Focus Feature: Scientists and physicians continue to research COVID-19 risks and outcomes
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, researchers and physicians at Kaiser Permanente Southern California are analyzing the data collected and lessons learned over the first year of the pandemic to find better ways to test, treat, and care for patients. They share some of their findings …
R&E News and Features
Self-order option boosts colorectal cancer screening rates
Allowing patients to self-order a colorectal cancer screening test online improves rates of testing completion, recent research shows.
Researchers examine association of preterm birth and chemicals in flame-retardant fabrics
A study of 3,500 women showed that pregnant women with high levels of PDBE-47, a chemical used in flame-retardant fabrics, were at increased risk of giving birth early in the pregnancy.
Chest pain risk assessment may reduce treatment disparities
Researchers looked at gender disparities after developing and implementing a standardized approach to cardiac care for patients. The results were enlightening.
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‘Just living with pain’: Women’s healthcare waylaid by COVID-19 pandemic
Los Angeles TimesFebruary 22, 2021Individuals who self-order colorectal cancer screening kit more likely to complete it
HealioFebruary 5, 2021Direct oral anticoagulants safer than warfarin for AFib patients with bioprosthetic heart valves
Cardiovascular BusinessFebruary 4, 2021Cervical cancer screenings dropped precipitously during California COVID-19 restrictions, CDC says
Washington ExaminerJanuary 28, 2021All overweight D.C. residents will get priority for the coronavirus vaccine. Experts are skeptical.
Washington PostJanuary 21, 2021
Five questions...
for Dr. Kristen Choi
Kristen Choi, PHD, MS, RN, is a child/adolescent psychiatric nurse and health services researcher who is also an adjunct investigator with Research & Evaluation. Her personal story of participating in a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial was picked up by news outlets such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She used the opportunity to educate the public.