Page 4 – NCAL Research Spotlight

Large decrease in hospitalized heart attack patients seen during COVID-19 pandemic

May 19, 2020
Cardiovascular, COVID19, Critical care, Emergency department, Uncategorized
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New research by Kaiser Permanente shows the weekly number of patients admitted to Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals with acute myocardial infarction (heart attacks) fell to nearly half of what would be expected after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

People with medical conditions more likely to abstain from drinking heavily

May 13, 2020
Alcohol and drug, Press Release, Uncategorized
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An analysis of 2.7 million Kaiser Permanente patients finds a higher risk of unhealthful drinking among people who drink and have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic liver disease, diabetes, and hypertension.

COVID-19 pandemic brings telehealth center stage for oncologists and their patients

May 4, 2020
Behavioral health, COVID19, Delivery Science, Hospital systems, Uncategorized
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A new Kaiser Permanente research paper explains how Kaiser Permanente Northern California quickly ramped up its existing telehealth oncology program at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 clinical studies ramp up quickly at Kaiser Permanente Northern California

April 28, 2020
Clinical trials, Critical care, Feature, Press Release
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In the race to find safe and effective treatments for seriously ill patients with COVID-19, Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) is enrolling patients in nationwide clinical trials and pursuing other innovative treatment options.

Population-level estimates show wide age range of adults hospitalized with COVID-19

April 24, 2020
Clinical trials, COVID19, Critical care, Emergency department, Feature, Infectious disease, Uncategorized
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A JAMA study, using data on patients hospitalized in March from all 21 Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals, is one of the first U.S. studies to look at overall hospitalization admissions of COVID-19 patients.

5 Questions for…Paola Gilsanz

April 22, 2020
5 Questions, Aging, Dementia, Disparities
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Kaiser Permanente Division of Research staff scientist Paola Gilsanz, ScD, is exploring the reasons for the unequal distribution of dementia risk among genders and ethnic groups.

Emergency physicians can use clinical experience to accurately predict whether a child has appendicitis

April 2, 2020
Adolescent Health, Children’s health, Emergency department
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A new study shows high success rates for experienced emergency physicians who use the sum of their clinical expertise to make an initial prediction about whether a child has appendicitis — especially in low-risk cases.

Genetic underpinnings of near-sightedness identified in new research

New research involving Kaiser Permanente researchers and genetic data reveals for the first time which specific genes contribute to myopia risk.

Can knowing common search terms lead to better usability of electronic health records?

Kaiser Permanente researchers' study identified top search terms in the electronic health record and analyzed the relationships among search terms. They then used these data to identify what users were looking for most – and consider how they might find it more easily.

Heart attack patients who follow more guidelines live longer

March 5, 2020
Cardiovascular, Press Release, Prevention, Uncategorized
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Patients who followed more medical advice after a heart attack were more likely to survive years later, and their prospects improved with every additional recommendation they followed, according to new research from Kaiser Permanente published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.