughters

A Kaiser Permanente study of more than 2,000 mothers and daughters found that the amount of weight mothers gained during pregnancy — whether too much or too little — was linked to the earlier onset of puberty in their daughters; the associations were even stronger when the mothers were overweight or obese at the beginning of the pregnancy.

New study data suggests revising heart disease management guidelines for colon cancer survivors

“This study demonstrates the importance at every BMI level of having more precise measures of muscle and fat to help identify those patients who are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease,” said co-author Bette J. Caan, DrPH.

5 questions for…Richard Grant

"As a first-year medical student, I enjoyed learning about the pathophysiology of disease. But as I gained more experience caring for patients suffering from these diseases, I realized I wanted to focus more on understanding the patient’s experience."

Large study links genetic marker of aging to greater neighborhood deprivation

May 6, 2019
Aging, Genetics, Press Release, Social determinants
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Genetics research suggests that longer telomeres — the “end caps” of DNA that keep strands of chromosomes from unraveling — mean more years of healthy life ahead.

Video visits convenient and high quality, Kaiser Permanente members say

April 30, 2019
telehealth
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Nine out of 10 Kaiser Permanente members who had a primary-care video visit were confident in the quality of care received, reported that the provider was familiar with their medical history, and felt that their health care needs were adequately addressed.

Intervention, referrals lead to reduced health care needs for adolescents with substance abuse disorders

April 23, 2019
Adolescent Health, Alcohol and drug, Press Release
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A new study suggests that the benefits to adolescent teens of screenings, interventions, and referrals can last for many years and can include sustained reductions in mental health conditions.

5 Questions with…Stacy Sterling

The former social worker now researches how to prevent and treat alcohol abuse in primary care. She's looking at ways to reduce alcohol, drug, and other behavioral health problems in at-risk children, adolescents, and adults.

Fewer Reproductive Years May Be Linked to an Increased Risk of Dementia

March 27, 2019
Maternal/infant health, Neurological, Press Release, Women’s health
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Women who start their period later, go through menopause earlier or have a hysterectomy may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study led by Kaiser Permanente researchers and published in the journal, Neurology.

“I Owe My Life to the Test”

Coinciding with Colon Cancer Awareness Month (March), Kaiser Permanente Northern California received the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable’s prestigious “80% by 2018” National Achievement Award, in recognition of screening rates over 83 percent for colorectal cancer.