In 2024, the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) Central Research Committee (CRC), provided over $1.4 million Community Health dollars to KPNC investigators to develop and implement research. Over 100 scholarly projects were conducted with support from the Division of Research Biostatistical Consulting Unit (BSCU).
Project Supported by Clinical Specialty
N=120
Projects covered a wide range of clinical specialties and research areas, including:
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Reflecting a focus on improving patient outcomes
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Understanding disease mechanisms
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Addressing health disparities in health care
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Evaluating current clinical practices
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Exploring new approaches to treatment and prevention
Scholarly Outcomes
N=34
Scholarly outcomes (and examples of high-impact venues):
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19 conference presentations, including the American College of Gastroenterology, the American College of Cardiology and American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists annual meetings
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15 manuscripts, including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Open Network, Pediatrics, and the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Addiction Medicine
Conference Presentations
Factors Associated with Early Dropout from Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Authors: Athale N, Stram D.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the KP Napa-Solano Annual Research Week, May 20, 2024.
Demographic, Clinical, and Service Utilization Factors Associated with Follow up after Discharge from Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Authors: Athale N, Stram D.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the KP Napa-Solano Annual Research Week, May 20–24, 2024.
Cardiology
Conference Presentations
Pregnancy outcomes in women with cardiovascular disease: a retrospective cohort study from Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Authors: Partani E, Shi C, Stram D, McDonald M, Triplett C, Ting J, Stephenson M, Joshi N, Pursnani S.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, April 14–16, 2024.
Pregnancy outcomes in women with cardiovascular disease: A retrospective cohort study from Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Authors: Partani E, Shi C, Stram D, McDonald M, Triplett C, Ting J, Stephenson M, Joshi N, Pursnani S.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the KPNC Cardiovascular Research Symposium, May 3, 2024.
Assessing the Safety of High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Non-Cardiac Surgery Settings: An Observational Cohort Study
Authors: Shin E, Shah A, Tucker LY, Solomon M.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Summit, February 1–3, 2024.
Emergency Medicine
Conference Presentations
Fluid Resuscitation in Severe Sepsis: A Retrospective Study of Kaise Permanente Northern California Cohort
Authors: Macko C, Seigel T, Morehouse J, Tucker LY, Liu V.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the American College of Chest Physicians, October 6–9, 2024.
Endocrinology
Publications
Incident Albuminuria and Ethnicity Among Adults With Diabetes in an Integrated Health Care System in the United States
Authors: Zeng B, Darbinian JA, Chen KK, Arzumanyan H, Zheng S, Lo JC.
Published in: Kidney Med. 2024 Sep 19;6(11):100907. doi: 10.1016/j.xkme.2024.100907. PMID: 39524025; PMCID: PMC11550176.
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Gastroenterology
Publications
Risk factors for recurrent emergency care utilization for flares in inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Hassid BG, Wei J, Sax D, Velayos FS.
Published in: Acad Emerg Med. 2024 Jan;31(1):28–35. doi: 10.1111/acem.14823. Epub 2023 Nov 5. PMID: 37876120.
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Distinct Clinical Characteristics and Predictors of Sporadic Mismatch Repair-Deficient Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Li D, Jiang SF, Levin TR, Goel A, Corley DA.
Published in: Gastro Hep Adv. 2024 Sep 26;4(2):100558. doi: 10.1016/j.gastha.2024.09.013. PMID: 39866716; PMCID: PMC11760291.
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Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Large Integrated US Health System
Authors: Yilma M, Houhong Xu R, Saxena V, Muzzin M, Tucker LY, Lee J, Mehta N, Mukhtar N.
Published in: JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Sep 3;7(9):e2435066. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.35066. PMID: 39316399; PMCID: PMC11423175.
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Conference Presentations
Biologic therapy is not associated with increased risk of cancer or infection in elderly patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Chan J, Roy A, Wade E, Tucker LY, Velayos F.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, October 28, 2024.
Comparative analysis of the safety of non-surgical treatment options for early- to intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma across a large, integrated health care system in Northern California
Authors: Lam S, Roybal BO, Li X, Mukhtar N, Balasubramanian S, Saxena V, Muzzin M, Xu R, Ferzanegan F, Freed R, Mehta N, Yilma M, Lee J, MacDonald B, Chai K.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the Digestive Disease Week, May 18–21, 2024.
Comparative analysis of response rate and time to progression among non-transplant treatment options for early- to intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma across a large, integrated healthcare system in Northern California
Authors: Li X, Roybal BO, Lam S, Mukhtar N, Balasubramanian S, Saxena V, Muzzin M, Xu R, Ferzanegan F, Freed R, Mehta N, Yilma M, Lee J, MacDonald B, Chai K.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the Digestive Disease Week, May 18–21, 2024.
Gynecology/Oncology
Publications
Ovarian cancer risk among older patients with stable adnexal masses
Authors: Suh-Burgmann EJ, Hung YY, Schmittdiel JA.
Published in: Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 May 2:S0002-9378(24)00525-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.04.019. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38703938.
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Conference Presentations
Factors associated with fertility sparing management and pregnancy in gynecologic precancer and cancer
Authors: Lowry C, Connelly E, Camara C, Wei J, Garcia C.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the Western Association of Gynecologic Oncology, June 12–15, 2024.
Reducing Endometrial Cancer Disparities to Advance Health Equity (REACH Study)
Authors: Suh-Burgmann B, Nau C, Finertie H, Eng S.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 18, 2024.
Head & Neck Surgery
Publications
Exploring Sociodemographic Factors in Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis in a Northern California Patient Population
Authors: Debbaneh P, Singh P, Swisher AR, Wei JC, Liang J.
Published in: Perm J. 2024 Jun 14;28(2):78–85. doi: 10.7812/TPP/23.165. Epub 2024 May 15. PMID: 38745453; PMCID: PMC11232913.
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Conference Presentations
Unmasking Risk Factors for Post-COVID19 Olfactory Dysfunction: A Case-Control Study of Lost and Lingering Smells
Authors: Hoerter JE, Wei JC, Stephanian B, Pellizzari R, Liang J.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, September 28, 2024.
Infectious Disease
Publications
Antibiotic duration and route for treatment of adults with uncomplicated streptococcal bloodstream infections: a retrospective study in a large healthcare system
Authors: Clutter DS, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Champsi JH, Schapiro J, Silverberg MJ.
Published in: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2024 Aug 7;68(8):e0022024. doi: 10.1128/aac.00220-24. Epub 2024 Jul 8. PMID: 38975753; PMCID: PMC11304718.
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Internal Medicine
Publications
Assessing Glycosylated Hemoglobin Thresholds for Development of Cardiovascular Disease by Racial and Ethnic Groups
Authors: Low CG, Merchant M, Hung YY, Liu YH, Vu J, Pursnani S.
Published in: J Am Heart Assoc. 2024 May 21;13(10):e033559. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.123.033559. Epub 2024 May 18. PMID: 38761085; PMCID: PMC11179793.
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Nephrology
Publications
Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalized Patients With Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
Authors: Sabouri AH, Yurgionas B, Khorasani S, Durant EJ, Kafaie J, Hung YY, Klingman JG, Nemazie S.
Published in: JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Aug 1;7(8):e2427464. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.27464. PMID: 39136944; PMCID: PMC11322840.
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Neurology
Publications
Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Risk for Affective and Behavioral Disorders
Authors: Delmonico RL, Tucker LY, Theodore BR, Camicia M, Filanosky C, Haarbauer-Krupa J.
Published in: Pediatrics. 2024 Jan 1;153(2):e2023062340. doi: 10.1542/peds.2023-062340. PMID: 38268428; PMCID: PMC10983778.
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Obstetrics/Gynecology
Publications
Evaluation of an Embedded Health Psychologist Intervention for Obstetric Patients With Adverse Childhood Experiences
Authors: Watson CR, Wei J, Rios N, Staunton M, Koper A, Shiels J, Lee N, Young-Wolff KC.
Published in: Perm J. 2024 Sep 16;28(3):144–151. doi: 10.7812/TPP/23.146. Epub 2024 Jun 20. PMID: 38980765; PMCID: PMC11404637.
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Conference Presentations
Pain Without Prejudice: Examining Disparities in Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Management Stratified by Race in an Integrative Health Care System
Authors: Hen E, Childs A, Zaritsky E, Wicks C, Ritterman Weintraub M, Tucker LY.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 17–19, 2024.
Pain without prejudice? Examining disparities in endometriosis and pelvic pain management stratified by race in an integrative healthcare system
Authors: Zaritsky E, Childs A, Hen E, Tucker LY, Weintraub-Ritterman M, Wicks C.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, March 24–27, 2024.
Ophthalmology
Conference Presentations
Incidence and Predictors of Remission of Childhood Uveitis in a Large Community Cohort
Authors: Qian Y, Xu RH, Tucker LY, Rabbani J.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, May 9, 2024.
Pediatric Endocrinology
Publications
Hemoglobin A1c and Type 2 Diabetes Incidence Among Adolescents With Overweight and Obesity
Authors: Hoe FM, Darbinian JA, Greenspan LC, Lo JC.
Published in: JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jan 2;7(1):e2351322. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.51322. PMID: 38231515; PMCID: PMC10794942.
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Pediatrics
Publications
The impact of adenotonsillectomy on healthcare utilization in children with obstructive sleep apnea: Experience of an integrated medical model
Authors: Saba ES, Fink D, Schloegel L, Bseikri M.
Published in: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Jun;181:111987. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.111987. Epub 2024 May 20. PMID: 38838474.
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Conference Presentations
Cold Cases: Etiologies of hypothermia in infants 0–60 days of age
Authors: Bornstein L, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Ngueyn T, Young B, Greenhow T.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the Pediatric Hospital Medicine, August 3, 2024.
The Prevalence of Bacterial Infection Among Hypothermic Young Infants Presenting Across Care Settings
Authors: Nguyen T, Young B, Bornstein L, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Greenhow T.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the Pediatric Hospital Medicine, August 3, 2024.
The Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Healthcare Utilization in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Authors: Saba E, Fink D, Schloegel L, Bseikri M.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 15–19, 2024.
Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Healthcare Utilization in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Experience of an Integrated Medical Model
Authors: Saba E, Fink D, Schloegel L, Bseikri M.
Presented at: Abstract presented at the Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 17, 2024.
Perinatology
Publications
The Effect of an Oxytocin Decision Support Checklist on Oxytocin Use and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Kandahari N, Tucker LY, Raine-Bennett TR, Palacios J, Schneider AN, Mohta VJ.
Published in: American Journal of Perinatology. 2024 Feb. DOI: 10.1055/a-2278-9119. PMID: 38423119.
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Podiatric Surgery
Publications
Comparison of Subsequent Surgery After Repair in Bucket-Handle Meniscal Tears and Meniscectomy Analysis of a Large, Contained Cohort Study
Authors: Ding DY, Tucker LY, Vieira AL, Heffner MW.
Published in: Orthop J Sports Med. 2024 Sep 5;12(9):23259671241270355. doi: 10.1177/23259671241270355. PMID: 39247532; PMCID: PMC11378192.
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