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Research in the News
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2012
Mar 01
The HUGE Project
Become part of a research project analyzing the genetic and environmental impacts on health.
2011
Dec 13
Studies Could Ease Fears of Medicines for ADHD
Researchers found little evidence of increased risk of heart attack, sudden cardiac death, or stroke associated with use of medications used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The population-based study included more than 150,000 adults aged 25 to 64 years who used ADHD medications.
Dec 12
KP's Early Start Program Could Save U.S. Billions in Health Costs
A program for women at risk for substance abuse during pregnancy could save $2 billion annually in health care costs if implemented nationwide
Dec 05
Depression Increases Risk of Dementia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Depression in patients with diabetes is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to researchers from the University of Washington and Kaiser Permanente. Among patients with diabetes, depression is associated with poorer adherence to diet and exercise programs, increased smoking, poorer blood sugar control, and other changes that could worsen the course of diabetes and increase the risk of dementia.
Nov 22
Earlier Antiretroviral Therapy Might Reduce the Burden of Cancer in Those with HIV
HIV-infected patients are at increased risk for cancer as a result of both their impaired immune system and lifestyle factors such as smoking, according to researchers at Kaiser Permanente. Researchers suggest that earlier antiretroviral therapy might reduce the burden of cancer in those with HIV.
Oct 24
Mothers who Breastfeed Have Lowest Blood Sugar Levels after a Gestational Diabetes Pregnancy
Mothers who breastfeed exhibit lower blood glucose and insulin concentrations compared with non-breastfeeding women. This is especially important for women with a history of gestational diabetes.
Oct 22
Effectiveness of Whooping Cough Vaccines Decrease over Time
In 2010, California experienced its largest outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in 50 years. Kaiser Permanente’s Vaccine Study Center reviewed the data and found that new vaccines appear to provide less protection than the vaccines they replaced.
Aug 01
Security for Kaiser's Genomics Project
By late next year, researchers will be able to use genetic information, as well as data pulled from electronic health records, for thousands of Kaiser Permanente members to support efforts to develop improved treatments. That sensitive information will be kept secure and private.
Aug 01
Study Finds Exposure to Magnetic Fields in Pregnancy Increases Asthma Risk
Higher magnetic field exposure during pregnancy may lead to a higher asthma risk in children.
Jul 21
Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Complete NIH-Funded Genomics Project Involving 100,000 People
Scientists genotyped the DNA and analyzed the length of chromosome tips in more than 100,000 Kaiser Permanente members who agreed to be part of the research. Resulting data will provide novel resource for accelerating research.
May 26
A Woman’s Risk of Developing Gestational Diabetes Can be Identified and Managed before Pregnancy
A woman’s risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy can be identified up to seven years before she becomes pregnant based on routinely assessed measures of blood sugar and body weight.
May 20
About the Research Program on Genes, the Environment and Health (RPGEH)
The RPGEH studies genetic and environmental influences on heart disease, cancer, mental health, and other conditions.
May 05
In Her Own Words: Catherine Schaefer, PhD
Video interview with Catherine Schaefer, PhD, about the Research Program on Genes, the Environment and Health.
2010
Nov 18
Effects of Hormone Therapy Vary Based on a Woman’s Age
Hormone therapy affects the brain differently, depending on the age of the woman when she receives it.
Nov 12
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports RPGEH
The RPGEH will help researchers determine genetic and environmental factors that provide clues to how and why diseases develop.
Oct 28
High Exposure to BPA Linked to Low Sperm Count
BPA (biphenyl-A), a chemical found in some plastic products, reduces sperm count, according to new research.
Oct 25
Heavy Smoking Doubles Alzheimer’s and Dementia Risk
Heavy smoking in midlife is associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Aug 09
New Research Finds Girls Are Starting Puberty Early
More girls are starting puberty at a younger age than in the past.
Jun 09
Kaiser Permanente Reports Major Drop in Patient Heart Attacks
Researchers found that heart attacks declined 24 percent in Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients since 2000.
Feb 23
Weight Gain Early in Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
Gaining excessive weight early in a pregnancy may increase a woman’s risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Feb 02
Moderate Coffee Drinking May Lower Arrhythmia Risk
We didn’t prove that coffee is protective, but Kaiser Permanente researchers found that moderate coffee drinking may lower arrhythmia risk.
2009
Oct 12
Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Awarded $25 million from NIH
The grant supports creation of a new database for studying disease, health, and aging across diverse populations.
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