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Publications by Clinical Specialty*
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Bar chart of 595 publications and presentations by clinical specialty, Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Obstetrics & Gynecology has the most (121), followed by Internal Medicine (108), Podiatric Surgery (46), General Surgery (41), Pediatrics (39). The other 15 specialties shown have 5 to 28 each. An “Other” bar combines 20 smaller specialties (41).

*Jan 2023 – Sep 2026

**Other clinical specialties: Allergy, Community Medicine, Endocrinology, Gynecologic Oncology, HIV Medicine, Hospital Based Medicine, Infectious Disease, Neurology, Oncology, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Pediatric Endocrinology, Perinatology, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Rheumatology, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Women’s Health

Addiction Medicine

Publications

Cocaine use disorder and risk of acute coronary syndromes in adults with unhealthy drinking

Authors: Towns B, Palzes VA, Sterling S, Go AS, Campbell CI.

Published in: J Addict Dis. 2025 Nov 12:1-9. doi: 10.1080/10550887.2025.2581566. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41229142.

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Conference Presentations

Predictors of retention during and after residential treatment for substance use disorders

Authors: Athale N, Hirschtritt M, Kirane H, Stram D, Durojaiye C, Asyyed A, Campbell C, Sterling S.

Presented at: American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference, April 26, 2025.

Predictors of retention during and after residential treatment for substance use disorders

Authors: Athale N, Hirschtritt M, Kirane H, Stram D, Durojaiye C, Asyyed A, Campbell C, Sterling S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Interprofessional Research Week, May 12, 2025.

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: Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Annual Research Week, May 20-24, 2024.

Factors associated with early dropout from residential treatment for substance use disorders

Authors: Athale N, Stram D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Annual Research Week, May 20-24, 2024.

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Allergy

Publications

Research summary for “Infant peanut allergy incidence differs by race and socioeconomic status”, published in J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Infant peanut allergy incidence differs by race and socioeconomic status

Authors: Ko J, Roybal BO, Tucker L-Y, Zhu S, Wang J.

Published in: J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2025 Oct;13(10):2849-2851.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2025.06.041. Epub 2025 Jul 16. PMID: 40675324.

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Anesthesiology

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Research summary for “Erector spinae plane versus pectoralis nerve block for mastectomy in cancer patients: A retrospective, multicenter cohort study”, published in J Pain Res, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Erector spinae plane versus pectoralis nerve block for mastectomy in cancer patients: A retrospective, multicenter cohort study

Authors: Yap EN, Wei J, Darling C, Linehan E, Behrends M, Ng KP.

Published in: J Pain Res. 2025 Sep 16;18:4775-4785. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S538581. PMID: 40978548; PMCID: PMC12449883.

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Research summary for “Regional anesthesia for distal radius fracture repair: A multicenter retrospective cohort study of perioperative outcomes and postoperative healthcare utilization”, published in Reg Anesth Pain Med, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Regional anesthesia for distal radius fracture repair: A multicenter retrospective cohort study of perioperative outcomes and postoperative healthcare utilization

Authors: Yap EN, Wei J, Zeltser DW, Khersonsky J, Lin SE, Bal KS, Gray A.

Published in: Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2026 Jun 15:rapm-2026-107741. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2026-107741. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42303317.

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Conference Presentations

Comparative analysis of no block versus brachial plexus nerve block on postoperative healthcare utilization after distal radius fracture surgery

Authors: Bal K, Wei J, Zeltser D, Khersonsky J, Gray A, Lin S, Yap E.

Presented at: The California Society of Anesthesiologist Annual Anesthesia Conference and Board Meeting, April 9-12, 2026.

Regional anesthesia is associated with increased postoperative healthcare utilization after distal radius fracture repair

Authors: Collins J, Wei J, Zeltser D, Khersonsky J, Lin S, Gray A, Yap E.

Presented at: Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, April 16-18, 2026.

Comparative analysis of surgeon versus anesthesiologist performed nerve blocks for postoperative analgesia after total mastectomy for breast cancer

Authors: Yap E, Wei J, Darling C, Linehan E, Behrends M, Ng K, Lin SE.

Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, October 13, 2023.

Erector spinae plane block versus pectoralis nerve block for postoperative analgesia after total mastectomy for breast cancer

Authors: Zhang T, Wei J, Darling C, Linehan E, Ng K, Behrends M, Lin S-E, Yap EN.

Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, October 13, 2023.

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Cardiology

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Research summary for “Chagas disease in Northern California: Observed prevalence, clinical characteristics, and outcomes within an integrated health care delivery system”, published in Perm J, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Chagas disease in Northern California: Observed prevalence, clinical characteristics, and outcomes within an integrated health care delivery system

Authors: Hernandez S, Srikanth K, Bommireddi A, Leong T, Miller D, Ambrosy A, Zaroff J.

Published in: Perm J. 2025 Jun 26:1-9. doi: 10.7812/TPP/25.041. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40566857.

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CTEPH: A Kaiser Permanente Northern California experience

Authors: Kong J, Hardwick A, Jiang SF, Sun K, Vinson DR, McGlothlin DP, Goh CH.

Published in: Thromb Res. 2023 Jan;221:130-136. doi: 10.1016/j.thromres.2022.09.022. Epub 2022 Dec 22. PMID: 36566069.

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Research summary for “Baseline dementia prevalence and subtypes in older adults hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome: A multicenter study from an integrated healthcare system”, published in Perm J, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Baseline dementia prevalence and subtypes in older adults hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome: A multicenter study from an integrated healthcare system

Authors: Krishnaswami A, Jain A, Dinh H, Ha RV, Canio WC, Nanna MG, Romero A, Gilsanz P, Aggarwal NT, Mielke MM, Maurer MS, Yang JY, Shin ED, Patel DM, Damluji AA, Shah AI.

Published in: Perm J. 2026 Mar 10:1-9. doi: 10.7812/TPP/25.159. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41804553.

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Research summary for “Incidence of dementia in older adults hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome: Insights from KP-brain-heart health study”, published in JACC Adv, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Incidence of dementia in older adults hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome: Insights from KP-brain-heart health study

Authors: Krishnaswami A, Jain A, Gilsanz P, Canio W, Ha R, Bhatt DL, Maurer MS, Nanna MG, Aggarwal NT, Mielke MM, Volgman AS, Dinh H, Yang JY, Shin ED, Damluji AA, Shah AI.

Published in: JACC Adv. 2026 Aug 28;5(10 Pt 2):103192. doi: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.103192. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42664543; PMCID: PMC13545510.

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Research summary for “Pregnancy outcomes in women with cardiovascular disease: A retrospective cohort study from Kaiser Permanente Northern California”, published in Am J Cardiol, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Pregnancy outcomes in women with cardiovascular disease: A retrospective cohort study from Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Authors: Partani E, Shi C, Stram D, Palakodeti S, McDonald M, Triplett C, Ting J, Stephenson M, Joshi N, Pursnani S.

Published in: Am J Cardiol. 2026 Apr 1;264:7-13. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2026.01.003. Epub 2026 Jan 16. PMID: 41548861.

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Conference Presentations

Heterogeneity in coronary artery calcium burden and major adverse cardiovascular events by race/ethnicity: Insights from a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Bauer M, Kim B, Stram D, Rana J, Pursnani S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 20, 2026.

Heterogeneity in coronary artery calcium burden and major adverse cardiovascular events by race/ethnicity: Insights from a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Bauer M, Kim B, Stram D, Rana J, Pursnani S.

Presented at: Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, July 11, 2026.

Race/ethnicity and sex differences in coronary artery calcium scoring: Insights from a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Deng A, Wang T, Ramalingam N, Seigel T, Villar J.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, March 28-30, 2026.

Race/ethnicity and sex differences in coronary artery calcium scoring: Insights from a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Deng A, Wang T, Ramalingam N, Seigel T, Villar J.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, March 28-30, 2026.

The joint association of CAC and obesity on ASCVD risk: Insights from the CARDIA study

Authors: Gustafson S, Tai A, Parikh R, Wong E, Hanck I, Allen N, Goonewardena S, Rana J, Carr J, Lloyd-Jones D, Bhatt A.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, March 29-31, 2025.

The association of obesity measures on the development and progression of coronary artery calcium: Insights from the CARDIA study

Authors: Gustafson S, Tai A, Parikh R, Wong E, Hanck I, Allen N, Goonewardena S, Rana J, Carr J, Lloyd-Jones D, Bhatt A.

Presented at: American Health Association Epidemiology and Prevention / Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions, March 6-9, 2025.

Evaluating the safety of high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention at non-cardiac surgery sites: An observational cohort study

Authors: Shah A, Tucker L-Y, Solomon MD.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Evaluating the safety of high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention at non-cardiac surgery sites: An observational cohort study

Authors: Shah A, Tucker L-Y, Solomon MD.

Presented at: Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, May 18, 2023.

Baseline prevalence and patterns of dementia in older adults referred for coronary revascularization after an acute coronary syndrome: A multicenter study from an integrated healthcare system

Authors: Shin E, Jain A, Ha R, Canio W, Romero A, Gilsanz P, Dinh H, Aggarwal NT, Mielke M, Damluji AA, Yang JY, Shah A, Krishnaswami A.

Presented at: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 7-11, 2025.

Baseline prevalence and patterns of dementia in older adults hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome: A multicenter study from an integrated healthcare system

Authors: Yang J, Jain A, Ha R, Canio RC, Romero A, Gilsanz P, Dinh H, Aggarwal, Mielke M, Damluji AA, Shin ED, Shah AI, Krishnaswami A.

Presented at: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 7-11, 2025.

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Community Medicine

Conference Presentations

The impact of culinary medicine classes on cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes

Authors: Fu, Y, Jain V, Hammack L, Shing J, Muelly E, Collins A, Camara C.

Presented at: Lifestyle Medicine Conference, October 29, 2024.

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Dermatology

Publications

Evaluation of actinic keratosis as a risk factor for subsequent nonskin cancer risk

Authors: Gomez-Lara AR, George CD, Jiang C, Yin J, Kim Y, Quesenberry CP, Jorgenson E, Madani S, Asgari MM, Choquet H.

Published in: JID Innov. 2025 Apr 22;5(4):100374. doi: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2025.100374. PMID: 40469236; PMCID: PMC12136887.

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Home narrowband UV-B treatment for psoriasis: A cohort study

Authors: Katz KA, Stram DA.

Published in: JAMA Dermatol. 2023 Sep 1;159(9):1006-1008. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.2332. PMID: 37531129; PMCID: PMC10398541.

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Research summary for “Surgical management of hidradenitis suppurativa using staged carbon dioxide laser marsupialization”, published in J Clin Med, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Surgical management of hidradenitis suppurativa using staged carbon dioxide laser marsupialization

Authors: Resnik SR, Gomez-Lara AR, Fernandez L, Pastar I, Wadhera A, Hazen PG, Resnik BI.

Published in: J Clin Med. 2026 Aug 28;15(17):6653. doi: 10.3390/jcm15176653. PMID: 42739657; PMCID: PMC13566132.

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Conference Presentations

Diabetes mellitus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia: A retrospective cohort study in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Acosta A, Gomez-Lara A, Wade E, Mirmirani P.

Presented at: Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium, March 26, 2026.

Racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of frontal fibrosing alopecia in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Gomez-Lara A, Wade E, Mirmirani P.

Presented at: American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, March 27-31, 2026.

Demographic and socioeconomic differences in frontal fibrosing alopecia compared to other primary cicatricial alopecias

Authors: Masehi-Lano J, Wade E, Chang I, Mirmirani P.

Presented at: CalDerm Fall Meeting, September 25-27, 2026.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California healthcare system: Study of demographics and comorbidities show racial/ethnic differences

Authors: Mirmirani P, Gomez-Lara A, Acosta A, Wade E.

Presented at: World Congress for Hair Research, May 28-31, 2026.

Laser hair reduction is an effective treatment option for patients suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa

Authors: Wadhera A, Garcia B, Jiang SF.

Presented at: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Conference, April 13, 2023.

Laser hair reduction is an effective treatment option for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa

Authors: Wadhera A, Garcia B, Jiang SF.

Presented at: Annual Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances, October 13, 2023.

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Emergency Medicine

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Research summary for “Incidence and characteristics of cervical spine injuries in young children presenting to community emergency departments”, published in Pediatr Emerg Care, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Incidence and characteristics of cervical spine injuries in young children presenting to community emergency departments

Authors: Alazawi ZS, Naveed M, Durant EJ, Zitek T.

Published in: Pediatr Emerg Care. 2026 Jul 31. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003669. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42535413.

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Research summary for “Diagnostic delays are common and classic presentations are rare in spinal epidural abscess”, published in West J Emerg Med, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Diagnostic delays are common and classic presentations are rare in spinal epidural abscess

Authors: Durant EJ, Copos S, Folck BF, Anderson M, Ghiya MS, Hofmann ER, Vuong P, Shan J, Kene M.

Published in: West J Emerg Med. 2025 Feb 24;26(3):692-699. doi: 10.5811/westjem.24985. PMID: 40562008; PMCID: PMC12208084.

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CA FIRST (California Febrile Infant Risk Stratification Tool) algorithm development in a learning health system

Authors: Greenhow TL, Nguyen TH, Young BR, Somers MJ, Huang J, Alabaster A, Vinson DR, Mark DG, Van Winkle PJ, Sharp AL, Reed ME, Shan J, Zhang JY, Rauchwerger AS, Ballard DW.

Published in: Perm J. 2023 Sep 15;27(3):92-98. doi: 10.7812/TPP/23.030. Epub 2023 Aug 10. PMID: 37559485; PMCID: PMC10502387.

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Research summary for “Patient and procedural factors associated with insufficient office endometrial biopsy”, published in O G Open, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Patient and procedural factors associated with insufficient office endometrial biopsy

Authors: Howe M, Hung YY, Bhatnagar R, Lee-Haynes L, Suh-Burgmann EJ.

Published in: O G Open. 2025 Aug 14;2(4):e106. doi: 10.1097/og9.0000000000000106. PMID: 41001187; PMCID: PMC12456534.

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Research summary for “Implementation of a resident pod associated with increased patient encounters and critical procedures for emergency medicine residents in a community ED”, published in Cureus, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Implementation of a resident pod associated with increased patient encounters and critical procedures for emergency medicine residents in a community ED

Authors: Lam J, Rahman H, Brown MD, Stuempfig ND.

Published in: Cureus. 2026 Jan 7;18(1):e101018. doi: 10.7759/cureus.101018. PMID: 41658646; PMCID: PMC12880734.

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Using AAP guidelines for managing febrile infants without C-reactive protein and procalcitonin

Authors: Nguyen THP, Young BR, Alabaster A, Vinson DR, Mark DG, Van Winkle P, Sharp AL, Shan J, Rauchwerger AS, Greenhow TL, Ballard DW.

Published in: Pediatrics. 2023 Jan 1;151(1):e2022058495. doi: 10.1542/peds.2022-058495. PMID: 36475383.

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Conference Presentations

Clinical outcome of acute pulmonary embolism after the implementation of pulmonary embolism response team

Authors: Aghaei R, Yang J, Nguyen M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

The incidence and characteristics of cervical spine injuries in young children in community hospitals

Authors: Alazawi Z, Naveed M, Durant E, Zitek T.

Presented at: American College of Emergency Physicians Research Forum, September 8, 2025.

No knee’d for it: The case against arthroscopy

Authors: Bhagat N, Lam J, Wade E, Lee-Haynes L, Wilkins K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

Fluid resuscitation stratified across lactate levels in severe sepsis: A retrospective cohort study of a Kaiser Permanente Northern California Cohort

Authors: Deng A, Macko C, Tucker Lue-Yen, Morehouse J, Siegel T.

Presented at: American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting, October 19-22, 2025.

Creation of a resident pod improves educational experience in a community hospital

Authors: Rahman H, Lam J, Brown M, Stuempfig N.

Presented at: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, May 14, 2025.

Creation of a resident pod improves educational experience in a community hospital

Authors: Stuempfig N, Rahman H, Lam J, Brown M.

Presented at: Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine, March 3, 2025.

Changes in radiology utilization after implementation of a new emergency medicine residency program

Authors: Viquez E, Feifel A, Warton M, Lakireddy J, Sayyar-Roudsari B, Durant E.

Presented at: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, May 18-21, 2026.

Influenza-related outcomes in the 2024-25 season for children stratified by current and previous season vaccination status

Authors: Yu A, Hung YY, Al-Najjar L, Lee-Haynes L, Mellor G, Klein N, Zitek T.

Presented at: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting, May 18-21, 2026.

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Endocrinology

Publications

Clinical and demographic characteristics associated with diabetes remission in six integrated health care systems: A retrospective cohort study

Authors: Thapa B, Schmittdiel JA, Arterburn D, Neugebauer R, Dyer W, O’Connor PJ, An J, Cassidy-Bushrow AE, Gilliam LK, Hooker SA, Nolan MB, Oshiro CES, Thomas T, Simonson G, Dombrowski SK, Rodriguez LA.

Published in: Diabetes Care. 2025 Oct 1;48(10):1737-1743. doi: 10.2337/dc25-0530. PMID: 40734551; PMCID: PMC12451825.

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Family Medicine

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Outcomes and predictors of rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation for people with newly diagnosed HIV in an integrated health care system

Authors: Dalal A, Clark E, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Lee-Rodriguez C, Lam JO, Luu MN.

Published in: Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 26;10(11):ofad531. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofad531. PMID: 37965643; PMCID: PMC10642730.

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An electronic medical record (EMR) prompt improves screening rates for metabolic conditions among children with obesity

Authors: Lee NE, Parker MM, Concepcion JQ.

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring). 2023 May;31(5):1376-1382. doi: 10.1002/oby.23690. Epub 2023 Mar 29. PMID: 36988900.

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Research summary for “Impact of visit modality on utilization and outcomes in primary care: Initial assessments of low back pain”, published in Perm J, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Impact of visit modality on utilization and outcomes in primary care: Initial assessments of low back pain

Authors: Shaver J, Wade E, Dowlearn T, Funez Castro E, McDermott S.

Published in: Perm J. 2026 Sep 25:1-8. doi: 10.7812/TPP/26.120. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42786905.

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Conference Presentations

Identifying gender-diverse patients within the electronic medical records and assessing rates of preventative health screenings

Authors: Bazelais S, Dang K, Brown M, Poon J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Interprofessional Research Week, May 15, 2025.

Mobile health access: A needs assessment and initial program evaluation in Rio Vista, CA

Authors: Bogen H, Dail C, Madrilejo N, Whitaker A, White N, Yu J, Dang K, Wei J, Camara C, Peterman K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Interprofessional Research Week, May 8, 2023.

Mobile health clinics: A novel approach to augment community medicine training in a family medicine residency program

Authors: Bogen H, Dail C, Madrilejo N, Whitaker A, White N, Yu J, Dang K, Wei J, Camara C, Peterman K.

Presented at: UCSF Department of Family & Community Medicine Rodnick Colloquium, May 4, 2023.

Predictors of rapid antiretroviral therapy in an integrated health system

Authors: Clark E, Dalal A, Lee-Rodriguez C, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Lam JO, Luu MN.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Long-term outcomes of rapid antiretroviral therapy in an integrated health system

Authors: Dalal A, Clark E, Lee-Rodriguez C, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Lam JO, Luu MN.

Presented at: Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, February 19, 2023.

Long-term outcomes of rapid antiretroviral therapy in an integrated health system

Authors: Dalal A, Clark E, Lee-Rodriguez C, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Lam JO, Luu MN.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Telemedicine vs in-person appointments for initial assessments of low back pain in primary care: Impact on utilization and outcomes

Authors: Dowlearn T, Wade E, Funez-Castro E, Shaver J, McDermott S.

Presented at: Society for Teachers of Family Medicine Conference, May 7, 2024.

The effect of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) on sexually transmitted infection (STI) incidence in teens

Authors: Dutton-Kneaves C, Wade E, Goodwin K.

Presented at: University of California San Francisco Colloquium, May 28, 2026.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum depression screening rates and diagnoses

Authors: Hower K, Avalos L, Ridout K, Ordonez Roybal B, Wei J.

Presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, May 23, 2023.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum depression screening rates and diagnoses

Authors: Hower KM, Avalos L, Ridout K, Ordonez Roybal B, Wei J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, March 30, 2023.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum depression screening rates and diagnoses

Authors: Hower KM, Avalos L, Ridout K, Ordonez Roybal B, Wei J.

Presented at: UCSF Department of Family & Community Medicine Rodnick Colloquium, May 4, 2023.

The AFFIRM California study (Assessing family friendly care in realizing self-management): Statewide survey of self-management support for families of children with special health care needs (CSHCN)

Authors: Kay M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Identifying gender-diverse patients within the electronic medical records and improving rates of preventative health screenings

Authors: Kim L, Bazelais S, Brown M, Dang K, Poon J.

Presented at: UCSF Department of Family & Community Medicine Rodnick Colloquium, May 22, 2025.

Identifying risk factors for persistently uncontrolled hypertension: Insights from multivariate and geospatial analyses

Authors: Kim T, Jain A, Voelkel J, White M, McDermott S, Stram D, Shaver J.

Presented at: Society for Teachers of Family Medicine Conference, May 4, 2025.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 enrolled in the preventing heart attacks & strokes everyday program

Authors: Luther J, Juan J, Camara C, Harris B, Fomenko V, Liu M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 25, 2024.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 enrolled in the preventing heart attacks & strokes everyday program

Authors: Luther J, Juan J, Camara C, Harris B, Fomenko V, Liu M.

Presented at: UCSF Department of Family & Community Medicine Rodnick Colloquium, May 16, 2024.

The impact of doula care on cesarean rates in first time mothers with singleton term live births in KP Northern California

Authors: Najmi J, Zai T, Khurana P, Wang T.

Presented at: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference, May 2-6, 2026.

Antenatal hand expression pilot project

Authors: Renaud AE, Butler A, Kwong J, Wei J, McDermott S, Steuerle K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

The effects of virtual care on post partum depression screening: Learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Rubin S, Ridout S, Harris B, Erickson-Ridout K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

The effects of virtual care on post partum depression screening: Learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Rubin S, Roybal BO, Ridout S, Harris B, Erickson-Ridout K.

Presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, May 16-20, 2026.

Impact of the sheltering-in-place order on the incidence and types of sports-related fractures, strains and sprains for Northern California Kaiser Permanente members: A work in progress

Authors: Serrano S, Dong H, Evans J, Patel L.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, March 30, 2023.

Impact of the sheltering-in-place order on the rates and types of sports-related fractures, strains and sprains for Northern California Kaiser Permanente members

Authors: Serrano S, Dong H, Evans J.

Presented at: UCSF Department of Family & Community Medicine Rodnick Colloquium, May 4, 2023.

Does advanced care planning have an impact on quality of life and overall health care utilization in elderly patients with dementia at Kaiser Permanente NCAL?

Authors: Tabernik L, Arostegui AM, Roybal BO.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano Interprofessional Research Week, May 15, 2025.

Adverse childhood experiences and their association with substance use disorders and eating disorders

Authors: Wallace E, Wei J, Chen E, Harris B, Erickson-Ridout K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, March 30, 2023.

Adverse childhood experiences and their association with substance use disorder and eating disorders

Authors: Wallace E, Wei J, Chen E, Harris B, Erickson-Ridout K.

Presented at: UCSF Department of Family & Community Medicine Rodnick Colloquium, May 4, 2023.

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Gastroenterology

Publications

Research summary for “Gut-directed hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis”, published in Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Gut-directed hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Adler EC, Levine EH, Ibarra AN, Boparai ES, Hung YY, McCrary QD, Lee JK.

Published in: Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2025 Apr 3:e70037. doi: 10.1111/nmo.70037. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40179285.

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The contemporary probability of occult colorectal cancer in patients with colitis-related dysplasia undergoing colectomy

Authors: Boparai ES, Lee JK, Zhu S, Shirazi A, Velayos FS.

Published in: Am J Gastroenterol. 2023 Aug 1;118(8):1453-1456. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002291. Epub 2023 Apr 11. PMID: 37040554.

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Increased risk of hospitalization, surgery and venous thromboembolism among patients with inflammatory bowel disease and malnutrition in a large, community-based healthcare system

Authors: Fine LS, Zhu S, Shirazi A, Lee JK, Velayos FS.

Published in: Am J Gastroenterol. 2023 Aug 1;118(8):1395-1401. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002241. Epub 2023 Mar 9. PMID: 36892512.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Risk factors for recurrent emergency care utilization for flares in inflammatory bowel disease”, published in Acad Emerg Med, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Oral antibiotic use in adulthood and risk of early-onset colorectal cancer: A case-control study”, published in Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Oral antibiotic use in adulthood and risk of early-onset colorectal cancer: A case-control study

Authors: Kane KJ, Jensen CD, Yang J, Dong H, Merchant SA, Koripella P, Li X, Hendel JM, Corley DA, Lee JK.

Published in: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024 Oct 3:S1542-3565(24)00859-0. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.09.002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39368633.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “The incidence of esophageal food impactions and risk factors for recurrence in a large, community-based healthcare system in Northern California”, published in Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

The incidence of esophageal food impactions and risk factors for recurrence in a large, community-based healthcare system in Northern California

Authors: Lam AY, Xie W, Naveed M, Song J, Billett NM, Bakr O, Oh A, Boparai ES, Stram DA, Ma C, Lee JK.

Published in: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026 Aug 25:S1542-3565(26)00635-X. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2026.08.012. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42637172.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Baveno criteria spares endoscopies among patients with compensated cirrhosis within a large US healthcare system”, published in Gastro Hep Adv, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Baveno criteria spares endoscopies among patients with compensated cirrhosis within a large US healthcare system

Authors: Leung MA, Siavoshi M, Billet N, Li X, Wade E, Balasubramanian S, Saxena V, Seo S, Chai K, MacDonald B, Lee J, Mukhtar N.

Published in: Gastro Hep Adv. 2026 Apr 1;5(7):100945. doi: 10.1016/j.gastha.2026.100945. PMID: 42211430; PMCID: PMC13213294.

Effect of helicobacter pylori eradication therapy on the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma in a large diverse population in the United States

Authors: Li D, Jiang SF, Lei NY, Shah SC, Corley DA.

Published in: Gastroenterology. 2023 Aug;165(2):391-401.e2. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.04.026. Epub 2023 May 2. PMID: 37142201.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Distinct clinical characteristics and predictors of sporadic mismatch repair-deficient colorectal cancer”, published in Gastro Hep Adv, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Discrepancy in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease prevalence in a large Northern California cohort”, published in Gastro Hep Adv, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Discrepancy in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease prevalence in a large Northern California cohort

Authors: Rodriguez LA, Tucker LS, Saxena V, Levin TR.

Published in: Gastro Hep Adv. 2025 Jan 28;4(5):100630. doi: 10.1016/j.gastha.2025.100630. PMID: 40371233; PMCID: PMC12076719.

PubMed Abstract

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: American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting, October 28, 2024.

Impact of a novel regional pharmacy program on clinical outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease patients on biologic medications

Authors: Chan J, Roy A, Wade E, Velayos F.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2, 2026.

Endoscopic management of malignant distal biliary obstruction with combined vs separate EUS/ERCP – multicenter analysis of reintervention and survival (EMBERS)

Authors: Davis B, Chilakala A, Chervo T, Karia K, Gupta S, Hamerski C.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2, 2026.

EMBLEM: Endoscopic management of malignant distal biliary obstruction. Long-term evaluation of mortality with combined EUS/ERCP

Authors: Davis B, Chilakala A, Chervo T, Karia K, Gupta S, Hamerski C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 20, 2026.

A prospective evaluation of a 5-aminosalicylic-acid de-implementation intervention among patients with inflammatory bowel disease on concurrent biologic or immunomodulator therapy

Authors: Goldman M, Merchant S, Yang XV, Velayos F, Lee J.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2, 2026.

A prospective evaluation of a 5-aminosalicylic-acid de-implementation intervention among patients with inflammatory bowel disease on concurrent biologic or immunomodulator therapy

Authors: Goldman M, Merchant S, Yang XV, Velayos F, Lee J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 20, 2026.

Oral antibiotic use in adulthood and risk of early-onset colorectal cancer: A case-control study

Authors: Kane K, Jensen C, Yang J, Dong H, Koripella P, Li X, Corley D, Lee J.

Presented at: Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology Conference, October 28-30, 2024.

Travel for liver transplantation: Is there a quantifiable benefit for our patients?

Authors: Kumar N, Stram D, Balasubramanian S, Mukhtar N, Saxena V.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2, 2026.

Adherence to the post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines after removal of non-advanced adenomas

Authors: Lee J, Hendel J, Merchant S, Jensen C, Nugent J, Levin T, Udaltsova N, Badalov J, Corley D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Gastroenterology Fellowship Research Symposium, May 22, 2025.

Success rates and predictors of non-endoscopic therapies for esophageal food impaction in the emergency department: Data from a large community-based healthcare system

Authors: Lee L, Li D, Jiang SF, Bouvet S.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 3, 2025.

Time-specific risk of thromboembolic and GI bleeding events following reinitiation of direct oral anticoagulants after elective colonoscopy

Authors: Leung LJ, Merchant S, Thomas P, Jensen C, Koripella P, Bal A, Oh A, Leung M, Lee J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Timing of DOAC resumption after outpatient colonoscopy and risk of thromboembolic and gastrointestinal bleeding events

Authors: Leung LJ, Merchant SA, Thomas P, Jensen CD, Koripella P, Bal A, Oh A, Leung M, Lee JK.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Gastroenterology Fellowship Research Symposium, May 29, 2025.

Validation of the Baveno VI and VII criteria for identification of clinically significant portal hypertension in the United States

Authors: Leung M, Siavoshi M, Billet N, Li X, Wade E, Balasubramanian S, Lee J, Saxena V, Mukhtar N.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 3, 2025.

Baveno criteria spares endoscopies among patients with compensated cirrhosis within a large US healthcare system

Authors: Leung M, Siavoshi M, Billet N, Li X, Wade E, Balasubramanian S, Seo S, Chai K, MacDonald B, Lee J, Saxena V, Mukhtar N.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Baveno criteria spares endoscopies among patients with compensated cirrhosis within a large US healthcare system

Authors: Leung M, Siavoshi M, Mukhtar N.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Gastroenterology Fellowship Research Symposium, May 22, 2025.

Incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma after Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in a large U.S. cohort

Authors: Medina SP, Merchant SA, Lee JK, Li D.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2-5, 2026.

Incidence and predictors of hospital readmission for ulcerative colitis

Authors: Roy A, Roybal B, Chan J, Velayos F.

Presented at: American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting, October 24-29, 2025.

The incidence of esophageal food impactions and risk factors for recurrence in a large, community-based healthcare system in Northern California

Authors: Song J, Naveed M, Stram D, Lam A.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2, 2026.

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General Surgery

Publications

Research summary for “Are routine, daily chest radiographs (CXR) necessary following (VATS and RATS) lobectomies?”, published in Surg Open Sci, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Are routine, daily chest radiographs (CXR) necessary following (VATS and RATS) lobectomies?

Authors: Alcasid NJ, Banks KC, Jiang SF, Susai CJ, Hsu D, Carroway W, Williams K, Patel A, Ashiku S, Velotta JB.

Published in: Surg Open Sci. 2024 May 30;20:20-26. doi: 10.1016/j.sopen.2024.05.010. PMID: 38873330; PMCID: PMC11169440.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “The impact of D2 versus D1 lymphadenectomy in Siewert II gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer”, published in Ann Surg Oncol, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

The impact of D2 versus D1 lymphadenectomy in Siewert II gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer

Authors: Alcasid NJ, Fink D, Banks KC, Susai CJ, Barnes K, Wile R, Sun A, Patel A, Ashiku S, Velotta JB.

Published in: Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Jul 30. doi: 10.1245/s10434-024-15623-z. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39080133.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “The impact of diagnostic laparoscopy on upstaging patients with Siewert II and III gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer”, published in Ann Surg Oncol, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

The impact of diagnostic laparoscopy on upstaging patients with Siewert II and III gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer

Authors: Alcasid NJ, Fink D, Banks KC, Susai CJ, Barnes K, Wile R, Sun A, Patel A, Ashiku S, Velotta JB.

Published in: Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Nov 6. doi: 10.1245/s10434-024-15862-0. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39503948.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Differences in outcomes by race/ethnicity after thoracic surgery in a large integrated health system”, published in Surg Open Sci, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Differences in outcomes by race/ethnicity after thoracic surgery in a large integrated health system

Authors: Banks KC, Wei J, Morales LM, Islas ZA, Alcasid NJ, Susai CJ, Sun A, Burapachaisri K, Patel AR, Ashiku SK, Velotta JB.

Published in: Surg Open Sci. 2024 Apr 15;19:118-124. doi: 10.1016/j.sopen.2024.04.002. PMID: 38655068; PMCID: PMC11035076.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Real-world outcomes of multimodal treatment for pleural mesothelioma: A retrospective study in a high-volume integrated regional center”, published in JTCVS Open, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Real-world outcomes of multimodal treatment for pleural mesothelioma: A retrospective study in a high-volume integrated regional center

Authors: Baskin AS, Levine K, Hung YY, Liang E, Banks KC, Suga JM, Velotta JB.

Published in: JTCVS Open. 2026 Jan 30;30:101603. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101603. PMID: 42079956; PMCID: PMC13131117.

PubMed Abstract

A comparative effectiveness study of carotid intervention for long-term stroke prevention in patients with severe asymptomatic stenosis from a large integrated health system

Authors: Chang RW, Pimentel N, Tucker LY, Rothenberg KA, Avins AL, Flint AC, Faruqi RM, Nguyen-Huynh MN, Neugebauer R.

Published in: J Vasc Surg. 2023 Nov;78(5):1239-1247.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.06.024. Epub 2023 Jul 4. PMID: 37406943; PMCID: PMC11020993.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Multigene germline testing in patients with DCIS vs IBC in a large, integrated health care system”, published in Ann Surg Oncol, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Multigene germline testing in patients with DCIS vs IBC in a large, integrated health care system

Authors: Dzubnar JM, Habel LA, Jiang SF, Karlea A, Hoodfar E, Shim VC.

Published in: Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 May;33(5):4436-4442. doi: 10.1245/s10434-025-19053-3. Epub 2026 Jan 13. PMID: 41530599.

PubMed Abstract

Effect of thoracic surgery regionalization on 1- and 3-year survival after cancer esophagectomy

Authors: Ely S, Alabaster A, Dominguez DA, Maxim C, Ashiku SK, Patel AR, Velotta JB.

Published in: Ann Surg. 2023 Feb 1;277(2):e305-e312. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000005076. Epub 2023 Jan 10. PMID: 34261883.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Risk of primary lung cancer among women with a personal history of breast cancer in an integrated health system”, published in Ann Thorac Surg, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Risk of primary lung cancer among women with a personal history of breast cancer in an integrated health system

Authors: Gochi AM, Wang T, Kwak HV, Huang Perez AK, Olivera Perez H, Valderrama A, Liang E, Velotta JB.

Published in: Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jul 25:S0003-4975(26)00731-9. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.07.006. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42498198.

PubMed Abstract

Routine post-pull chest radiograph is not necessary after VATS lobectomy

Authors: Hsu DS, Banks KC, Jiang SF, Phillips JL, Ely S, Heinz BB, Maxim CL, Ashiku SK, Patel AR, Velotta JB.

Published in: Surg Pract Sci. 2022 Dec 18;12:100151. doi: 10.1016/j.sipas.2022.100151. PMID: 39845299; PMCID: PMC11749894.

PubMed Abstract

Germline genetic testing among women ≤ 45 years of age with ductal carcinoma in situ versus invasive breast cancer in a large integrated health care system

Authors: Hsu DS, Jiang SF, Habel LA, Hoodfar E, Karlea A, Manace-Brenman L, Dzubnar JM, Shim VC.

Published in: Ann Surg Oncol. 2023 Oct;30(11):6454-6461. doi: 10.1245/s10434-023-13745-4. Epub 2023 Jun 29. PMID: 37386303.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Personal and family history of cancer and primary lung cancer prevalence among never smoking disaggregated Asian American women”, published in Cancers (Basel), 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Personal and family history of cancer and primary lung cancer prevalence among never smoking disaggregated Asian American women

Authors: Kaur B, Biswas A, Chervo T, Ahn WJ, Gao S, Nguyen D, Villanueva CA, Tivakaran SJ, Srinivasan M, Panyanouvong NL, Uy LAV, Rajeshuni N, Huang RJ, Kamdar N, Yasui O, Kim GS, Palaniappan L, Velotta JB.

Published in: Cancers (Basel). 2026 Jun 6;18(12):1862. doi: 10.3390/cancers18121862. PMID: 42352397; PMCID: PMC13297073.

PubMed Abstract

Adjuvant immunotherapy in curative intent esophageal cancer resection patients: Real-world experience within an integrated health care system

Authors: Kwak HV, Banks KC, Hung YY, Alcasid NJ, Susai CJ, Patel A, Ashiku S, Velotta JB.

Published in: Cancers (Basel). 2023 Nov 7;15(22):5317. doi: 10.3390/cancers15225317. PMID: 38001577; PMCID: PMC10669669.

PubMed Abstract

Utilization and outcomes of observation versus interventional management for spontaneous pneumothoraces at a large integrated health system

Authors: Kwak HV, Banks KC, Hung YY, Brennan PG, Wilde SA, Sumner ET, Sun A, Hsu DS, Velotta JB.

Published in: J Surg Res. 2023 Aug;288:28-37. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.02.031. Epub 2023 Mar 20. PMID: 36948030.

PubMed Abstract

Trends in smoking-specific lung cancer incidence rates within a us integrated health system, 2007-2018

Authors: Sakoda LC, Alabaster A, Sumner ET, Gordon NP, Quesenberry CP Jr, Velotta JB.

Published in: Chest. 2023 Sep;164(3):785-795. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.03.016. Epub 2023 Mar 17. PMID: 36934804.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Outcomes of mediastinal envelope closure during minimally invasive esophagectomy”, published in Surgical Oncology Insight, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Outcomes of mediastinal envelope closure during minimally invasive esophagectomy

Authors: Susai CJ, Burapachaisri K, Hung YY, Banks KC, Alcasid NJ, Wile RE, Barnes KE, Velotta JB.

Published in: Surgical Oncology Insight. 2024 Dec 1;1(4):100104.

PubMed Abstract

Intraoperative radiation therapy: A large integrated health care system’s approach and outcomes

Authors: Tang A, Dzubnar JM, Kelly JF, Banks KC, Phillips JL, Cureton EA, Svahn JD, Mai V, Lyon LL, Thomas ES, Shim VC.

Published in: Perm J. 2023 Mar 15;27(1):45-55. doi: 10.7812/TPP/22.122. Epub 2023 Mar 6. PMID: 36872871; PMCID: PMC10013716.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “The impact of minimally-invasive esophagectomy operative duration on post-operative outcomes”, published in Front Surg, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

The impact of minimally-invasive esophagectomy operative duration on post-operative outcomes

Authors: Tupper HI, Roybal BO, Jackson RW, Banks KC, Kwak HV, Alcasid NJ, Wei J, Hsu DS, Velotta JB.

Published in: Front Surg. 2024 Feb 19;11:1348942. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1348942. PMID: 38440416; PMCID: PMC10909993.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Racial/ethnic disparities in lung cancer surgery outcomes in the USA”, published in Epidemiologia (Basel), 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Racial/ethnic disparities in lung cancer surgery outcomes in the USA

Authors: Vasic I, Banks KC, Wei J, Morales LM, Islas ZA, Alcasid NJ, Susai C, Sun A, Burapachaisri K, Patel AR, Ashiku SK, Velotta JB.

Published in: Epidemiologia (Basel). 2025 Apr 11;6(2):18. doi: 10.3390/epidemiologia6020018. PMID: 40265349; PMCID: PMC12015872.

PubMed Abstract

Breast cancer recurrence by subtype in a diverse, contemporary cohort of young women

Authors: Vuong B, Darbinian J, Savitz A, Odele P, Perry LM, Sandhu L, Habel L, Kuehner G.

Published in: J Am Coll Surg. 2023 Jul 1;237(1):13-23. doi: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000000714. Epub 2023 Apr 13. PMID: 37052317.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Survival outcomes among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in a large integrated US health system”, published in JAMA Netw Open, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Conference Presentations

Are routine, daily chest radiographs (CXR) necessary following (VATS and RATS) lobectomies?

Authors: Alcacid N, Banks KC, Jiang SF, Susai CJ, Carroway WP, Williams KM, Hsu D, Ashiku SK, Patel AR, Velotta JB.

Presented at: Society of Asian Academic Surgeons Annual Meeting, September 14, 2023.

The impact of D2 versus D1 lymphadenectomy in Siewert II gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer

Authors: Alcasid NJ, Banks KC, Fink D, Susai CJ, Barnes K, Wile R, Sun A, Patel A, Ashiku S, Velotta JB.

Presented at: International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, September 8, 2023.

Role of diagnostic laparoscopy in Siewert II gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer

Authors: Alcasid NJ, Banks KC, Susai C, Hung YY, Barnes K, Wile R, Sun A, Velotta JB.

Presented at: Western Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting, June 23, 2023.

The impact of diagnostic laparoscopic staging on upstaging patients with Siewert II and III gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer

Authors: Alcasid NJ, Banks KC, Susai CJ, Fink D, Barnes K, Wile R, Sun A, Patel A, Ashiku S, Velotta JB.

Presented at: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, October 24, 2023.

The impact of diagnostic laparoscopic staging on upstaging patients with Siewert II and III gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer

Authors: Alcasid NJ, Banks KC, Susai CJ, Fink D, Barnes K, Wile R, Sun A, Patel A, Ashiku S, Velotta JB.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Racial/ethnic disparities within a large thoracic surgery population in an integrated health system

Authors: Banks K, Alcasid N, Susai C, Wei J, Sun A, Patel A, Ashiku S, Velotta J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Prevalence of lung cancer among never-smoking Asian American women by ethnicity and cancer history

Authors: Biswas A, Kaur B, Chervo T, Ahn WJ, Gao S, Nguyen D, Villanueva C, Tivakaran S, Srinivasan M, Panyanouvong N, Uy LA, Rajeshuni N, Huang R, Kamdar N, Yasui O, Kim G, Palaniappan L, Velotta J.

Presented at: Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting, February 1, 2026.

Outcomes by treatment strategy for stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Authors: Carroway W, Jiang SF, Velotta J.

Presented at: Society of Asian Academic Surgeons Annual Meeting, September 5-6, 2024.

Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): Outcomes by treatment strategy

Authors: Carroway W, Jiang SF, Velotta J.

Presented at: World Conference on Lung Cancer, September 7-10, 2024.

Multigene germline testing in patients with DCIS vs IBC in a large integrated health care system

Authors: Dzubnar J, Jiang SF, Karlea A, Hoodfar E, Svahn J, Cureton E, Habel L, Shim V.

Presented at: American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting, April 10-14, 2024.

Risk of primary lung cancer among women with a personal history of breast cancer in an integrated health system

Authors: Gochi A, Wang T, Perez A, Perez H, Valderrama A, Villanueva C, Liang E, Velotta J.

Presented at: Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting, January 29, 2026.

Rate of postmastectomy immediate breast reconstruction among Asian American women in an integrated healthcare model

Authors: Gold C, Fink D, Candell L, Gambhir A, Savitz A, Young-Reeves M, Odele P, Veliz J, Habel L.

Presented at: Asia Pacific Breast Cancer Summit, February 21, 2025.

Assessing medical management and pathologic outcomes of fibroepithelial lesions within a large, integrated healthcare delivery system

Authors: Kwak H, Wade E, Wong-On-Wing A, Dzubnar J, Weintraub MR, Shim V.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

Pneumothorax in COVID-19: A negative prognostic indicator for in-hospital mortality

Authors: Susai C, Burapachaisri K, Hung YY, Marquez A, Ramalingam N, Velotta J.

Presented at: American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting, October 6-9, 2024.

Outcomes of mediastinal envelope closure during minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE)

Authors: Susai CJ, Hung YY, Banks KC, Alcasid NJ, Hsu DS, Santos J, Burapachaisri K, Wile RE, Barnes KK, Velotta JB.

Presented at: American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, October 25, 2023.

Outcomes of mediastinal envelope closure during minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE)

Authors: Susai CJ, Hung YY, Banks KC, Alcasid NJ, Hsu DS, Santos J, Burapachaisri K, Wile RE, Barnes KK, Velotta JB.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Effect of pectoral or erector spinae plane nerve blocks on peri-operative pain control in gender affirming chest surgery

Authors: Tong W, Merchant M, Wang B, Gillis B, Esenther B, Yap E, Mai D, Shavit C.

Presented at: California Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, May 26, 2023.

Operative times for minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE): Is there an effect on outcomes?

Authors: Tupper HI, Banks KC, Ordonez Roybal B, Kwak HV, Jackson RW, Alcasaid NJ, Hsu DS, Velotta JB.

Presented at: International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus World Congress, September 8, 2023.

The prevalence of primary lung cancer among women with prior personal and/or family history of cancer in an integrated health system

Authors: Villanueva C, Chervo T, Tucker LY, Velotta J.

Presented at: International Thoracic Surgical Oncology Summit, September 27, 2025.

Upgrade rates of fibroepithelial lesions within a large, integrated healthcare delivery system

Authors: Wong-On-Wing A, Wade E, Dzubnar Barker J, Kwak H, Weintraub MR, Shim V.

Presented at: Northern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Russell Surgical Trainee Research Competition, May 15-17, 2026.

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Gynecologic Oncology

Publications

Research summary for “Long-term impact of surgical route and tumor size on risk of recurrence among early-stage cervical cancer patients in a managed care population”, published in Int J Gynecol Cancer, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Long-term impact of surgical route and tumor size on risk of recurrence among early-stage cervical cancer patients in a managed care population

Authors: Guerra R, Tucker LY, Littell R, Kay A.

Published in: Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2025 Jul;35(7):101928. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.101928. Epub 2025 May 10. PMID: 40500640.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Association of endometrial cancer epigenetic mismatch repair deficiency with clinicopathologic factors and survival in a large, diverse community-based cohort”, published in Gynecol Oncol, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Association of endometrial cancer epigenetic mismatch repair deficiency with clinicopathologic factors and survival in a large, diverse community-based cohort

Authors: Suh-Burgmann E, Hung YY, Finertie H, Zhong H, Bookman M, Nau C, Schmittdiel J.

Published in: Gynecol Oncol. 2025 Jun;197:102-109. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2025.04.584. Epub 2025 May 5. PMID: 40327909.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Ovarian cancer risk among older patients with stable adnexal masses”, published in Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Conference Presentations

Reducing endometrial cancer disparities to advance health equity (REACH study)

Authors: Suh-Burgmann B, Nau C, Finertie H, Eng S.

Presented at: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 18, 2024.

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Head & Neck Surgery

Publications

Research summary for “Role of pain in adults undergoing soft tissue and maxillomandibular advancement surgery for obstructive sleep apnea”, published in Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Role of pain in adults undergoing soft tissue and maxillomandibular advancement surgery for obstructive sleep apnea

Authors: Ansari G, Darbinian J, Collazo S, Block-Wheeler N, Durr M.

Published in: Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2025 Dec 14;10(6):e70322. doi: 10.1002/lio2.70322. PMID: 41404635; PMCID: PMC12703013.

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Providing evidence for dogma: Risk of epistaxis after COVID-19 nasal-screening swab

Authors: Block-Wheeler NR, Wei J, Weintraub MR, Liang J.

Published in: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Jul;169(1):47-54. doi: 10.1002/ohn.253. Epub 2023 Jan 29. PMID: 36939470.

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Research summary for “Exploring sociodemographic factors in allergic fungal rhinosinusitis in a Northern California patient population”, published in Perm J, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Characteristics of adults undergoing soft tissue and orthognathic surgery for obstructive sleep apnea

Authors: Durr M, Darbinian J, Ramirez K, Swisher AR, Block-Wheeler NR.

Published in: Laryngoscope. 2023 May;133(5):1262-1270. doi: 10.1002/lary.30590. Epub 2023 Feb 2. PMID: 36728344.

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Research summary for “Delays in malignant neck mass diagnosis: Missed opportunities in clinical decision-making”, published in Perm J, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Delays in malignant neck mass diagnosis: Missed opportunities in clinical decision-making

Authors: Hoerter JE, Debbaneh P, Doshi AD, Folck BF, Ritterman Weintraub ML, Wang KH.

Published in: Perm J. 2026 Jun 3:1-9. doi: 10.7812/TPP/25.097. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42231694.

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Research summary for “The hidden

The hidden “ear-way”: A cohort analysis of otologic manifestations in aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease

Authors: Pellizzari RA, Wei J, Saba E, Shah S, Greene L, Tran QL, Debbaneh P, Rivero A.

Published in: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2024 Nov 21:34894241297943. doi: 10.1177/00034894241297943. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39573932.

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Research summary for “The impact of adenotonsillectomy on healthcare utilization in children with obstructive sleep apnea: Experience of an integrated medical model”, published in Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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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Research summary for “Demographics of adults with obstructive sleep apnea who undergo nasal surgery”, published in OTO Open, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Demographics of adults with obstructive sleep apnea who undergo nasal surgery

Authors: Shah S, Darbinian JA, Collazo SA, Nguyen DK, Durr ML.

Published in: OTO Open. 2024 Sep 17;8(3):e70005. doi: 10.1002/oto2.70005. PMID: 39290576; PMCID: PMC11405934.

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Research summary for “Unmasking risk factors for post-COVID19 olfactory dysfunction resulting from early stages of the pandemic: A case-control study of lost and lingering smells”, published in Perm J, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Unmasking risk factors for post-COVID19 olfactory dysfunction resulting from early stages of the pandemic: A case-control study of lost and lingering smells

Authors: Stephanian B, Hoerter J, Wei J, Pellizzari R, Liang J.

Published in: Perm J. 2025 May 20:1-12. doi: 10.7812/TPP/25.010. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40390375.

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Conference Presentations

Demographic and socioeconomic disparities among insured adults undergoing sleep surgery

Authors: Durr M, Darbinian J, Ramirez K, Swisher A, Block-Wheeler N.

Presented at: Triological Society Annual Meeting at COSM, May 3, 2023.

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: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, September 28, 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: American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, 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: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 17, 2024.

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Hematology/Oncology

Publications

Research summary for “Is age just a number? Oncotype DX testing and chemotherapy use in the post-TAILORx era”, published in Cancer, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Is age just a number? Oncotype DX testing and chemotherapy use in the post-TAILORx era

Authors: Aller A, Zhu S, Lyon L, Habel LA, Shirazi A, Casey SD, Liu R.

Published in: Cancer. 2025 Dec 15;131(24):e70218. doi: 10.1002/cncr.70218. PMID: 41385405.

PubMed Abstract

Advance directives for patients with breast cancer: Applying the right info/right care/right patient/right time oncology model

Authors: Ossowski S, Lyon L, Linehan E, Gordon NP, Egorova O, Mark B, Beringer K, Abbe T, Shirazi A, Weldon C, Trosman J, Ravelo A, Liu R.

Published in: Perm J. 2023 Sep 15;27(3):30-36. doi: 10.7812/TPP/22.177. Epub 2023 Jun 16. PMID: 37255340; PMCID: PMC10502389.

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Research summary for “Beyond the 5-year mark: Adherence to and continuation of extended adjuvant endocrine therapy in non-metastatic breast cancer patients”, published in Breast Cancer Res Treat, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Beyond the 5-year mark: Adherence to and continuation of extended adjuvant endocrine therapy in non-metastatic breast cancer patients

Authors: Wei J, Aller A, Zhu S, Habel L, Lee C, Shan J, Achacoso N, Shirazi A, Emerson M, Liu R.

Published in: Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2025 Nov;214(2):239-246. doi: 10.1007/s10549-025-07811-6. Epub 2025 Aug 27. PMID: 40866758.

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Conference Presentations

Oncotype DX testing and differences in use of chemotherapy by age in an integrated system

Authors: Aller A, Lyon L, Habel L, Shirazi A, Liu R.

Presented at: American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, April 5-10, 2024.

Evaluating the feasibility of a peer-support group for patients with cancer (presently)

Authors: Anderson B, Philip E, Egorova O, Hadaegh S, Zhang V, Zhu S, Auranicky J, Cangin M, Gayhart S, Liu R.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, June 2, 2025.

Unveiling the hidden burden: Prevalence and disparities of cancer diagnosed in emergency and hospital settings

Authors: Anderson B, Zhang V, Zhu S, Tamima S, Vinson D, Liu R.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, June 2, 2025.

Implementation of a breast cancer survivorship needs assessment tool, an ASCO quality training program initiative

Authors: Ghatge M, Tahir N, Zhu S, Srivastava P, Liu R.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Gender and racial disparities in survival from head and neck cancer: A competing events analysis of Kaiser Permanente patients

Authors: Katzel J, Brown M, Nguyen N, Wei J, Mell L, Rodriguez C, Shih LC, Meltzer C, Quesenberry C, Sakoda L.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, June 2, 2025.

Trends and disparities in oncology telehealth in the post pandemic era

Authors: Lee M, Lyon L, Liu R, Kumar D, Neeman E, Duffens A, Kotak D, Sun H, Conell C, Shirazi A, Reed M.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, June 2, 2023.

Trends and disparities in oncology telehealth in the post pandemic era

Authors: Lee M, Lyon L, Liu R, Kumar D, Neeman E, Duffens A, Kotak D, Sun H, Conell C, Shirazi A, Reed M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 17, 2023.

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HIV Medicine

Publications

Research summary for “Dementia incidence and prevalence in older adults with HIV: A 23-year retrospective cohort study”, published in AIDS, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Dementia incidence and prevalence in older adults with HIV: A 23-year retrospective cohort study

Authors: Lam JO, Fan D, Pothamsetty N, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Hu H, Lopez E, Lee C, Lea AN, Hou CE, Towner WJ, Horberg MA, Silverberg MJ.

Published in: AIDS. 2026 Apr 1;40(4):486-495. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000004421. Epub 2025 Dec 1. PMID: 41643176.

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Hospital Based Medicine

Publications

Clinical impacts of an integrated electronic health record based smoking cessation intervention during hospitalizations

Authors: Banerjee S, Alabaster A, Adams AS, Fogelberg R, Patel N, Young-Wolff K.

Published in: BMJ Open. 2023 Dec 6;13(12):e068629. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068629. PMID: 38056936; PMCID: PMC10711902.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Posthospitalization telemedicine follow‐up and 30‐day readmission across the COVID‐19 era: A multiphase analysis in a large integrated healthcare system”, published in J Hosp Med, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Posthospitalization telemedicine follow‐up and 30‐day readmission across the COVID‐19 era: A multiphase analysis in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Yoo MS, Block LS, Tucker L-Y, Wei J, Cheung K, Reed M.

Published in: J Hosp Med. 2026 Jan;21(1):7-15. doi: 10.1002/jhm.70109. Epub 2025 Jul 3. PMID: 40607845.

PubMed Abstract

Conference Presentations

Association of telemedicine follow-up after hospitalization and 30-day readmission: A comparative analysis of pre-Covid-19 and Covid-19 periods in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Yoo MS, Block LS, Tucker L-Y, Cheung K, Reed M.

Presented at: Society of Hospital Medicine Converge, April 24, 2025.

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Infectious Disease

Publications

Research summary for “Antibiotic duration and route for treatment of adults with uncomplicated streptococcal bloodstream infections: A retrospective study in a large healthcare system”, published in Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Hypertension control and risk of age-associated dementia in people with HIV infection”, published in AIDS, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Hypertension control and risk of age-associated dementia in people with HIV infection

Authors: Lam JO, Hou CE, Lee C, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Levine T, Horberg MA, Satre DD, Silverberg MJ.

Published in: AIDS. 2024 Sep 18. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000004017. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39291965.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “The use of step-down oral antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia and risk factors for adverse outcomes”, published in Open Forum Infect Dis, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

The use of step-down oral antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia and risk factors for adverse outcomes

Authors: Luo R, Wade ED, Bertsch RA, Clutter DS, Skarbinski J.

Published in: Open Forum Infect Dis. 2026 Apr 9;13(5):ofag200. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofag200. PMID: 42146326; PMCID: PMC13175978.

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Research summary for “The impact of positive airway pressure (PAP) on severe Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) among the patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)”, published in Respir Med, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

The impact of positive airway pressure (PAP) on severe Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) among the patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Authors: Namiranian K, Tucker LY, Folck B.

Published in: Respir Med. 2026 Apr;254:108733. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108733. Epub 2026 Feb 24. PMID: 41747911.

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Internal Medicine

Publications

Research summary for “Empowering care teams: Redefining message management to enhance care delivery and alleviate oncologist burnout”, published in J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Empowering care teams: Redefining message management to enhance care delivery and alleviate oncologist burnout

Authors: Anderson B, Lyon L, Lee M, Kumar D, Neeman E, Duffens A, Kotak D, Sun H, Reed M, Liu R.

Published in: J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2024 Dec;22(10):664-669. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2024.7055. PMID: 39602886.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of alopecia areata in contemporary pediatric practice”, published in Pediatr Dermatol, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of alopecia areata in contemporary pediatric practice

Authors: Dani A, Lo J, Darbinian J, Ramalingam N, Mirmirani P.

Published in: Pediatr Dermatol. 2025 May 23. doi: 10.1111/pde.15993. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40406966.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Telehealth and health care contact days among patients with advanced cancer after COVID-19”, published in JAMA Netw Open, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Telehealth and health care contact days among patients with advanced cancer after COVID-19

Authors: Duffens A, Zhu S, Shirazi A, Gupta A, Liu R.

Published in: JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Jun 2;8(6):e2516762. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.16762. PMID: 40540268; PMCID: PMC12181790.

PubMed Abstract

Accuracy of medical student measurement of right ventricular strain on computed tomography for pulmonary embolism

Authors: Durant EJ, Fetterolf SM, Engelhart DC, Farshidpour LS, Shan J, Hung YY, Chang JC, Roudsari BS, Vinson DR.

Published in: J Med Educ Curric Dev. 2023 Nov 13;10:23821205231213218. doi: 10.1177/23821205231213218. PMID: 38025019; PMCID: PMC10644733.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Endoscopist adherence to post-polypectomy surveillance interval recommendations following removal of 1-4 non-advanced adenomas”, published in Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Endoscopist adherence to post-polypectomy surveillance interval recommendations following removal of 1-4 non-advanced adenomas

Authors: Hendel JM, Jensen CD, Merchant SA, Xie W, Koripella PC, Shah S, Levin TR, Corley DA, Lee JK.

Published in: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026 Sep 15:S1542-3565(26)00680-4. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2026.08.036. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42744069.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Comparative analysis of biopsy techniques for cervical lymphoma: A retrospective cohort review”, published in Perm J, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Comparative analysis of biopsy techniques for cervical lymphoma: A retrospective cohort review

Authors: Hoerter JE, Lynch AD, Folck BF, Anderson M, Kshirsagar RS, Gilde J, Baer D, Lo JC, Wang KH.

Published in: Perm J. 2025 Mar 14;29(1):108-113. doi: 10.7812/TPP/24.096. Epub 2025 Feb 5. PMID: 39905864; PMCID: PMC11907659.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Evaluating lung cancer screening disparities in an integrated healthcare system: Barriers and opportunities”, published in Front Oncol, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Evaluating lung cancer screening disparities in an integrated healthcare system: Barriers and opportunities

Authors: Javier C, Jiang SF, Philippe J, Arana I, Velotta J.

Published in: Front Oncol. 2025 Aug 22;15:1601458. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1601458. PMID: 40919136; PMCID: PMC12411495.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Revisiting the association of ECOG performance status with clinical outcomes in diverse patients with cancer”, published in J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Revisiting the association of ECOG performance status with clinical outcomes in diverse patients with cancer

Authors: Kumar D, Neeman E, Zhu S, Sun H, Kotak D, Liu R.

Published in: J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2024 Apr 23;22(2D):e237111. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2023.7111. PMID: 38653321.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Timing of direct oral anticoagulant resumption after outpatient colonoscopy and risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and thromboembolic events”, published in Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Timing of direct oral anticoagulant resumption after outpatient colonoscopy and risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and thromboembolic events

Authors: Leung LJ, Merchant SA, Thomas P, Jensen CD, Koripella P, Bal A, Oh A, Leung M, Lee JK.

Published in: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026 Mar 24:S1542-3565(26)00181-3. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2026.03.005. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41887551.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Risk of gastric and small intestinal cancer in patients with Lynch syndrome: Data from a large, community-based U.S. population”, published in Population. Clin Transl Gastroenterol, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Risk of gastric and small intestinal cancer in patients with Lynch syndrome: Data from a large, community-based U.S. population

Authors: Lin CF, Carwana HE, Jiang SF, Li D.

Published in: Population. Clin Transl Gastroenterol. 2024 Sep 1;15(9):e1. doi: 10.14309/ctg.0000000000000739. PMID: 39320958.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Assessing glycosylated hemoglobin thresholds for development of cardiovascular disease by racial and ethnic groups”, published in J Am Heart Assoc, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Assessing glycosylated hemoglobin thresholds for development of cardiovascular disease by racial and ethnic groups”, published in J Am Heart Assoc, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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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Research summary for “US adolescents of Asian ethnicity have higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome”, published in Horm Res Paediatr, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

US adolescents of Asian ethnicity have higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome

Authors: Naidu AS, Lo JC, Darbinian JA, Greenspan LC.

Published in: Horm Res Paediatr. 2026 Apr 29:1-5. doi: 10.1159/000552156. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42054261.

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Research summary for “Evaluating the role of palliative care in emergency department opioid use among advanced cancer patients”, published in Support Care Cancer, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Evaluating the role of palliative care in emergency department opioid use among advanced cancer patients

Authors: Nortey J, Zhu S, Lynch A, Whitehead H, Liu R.

Published in: Support Care Cancer. 2025 Jul 19;33(8):706. doi: 10.1007/s00520-025-09711-3. PMID: 40684033.

PubMed Abstract

Prevalence of albuminuria among adults with diabetes and preserved estimated glomerular filtration rate by race and ethnicity

Authors: Nwosu UA, Darbinian JA, Chen KK, Zeng B, Arzumanyan H, Lo JC, Zheng S.

Published in: Diabetes Care. 2023 Mar 1;46(3):e78-e80. doi: 10.2337/dc22-1871. PMID: 36740980.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Trends in gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and infections across the COVID-19 pandemic in adolescents and young adults in an integrated health system”, published in J Adolesc Health, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Trends in gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and infections across the COVID-19 pandemic in adolescents and young adults in an integrated health system

Authors: Pelliccione A, Modaressi S, Fireman B, Layefsky E, Klein NP, Luu MN, Zerbo O.

Published in: J Adolesc Health. 2024 Aug 15:S1054-139X(24)00314-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2024.06.029. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39152973.

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Research summary for “Factors associated with severe food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome”, published in J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Factors associated with severe food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome

Authors: Phan CB, Hung YY, Hoffman BC.

Published in: J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2024 Jun 12:S2213-2198(24)00627-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2024.06.005. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38871027.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Lung cancer screening disparities in Asian American subgroups in a large integrated health system”, published in Am Surg, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Lung cancer screening disparities in Asian American subgroups in a large integrated health system

Authors: Tivakaran S, Raghu J, Leung J, Tong KS, Panyanouvong N, Javier C, Jiang SF, Uy LA, Jamal A, Srinivasan M, Rajeshuni N, Kim G, Huang R, Palaniappan L, Velotta J.

Published in: Am Surg. 2025 Jun 24:31348251353073. doi: 10.1177/00031348251353073. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40551614.

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Research summary for “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic shelter in place on glycemic control, blood pressure control, and body mass index among diabetic patients at Kaiser Permanente Northern California: A retrospective cohort study”, published in BMC Public Health, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic shelter in place on glycemic control, blood pressure control, and body mass index among diabetic patients at Kaiser Permanente Northern California: A retrospective cohort study

Authors: Yamamoto K, Merchant M, Bommireddi A, Vu J, Pursnani SK.

Published in: BMC Public Health. 2025 Feb 28;25(1):816. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-21916-z. PMID: 40022046; PMCID: PMC11869442.

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Research summary for “Influence of sex and race or ethnicity on major adverse cardiovascular outcomes following coronary artery bypass surgery in a large integrated healthcare system”, published in J Am Heart Assoc, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Influence of sex and race or ethnicity on major adverse cardiovascular outcomes following coronary artery bypass surgery in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Yang J, Stram D, Doan J, Fairman A, Merchant M, Triplett C, Sheikh A, Ha R, Pursnani S.

Published in: J Am Heart Assoc. 2025 Oct 7;14(19):e042071. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.125.042071. Epub 2025 Sep 19. PMID: 40970524.

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Research summary for “The prevalence of autoimmune hepatitis is rising: Estimates and trends from a large, multi-ethnic cohort in the United States”, published in Hepatol Commun, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

The prevalence of autoimmune hepatitis is rising: Estimates and trends from a large, multi-ethnic cohort in the United States

Authors: Yao J, Jiang SF, Kapoor C, Balasubramanian S, Ramalingam N, Saxena V, Radhakrishnan K.

Published in: Hepatol Commun. 2025 Oct 7;9(11):e0824. doi: 10.1097/HC9.0000000000000824. PMID: 41056496; PMCID: PMC12506987.

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Research summary for “Understanding COPD patients' perspectives on utilizing strategies to limit their exposure to wildfire smoke”, published in Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Understanding COPD patients’ perspectives on utilizing strategies to limit their exposure to wildfire smoke

Authors: Yao J, Lydon CM, Pak N, Daly KA, Meyer M, Hansel N, Dransfield MT, Alexeeff S, Altshuler A, Myers LC.

Published in: Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2026 May 27;13(3):206-215. doi: 10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0682. PMID: 41911576; PMCID: PMC13382955.

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Research summary for “Insulin use among Asian and Pacific Islander adults with diabetes receiving pharmacotherapy”, published in J Immigr Minor Health, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Insulin use among Asian and Pacific Islander adults with diabetes receiving pharmacotherapy

Authors: Yin C, Darbinian J, Gopolan A, Sharma M, Lo J, Arzumanyan H.

Published in: J Immigr Minor Health. 2026 Jun 25. doi: 10.1007/s10903-026-01936-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42348080.

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Research summary for “Incident albuminuria and ethnicity among adults with diabetes in an integrated health care system in the United States”, published in Kidney Med, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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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Research summary for “Hypertensive blood pressure in adolescent females with polycystic ovary syndrome: Adolescent PCOS and hypertensive blood pressure”, published in Am J Prev Med, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Hypertensive blood pressure in adolescent females with polycystic ovary syndrome: Adolescent PCOS and hypertensive blood pressure

Authors: Zhang S, Darbinian JA, Greenspan LC, Naderi S, Ramalingam ND, Lo JC.

Published in: Am J Prev Med. 2024 Oct 15:S0749-3797(24)00346-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2024.10.009. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39419235.

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Conference Presentations

Incidence, medical therapy, and outcomes in heart failure with improved ejection fraction across guideline definitions

Authors: Agharahmanian A, Min KH, Go AS, Parikh RV, Ambrosy AP, Tan TC, Svetlichnaya J, Solomon SD, Inciardi RM, Vaduganathan M, Sandhu AT, Ku IA, Bhatt AS.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 20, 2026.

Analysis of patient-physician portal secure message content and the associated cost savings in oncology practice

Authors: Anderson B, Lyon L, Liu R, Lee M, Kumar D, Neeman E, Duffens A, Kotak D, Sun H.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, June 2, 2023.

Analysis of patient-physician portal secure message content and the associated cost savings in oncology practice

Authors: Anderson B, Lyon L, Liu R, Lee M, Kumar D, Neeman E, Duffens A, Kotak D, Sun H.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 17, 2023.

Presently: Evaluating the feasibility of a peer-support group for patients with cancer

Authors: Anderson B, Philip E, Egorova O, Hadaegh S, Zhang V, Zhu S, Auranicky J, Cangin M, Gayhart S, Liu R.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Unveiling the hidden burden: Prevalence and disparities of cancer diagnosed in emergency and hospital settings

Authors: Anderson B, Zhang V, Zhu S, Tamima S, Vinson D, Liu R.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Unveiling the hidden burden: Prevalence and disparities of cancer diagnosed in emergency and hospital settings

Authors: Anderson B, Zhang V, Zhu S, Tamima S, Vinson DR, Liu R.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Care Symposium, October 10-11, 2025.

Food allergy outcomes in patients on dupilumab

Authors: Bhatnagar S, Brown M, Hoffman B.

Presented at: American Acadamy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Meeting, February 28, 2026.

Food allergy outcomes in patients on biologics for other conditions

Authors: Bhatnagar S, Brown M, Hoffman B.

Presented at: American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting, November 6-10, 2025.

Regional variation in systemic reactions to subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) for environmental allergies at Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Authors: Bhatnagar S, Khurans P, Obrutu O, Stephen E.

Presented at: Western Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Session, February 1-5, 2026.

Long-term outcomes following resection of large and complex colorectal polyps introduction

Authors: Billett N, Zhu S, Lee J.

Presented at: American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course, October 24-29, 2025.

Long-term outcomes following resection of large and complex colorectal polyps

Authors: Billett N, Zhu S, Zhang V, Su K, Zhong S, Lee J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 20, 2026.

Variation in prevalence, treatment, and outcomes in heart failure with improved ejection fraction by race and ethnicity

Authors: Chang A, Lee K, Parikh R, Ambrosy A, Tan T, Hamilton S, Porras M, Vardeny O, Ku I, Vasti E, Sandhu A, Go A, Adatya S, Bhatt A.

Presented at: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 16-18, 2024.

Creatine kinase elevation and risk of acute kidney injury in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

Authors: Dahabreh D, Hung YY, Nemazie S, Mehr A, Ramalingam N, Klingman J, Khorasani S, Kafale J, Sabouri A.

Presented at: Global Conference on Myositis, March 23-26, 2026.

Racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of alopecia areata in contemporary pediatric practice

Authors: Dani A, Lo J, Darbinian J, Ramalingam N, Mirmirani P.

Presented at: Skin of Color Update Conference, September 13-15, 2024.

Racial and ethnic differences in prevalence of alopecia areata in contemporary pediatric practice

Authors: Dani AA, Lo JC, Darbinian JA, Ramalingam ND, Mirmirani P.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

No-change from baseline bicarbonate protects against pressors in high-lactate, normotensive sepsis

Authors: Deng A, Wang T, Ramalingam N, Seigel T, Villar J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

No-change from baseline bicarbonate protects against pressors in high-lactate, normotensive sepsis

Authors: Deng A, Wang T, Ramalingam N, Seigel T, Villar J.

Presented at: Society of Critical Care Medicine Critical Care Congress, March 22-26, 2026.

Influence of sex and race/ethnicity on major adverse cardiovascular outcomes following coronary artery bypass surgery in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Doan J, Fairman A, Stram D, Sheikh A, Ha R, Pursnani S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Cardiovascular Research Symposium, May 3, 2024.

Influence of sex and race/ethnicity on major adverse cardiovascular outcomes following coronary artery bypass surgery in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Doan J, Pruzansky A, Stram D, Sheikh A, Ha R, Pursnani S.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, April 6, 2024.

Palliative care impact on time toxicity among patients with advanced lung cancer at the end of life

Authors: Duffens A, Zhu S, Lyyon L, Shirazi A, Lynch A, Gupta A, Liu R.

Presented at: World Conference on Lung Cancer, September 7-10, 2024.

Time toxicity faced by patients with advanced cancer across primary cancer sites

Authors: Duffens A, Zhu S, Shirazi A, Liu R.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Review of novel EHR checklist efficacy for minimizing hospital-acquired debility

Authors: Fink E, Naveed M, Patel V.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Preliminary implementation of resident-focused project aimed at reducing hospital-acquired debility

Authors: Fink E, Surmava AM, Patel V.

Presented at: Society of Hospital Medicine Conference, April 12-15, 2024.

Adherence to the 2020 post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines after removal of 1-4 non-advanced adenomas

Authors: Hendel JM, Xie W, Merchant SA, Jensen CD, Lee JK.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2-5, 2026.

Disparities in lung cancer screening within an integrated healthcare system

Authors: Javier C, Velotta J.

Presented at: American Thoracic Society International Conference, May 17-22, 2024.

De-liver-ing the update on autoimmune hepatitis hospitalizations: Predictors and outcomes of hospitalization in a large, multi-ethnic and contemporary population in Northern California

Authors: Kapoor C, Jiang SF, Ramalingam N, Balasubramaniam S, Radhakrishnan K.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 4, 2025.

Clinical characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes among autoimmune hepatitis patients with later hospitalizations

Authors: Kapoor C, Jiang SF, Ramalingam N, Balasubramnian S, Radhakrishnan K.

Presented at: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Liver Meeting, November 7-11, 2025.

Clinical characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes among autoimmune hepatitis patients with late hospitalizations

Authors: Kapoor C, Jiang SF, Ramalingam ND, Balasubramaniam S, Radhakrishnan K.

Presented at: Northern California Society for Clinical Gastroenterology Annual GI Symposium, May 15-17, 2026.

Trends in the prevalence of diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease among Asian subgroups in a large Northern California population

Authors: Kapoor C, Wei J, Ramalingam N, Hassid B.

Presented at: American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, October 27, 2024.

Trends in the prevalence of diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease among Asian subgroups in a large Northern California population

Authors: Kapoor C, Wei J, Ramalingam N, Hassid B.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

Race/ethnicity differences in coronary artery calcium burden: Insights from a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Kim B, Bauer M, Stram DA, Rana JS, Pursnani SK.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, March 28-30, 2026.

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: Digestive Disease Week, May 18-21, 2024.

Long-term risk of colorectal cancer after removal of 3-4 non-advanced adenomas compared to advanced adenomas and 1-2 non-advanced adenomas

Authors: Lee J, Hendel J, Merchant S, Jensen C, Nugent J, Levin T, Udaltsova N, Badalov J, Corley D.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 5, 2025.

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: Digestive Disease Week, May 18-21, 2024.

Comparative analysis of clinical outcomes in hepatitis B/Delta virus co-infection vs hepatitis B mono-infection in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Li X, Tucker LY, Chai K, Seo S, Mukhtar N, Chee G, Kwong K, Balasubramanian S, MacDonald B, Schmittdiel J.

Presented at: American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, October 28, 2024.

Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in heart failure with improved ejection fraction by sex

Authors: Liang Y, Lee K, Parikh R, Ambrosy A, Tan T, Hamilton S, Pabon M, Vardeny O, Naderi S, Ku I, Vasti E, Sandhu A, Go A, Adatya S, Bhatt A.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in heart failure with improved ejection fraction by sex

Authors: Liang Y, Lee K, Parikh R, Ambrosy A, Tan T, Hamilton S, Porras M, Vardeny O, Naderi S, Ku I, Vast E, Sandhu A, Go A, Adatya S, Bhatt A.

Presented at: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 16-18, 2024.

Immunosuppressive therapy (IST)-related adverse events in patients with glomerular disorders (GD)

Authors: Lim A, Yao M, Shirazi A, Roybal BO, Lapasia J.

Presented at: American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week, October 25, 2024.

End-of-life outcomes of advanced cancer patients enrolled in palliative care

Authors: Lynch A, Lyon L, Liu R, Ramalingam N, Whitehead H, Chang M.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, June 2, 2023.

End-of-life outcomes of advanced cancer patients enrolled in palliative care

Authors: Lynch A, Lyon L, Liu R, Ramalingam N, Whitehead H, Chang M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

End-of-life outcomes of advanced cancer patients enrolled in palliative care

Authors: Lynch A, Lyon L, Liu R, Ramalingam N, Whitehead H, Chang M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 17, 2023.

Fluid resuscitation in severe sepsis: A retrospective study of Kaiser Permanente Northern California cohort

Authors: Macko C, Seigel T, Morehouse J, Tucker LY, Liu V.

Presented at: American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting, October 6-9, 2024.

The limits of anti-mitochondrial antibodies as a diagnostic tool for primary biliary cholangitis: A thirteen-year experience in a large healthcare system

Authors: Majumdar A, Jain A, Leung M, Ramalingam N, Balasubramanian S, Wi S, Browne LW, Radhakrishnan K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

The limits of anti-mitochondrial antibodies as a diagnostic tool for primary biliary cholangitis: A thirteen-year experience in a large healthcare system

Authors: Majumdar A, Jain A, Leung M, Ramalingam N, Balasubramanian S, Wi S, Browne LW, Radhakrishnan K.

Presented at: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Liver Meeting, November 7-11, 2025.

When targeted therapy targets the heart: Osimertinib-related cardiotoxicity in EGFR mutated non-small cell lung cancer

Authors: Martinez F, Liu R, Zhu S, Sakoda L, Goh C, Ropko V, Sarovar V, Suga M.

Presented at: World Conference on Lung Cancer, September 8, 2024.

Racial/ethnic prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease in a community-based integrated healthcare system in Northern California

Authors: Mulanax C, Naveed M, Velayos F.

Presented at: American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course, October 24-29, 2025.

Does adherence to MRCP and CA 19-9 surveillance detect cholangiocarcinoma earlier in PSC?

Authors: Muprhy R, Siavoshi M, Ramalingam N, Hassid B.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 4, 2026.

Predictors and diagnostic delays of autoimmune hepatitis presenting with cirrhosis: A retrospective cohort study

Authors: Murphy R, Jiang SF, Balasubramanian S, Ramalingam N, Radhakrishnan K.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2, 2026.

Fibrosis at first glance: Clinical characteristics and outcomes of adults with autoimmune hepatitis with and without cirrhosis at diagnosis in a diverse U.S. cohort

Authors: Murphy R, Jiang SF, Balasubramnian S, Ramalingam N, Radhakrishnan K.

Presented at: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Liver Meeting, November 7-11, 2025.

Epidemiology and outcomes of primary sclerosing cholangitis in an integrated healthcare system

Authors: Murphy R, Siavoshi M, Ramalingam N, Hassid B.

Presented at: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Liver Meeting, November 7-11, 2025.

Epidemiology and outcomes of primary sclerosing cholangitis in an integrated healthcare system

Authors: Murphy R, Siavoshi M, Ramalingam N, Saxena V, Hassid B.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

Variation in hypertensive blood pressure and association with body mass index in a disaggregated population of Asian and Pacific Islander adolescents

Authors: Njuguna V, Zhang S, Darbinian J, Ramalingam N, Naderi S, Shin E, Lo J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

Variation in hypertensive blood pressure and association with body mass index in a disaggregated population of Asian and Pacific Islander adolescents

Authors: Njuguna V, Zhang S, Darbinian J, Ramalingam N, Naderi S, Shin E, Lo JC.

Presented at: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 16-18, 2024.

Variation in hypertensive blood pressure among Asian and Pacific Islander adolescents

Authors: Njuguna VJ, Zhang S, Darbinian J, Ramalingam N, Naderi S, Shin E, Lo JC.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Cardiovascular Research Symposium, May 9, 2025.

Valvular heart disease during pregnancy: Outcomes from a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Palakodeti S, Triplett C, Stram D, Stephenson M, Pursnani S.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2025, March 29, 2025.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and infections in adolescents and young adults in an integrated health system 2016-2022

Authors: Pelliccione A, Modaressi S, Fireman B, Layefsky E, Klein NP, Luu M, Zerbo O.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Incidence and severity of FPIES based on food type in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Phan C, Hoffman B, Hung YY.

Presented at: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Conference, February 1, 2023.

Incidence and severity of FPIES based on food type in a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Phan CB, Hung YY, Hoffman B.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 17, 2023.

Cholesterol and statin use trends in a CABG population: Insights from a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Pruzansky A, Doan J, Stram D, Sheikh A, Ha R, Pursnani S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Cardiovascular Research Symposium, 5/3/2024

Sociodemographic and clinical predictors of diagnosis of lung cancer in the emergency department in a large, integrated health system

Authors: Ragavan M, Somers M, Reed M, Dang A, Yang M, Huang T, Vinson D, Sakoda L, Triplett C, Liu R.

Presented at: World Conference on Lung Cancer, September 7-10, 2024.

Dementia incidence in older adults hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome: A multicenter study from a large integrated healthcare delivery system

Authors: Sabouri A, Dahabreh D, Hung YY, Ramalingam N, Lo J, Klingman J, Kafaie J, Mehr AP, Memazie S.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, March 28-30, 2026.

Dementia incidence in older adults hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome: A multicenter study from a large integrated healthcare delivery system

Authors: Sabouri A, Dahabreh D, Hung YY, Ramalingam N, Lo J, Klingman J, Kafaie J, Mehr AP, Memazie S.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, March 28-30, 2026.

BMI and mortality in severe sepsis: A retrospective study at Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Authors: Shieh C, Macko C, Tucker LY, Morehouse J, Seigel T.

Presented at: Society of Critical Care Medicine Critical Care Congress, March 22-26, 2026.

Racial/ethnic and sex disparities in LDL-c testing frequency post coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): Insights from a large integrated, diverse healthcare system

Authors: Shieh C, Macko C, Tucker LY, Morehouse J, Seigel T.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, March 28-30, 2026.

Revascularization and cognitive decline: A propensity-matched comparison of CABG versus PCI in multivessel coronary artery disease

Authors: Shin E, Ramalingam N, Alabaster A, Shah A.

Presented at: European Society of Cardiology Congress, August 29-September 1, 2025.

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: American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Summit, February 1-3, 2024.

Comparative analysis of lung cancer screening eligibility applying five different criteria on age and smoking history

Authors: Song J, Liu R, Zhong S, Zhu S, Sakoda L.

Presented at: International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer World Conference on Lung Cancer, September 12-15, 2026.

Pylori treatment association with autoimmune diseases

Authors: Song J, Merchant S, Lin J, Lee J, Li D.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2-5, 2026.

The incidence of esophageal food impactions and risk factors for recurrence in a large, community-based healthcare system in Northern California

Authors: Song J, Naveed M, Stram DA, Lam A.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2-5, 2026.

Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in heart failure with improved ejection fraction by chronological age

Authors: Srikanth K, Ambrosy A, Parikh R, Ku I, Bhatt A.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Hemodynamic and clinical outcomes after stenting low-gradient coarctation of the aorta

Authors: Srikanth K, Fink D, Meadows A, Meadows J, Gilmartin J.

Presented at: International Symposium on Adult Congenital Heart Disease, June 5-7, 2025.

Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in heart failure with improved ejection fraction by chronological age

Authors: Srikanth K, Lee K, Parikh R, Ambrosy A, Tan T, Hamilton S, Vardeny O, Krishnaswami A, Ku I, Vasti E, Sandhu A, Go A, Adatya S, Bhatt A.

Presented at: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 16-18, 2024.

Beyond the diagnosis: Mental health trends among patients with cancer, a retrospective cohort study

Authors: Tamima S, Anderson B, Zhong S, Zhu S, Zhang V, Erickson-Ridout K, Liu R.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Care Symposium, October 10-11, 2025.

Risk of desmoid tumors by APC location and surgical history in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis in a large U.S. population

Authors: Thomas P, Carwana H, Jiang SF, Song J, Li D.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 2, 2026.

Racial/ethnic and sex disparities in lipid lowering management post coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): Insights from a large integrated, diverse healthcare system

Authors: Yang JY, Stram D, Sheikh A, Ha R, Pursnani S.

Presented at: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, March 29-31, 2025.

Temporal trends in attainment of LDL-c goals post coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): Data from a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Yang JY, Stram D, Sheikh AY, Ha R, Pursnani S.

Presented at: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 16-18, 2024.

Impact of diagnostic workup location on time to treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer seen in the emergency department

Authors: Yang M, Somers M, Dang A, Huang T, Triplett C, Reed M, Sakoda L, Vinson D, Liu R, Ragavan M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Impact of diagnostic workup location on time to treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer seen in the emergency department

Authors: Yang M, Somers M, Dang A, Huang T, Triplett C, Reed M, Sakoda L, Vinson D, Liu R, Ragavan M.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, June 1, 2025.

De-liver-ing the update on autoimmune hepatitis: Recent trends in the prevalence of confirmed autoimmune hepatitis in a large Northern California population

Authors: Yao J, Jiang SF, Ramalingam N, Radhakrishna K.

Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, May 7, 2023.

De-liver-ing the update on autoimmune hepatitis: Recent trends in the prevalence of confirmed autoimmune hepatitis in a large Northern California population

Authors: Yao J, Jiang SF, Ramalingam N, Radhakrishna K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Understanding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients’ perspectives on utilizing strategies to limit their exposure to wildfire smoke

Authors: Yao J, Lydon CM, Pak N, Daly KA, Meyer M, Hansel N, Dransfield MT, Alexeeff S, Altshuler A, Meyers LC.

Presented at: American Thoracic Society Meeting, May 15-20, 2026.

Higher risk of progression to albuminuria in Asian and Pacific Islander adults with diabetes

Authors: Zeng B, Darbinian J, Chen K, Lo J, Arzumanyan H, Zheng S.

Presented at: American Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings, April 12, 2023.

Higher risk of progression to albuminuria in Asian and Pacific Islander adults with diabetes

Authors: Zeng B, Darbinian J, Chen K, Lo J, Arzumanyan H, Zheng S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

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Nephrology

Publications

Research summary for “Acute kidney injury in hospitalized patients with exertional rhabdomyolysis”, published in JAMA Netw Open, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Anticoagulant use and frequency of vascular access thrombosis: A retrospective cohort study”, published in Perm J, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Anticoagulant use and frequency of vascular access thrombosis: A retrospective cohort study

Authors: Shaheed T, Stram D, Shirazi A, Iwasaki S, Davila C, Zheng S.

Published in: Perm J. 2026 Jul 17:1-13. doi: 10.7812/TPP/25.213. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42464610.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Comparison of apixaban with warfarin in dialysis patients in an integrated health care system”, published in Perm J, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Comparison of apixaban with warfarin in dialysis patients in an integrated health care system

Authors: Shaheed T, Stram D, Shirazi A, Iwasaki S, Davila C, Zheng S.

Published in: Perm J. 2025 Sep 15;29(3):64-72. doi: 10.7812/TPP/25.043. Epub 2025 Jul 22. PMID: 40692319; PMCID: PMC12485249.

PubMed Abstract

Conference Presentations

Frequency of CKD patient referrals to nephrology clinics using Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) at Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC)

Authors: Contreras J, Jain A, Mehr AP, Shirazi A, Lapasia J.

Presented at: National Kidney Foundation Clinical Meeting, April 10, 2025.

Navigating hemodialysis vascular access surgery in diabetes: The impact of glycemic control on arteriovenous fistula and graft complications

Authors: Huang J, Pak J, Cohn B, Alexander J, Pak A, Zheng S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

Navigating hemodialysis vascular access surgery in diabetes: The impact of glycemic control on arteriovenous fistula and graft complications

Authors: Huang J, Pak J, Cohn B, Alexander J, Zheng S.

Presented at: National Kidney Foundation Clinical Meeting, April 9, 2025.

Elevated serum CK alone is insufficient as an indicator of AKI in patients with exertional rhabdomyolysis

Authors: Sabouri AH, Yurgionas B, Khorasani S, Durant E, Kafaie J, Hung YY, Klingman J, Nemazie S.

Presented at: American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, April 7, 2025.

Effect of anticoagulation on dialysis access: A retrospective study

Authors: Shaheed T, Stram D, Shirazi A, Iwasaki S, Davila C, Zheng S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

CODEX study: Comparison of declined anticoagulation, Apixaban, and Warfarin in an ESKD cohort

Authors: Shaheed T, Stram D, Shirazi A, Iwasaki S, Davila C, Zheng S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 17, 2024.

Comparison of effect of direct oral anticoagulation factor Xa inhibitor and vitamin K antagonist with no anticoagulation in dialysis dependent patients

Authors: Shaheed T, Stram D, Shirazi A, Iwasaki S, Davila C, Zheng S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 25, 2024.

Temporal trend of direct oral anticoagulant vs vitamin K antagonist usage in dialysis patients

Authors: Shaheed T, Stram D, Shirazi A, Iwasaki S, Zheng S.

Presented at: American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week, November 2, 2023.

Anticoagulation in dialysis vascular access

Authors: Shaheed T; Stram D; Shirazi A; Iwasaki S; Davila C; Zheng S

Presented at: American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week, October 24-27, 2024.

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Neurology

Publications

Research summary for “Mild traumatic brain injuries and risk for affective and behavioral disorders”, published in Pediatrics, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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

Vulvar cancer survival by primary treatment modality: A retrospective cohort study

Authors: Bruce KH, Alabaster A, Tran AM.

Published in: Gynecol Oncol. 2023 Sep;176:173-178. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.07.013. Epub 2023 Aug 8. PMID: 37562168.

PubMed Abstract

Adolescent long-acting reversible contraceptive use, same-day insertions, and pregnancies following a quality initiative

Authors: Bruce KH, Merchant MA, Kaskowitz AP, Mickelsen RS, Lau JS.

Published in: J Adolesc Health. 2023 Nov;73(5):946-952. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.06.001. Epub 2023 Jul 10. PMID: 37436353.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Incidence and risk factors for intrauterine synechiae in women with previous dilation and curettage”, published in Obstet Gynecol, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Incidence and risk factors for intrauterine synechiae in women with previous dilation and curettage

Authors: Chen S, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Triplett C, Joshi N.

Published in: Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Mar 1;147(3):366-373. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006158. Epub 2026 Jan 8. PMID: 41505760.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Fertility desires and outcomes in patients with selected hereditary cancer syndromes”, published in Gynecol Oncol Rep, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Fertility desires and outcomes in patients with selected hereditary cancer syndromes

Authors: Connelly EA, Lowry CM, Camara C, Wei J, Garcia C.

Published in: Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2026 Apr 27;65:102094. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2026.102094. PMID: 42088553; PMCID: PMC13136996.

PubMed Abstract

Associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and prenatal mental health and substance use

Authors: Foti TR, Watson C, Adams SR, Rios N, Staunton M, Wei J, Sterling SA, Ridout KK, Young-Wolff KC.

Published in: Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jul 4;20(13):6289. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20136289. PMID: 37444136; PMCID: PMC10341286.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Fertility-sparing management and outcomes in patients with cervical cancer in a large population-based health care system”, published in Gynecologic Oncology, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Fertility-sparing management and outcomes in patients with cervical cancer in a large population-based health care system

Authors: Gbordzoe L, Camara C, Connelly E, Lowry C, Wei J, Garcia C.

Published in: Gynecologic Oncology. 2025 Sep 1;200:S14-5.

PubMed Abstract

Prevalence of abortions prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic in a large healthcare system

Authors: Greiner KS, Merchant M, Sackeim MG.

Published in: J Midwifery Womens Health. 2023 Nov-Dec;68(6):759-763. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13553. Epub 2023 Jul 26. PMID: 37496377.

PubMed Abstract

Fetal heart rate patterns and the incidence of adverse events after oral misoprostol administration for cervical ripening among low-risk pregnancies

Authors: Kandahari N, Tucker LS, Schneider AN, Raine-Bennett TR, Mohta VJ.

Published in: J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2023 Dec;36(1):2199344. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2023.2199344. PMID: 37031970.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “The effect of an oxytocin decision support checklist on oxytocin use and maternal and neonatal outcomes: A retrospective cohort study”, published in American Journal of Perinatology, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Incidentally identified basal plate myometrial fibers and hemorrhage risk in the subsequent pregnancy”, published in Reproductive Medicine, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Incidentally identified basal plate myometrial fibers and hemorrhage risk in the subsequent pregnancy

Authors: Le GT, Schauer G, Hung Y-Y, Li Y, Ritterman Weintraub M, Greenberg MB.

Published in: Reproductive Medicine. 2025; 6(2):10. https://doi.org/10.3390/reprodmed6020010

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Incidentally identified basal plate myometrial fibers and hemorrhage risk in the subsequent pregnancy”, published in Reproductive Medicine, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Incidentally identified basal plate myometrial fibers and hemorrhage risk in the subsequent pregnancy

Authors: Le GT, Schauer G, Hung Y-Y, Li Y, Ritterman Weintraub M, Greenberg MB.

Published in: Reproductive Medicine. 2025; 6(2):10. https://doi.org/10.3390/reprodmed6020010.

PubMed Abstract

Neighborhood disadvantage, race and ethnicity, and postpartum depression

Authors: Onyewuenyi TL, Peterman K, Zaritsky E, Ritterman Weintraub ML, Pettway BL, Quesenberry CP, Nance N, Surmava AM, Avalos LA.

Published in: JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Nov 1;6(11):e2342398. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.42398. PMID: 37955900; PMCID: PMC10644210.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonates surviving fetomaternal hemorrhage compared with a matched unexposed group in a large integrated health care system”, published in Am J Perinatol, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonates surviving fetomaternal hemorrhage compared with a matched unexposed group in a large integrated health care system

Authors: Pettway BL, Boller MJ, Hung YY, Onyewuenyi TL, Ritterman Weintraub M, Kuzniewicz MW, O’Donnell B, Regenstein A.

Published in: Am J Perinatol. 2024 Nov 12. doi: 10.1055/a-2441-3761. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39532114.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Trends in transgender care: A decade of gender affirming hysterectomies and ovarian conservation”, published in O G Open, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Trends in transgender care: A decade of gender affirming hysterectomies and ovarian conservation

Authors: Radoc JG, Zhao Y, Tucker LY, Huynh A, Ritterman Weintraub ML, Zaritsky E.

Published in: O G Open. 2026 Jan 22;3(1):e145. doi: 10.1097/og9.0000000000000145. PMID: 41586256; PMCID: PMC12826187.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Racial and ethnic trends in cesarean delivery on maternal request”, published in J Racial Ethn Health Disparities, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Racial and ethnic trends in cesarean delivery on maternal request

Authors: Swain CA, Anderson MC, Shirazi A, Torrente S, Okwandu IC.

Published in: J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2026 Feb;13(1):340-348. doi: 10.1007/s40615-024-02249-w. Epub 2025 Jan 7. PMID: 39775743.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Health care utilization after immediate compared with delayed postpartum intrauterine device placement”, published in Obstet Gynecol, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Health care utilization after immediate compared with delayed postpartum intrauterine device placement

Authors: Swisher TM, Alabaster A, Howe MC.

Published in: Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Feb 1;145(2):e65-e73. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005807. Epub 2024 Dec 12. PMID: 39666977.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy at time of benign hysterectomy: A demographic analysis in an integrated healthcare system”, published in J Minim Invasive Gynecol, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy at time of benign hysterectomy: A demographic analysis in an integrated healthcare system

Authors: Torres-Rodriguez JM, Tucker LY, Guerra T, Weintraub MR, Brewer J, Zaritsky E.

Published in: J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2026 Sep 27:S1553-4650(26)00953-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2026.09.465. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42801952.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Increasing access to immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception on pregnancy and contraceptive outcomes in patients seeking permanent contraception postpartum”, published in Perm J, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Increasing access to immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception on pregnancy and contraceptive outcomes in patients seeking permanent contraception postpartum

Authors: Tsai R, Wade E, Tucker LY, Triplett C, Murphy K.

Published in: Perm J. 2025 Sep 23:1-7. doi: 10.7812/TPP/24.172. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40984746.

PubMed Abstract

Mode of detection of second breast cancers in patients undergoing surveillance after treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ

Authors: Waites BT, Lyon L, Kuehner G, Odele P, Habel LA, Liu R.

Published in: J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2023 Dec 28;22(1):e237082. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2023.7082. PMID: 38154251.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Evaluation of an embedded health psychologist intervention for obstetric patients with adverse childhood experiences”, published in Perm J, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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.

PubMed Abstract

Low gestational weight gain (+2.0 to 4.9 kg) for singleton term gestations is associated with favorable perinatal outcomes for all pre-pregnancy obesity classes

Authors: Wilkins EG, Sun B, Thomas AS, Alabaster A, Greenberg M, Sperling JD, Walton DL, Alves J, Gunderson EP.

Published in: AJOG Glob Rep. 2023 Jun 22;3(3):100246. doi: 10.1016/j.xagr.2023.100246. Erratum in: AJOG Glob Rep. 2023 Oct 17;3(4):100282. doi: 10.1016/j.xagr.2023.100282. PMID: 37645655; PMCID: PMC10461248.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Survival in HPV and non-HPV associated invasive cervical cancer: Outcomes in a large, integrated healthcare system”, published in Int J Gynecol Cancer, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Survival in HPV and non-HPV associated invasive cervical cancer: Outcomes in a large, integrated healthcare system

Authors: Williams G, Bindra A, Fink D, Weintraub MR, Garcia C.

Published in: Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2025 Sep 27. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.102683.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Racial disparities in endometriosis and pelvic pain treatment within an integrated health care delivery system”, published in Obstet Gynecol, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Racial disparities in endometriosis and pelvic pain treatment within an integrated health care delivery system

Authors: Zaritsky E, Tucker LY, Hen E, Childs A, Weintraub MR, Wicks C.

Published in: Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Dec 1;146(6):888-897. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006045. Epub 2025 Aug 21. PMID: 40839882.

PubMed Abstract

Conference Presentations

Uterine instrumentation after medication abortion in a large, integrated healthcare system

Authors: Ahlbach C, Siavoshi M, Zaritsky E, Weintraub MR, Simmons K, Goldsmith C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

Breast cancer screening for transgender and gender diverse patients with and without hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes

Authors: Archibald A, Naveed M, Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

Breast cancer screening for transgender and gender diverse patients with and without hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes

Authors: Archibald A, Naveed M, Weintraub MR, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on intimate partner violence disclosure among adult women within a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Banta K, Torres-Rodriguez J, Bindra A, Folck B, Tucker L-Y, Weintraub M, Vega S, Adler N.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

The hidden impact: How COVID-19 shaped intimate partner violence disclosure

Authors: Banta K, Torres-Rodriguez J, Bindra A, Folck B, Tucker L-Y, Weintraub MR, Vega S, Adler N.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Morphine therapeutic rest in prodromal labor among low-risk term women

Authors: Barnhart C, Tucker L-Y, Hen E, Palacios J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Morphine therapeutic rest in prodromal labor among low-risk term women

Authors: Barnhart C, Tucker L-Y, Hen E, Palacios J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Incidence of ectopic pregnancy among people seeking and not seeking abortion in a large integrated healthcare delivery system: A case-control study

Authors: Biggs A, Armstrong MA, Tucker LY, Kaller S, Rabbani J, Lee J, Chillemi G, Grossman D.

Presented at: Society of Family Planning, October 20, 2024.

The impact of first trimester ultrasound on gestational age at diagnosis of fetal anomalies

Authors: Boehler-Tatman M, Obrutu O, Fink D, Shirazi A, Yadava S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

The impact of first trimester ultrasound on gestational age at diagnosis of fetal anomalies

Authors: Boehler-Tatman M, Yadava S, Obrutu O, Fink D.

Presented at: Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention Annual Meeting, June 30, 2025.

The impact of first trimester ultrasound on gestational age at diagnosis of fetal anomalies

Authors: Boehler-Tatman M, Yadava S, Obrutu O, Fink D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Paratubal cysts, PCOS, and obesity in adolescence: A retrospective cohort study from a large integrated health system

Authors: Brookhart C, Boehler-Tatman M, Malekyan C, Tucker L-Y, Shirazi A, Cizek S, Woo V.

Presented at: North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Meeting, April 4, 2025.

Paratubal cysts, PCOS, and obesity in adolescence: A retrospective cohort study

Authors: Brookhart C, Malekyan C, Tucker LY, Shirazi A, Woo V.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 20, 2024.

Paratubal cysts, PCOS, and obesity in adolescence: A retrospective cohort study

Authors: Brookhart C, Tatman-Boehler M, Malekyan C, Tucker LY, Shirazi A, Woo V.

Presented at: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 17, 2025.

Use of multiple balloon catheters during cervical ripening is associated with increased cesarean delivery in nulliparous term patients

Authors: Calderon A, Wade E, Triplett C, Livingston J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

Use of multiple balloon catheters during cervical ripening is associated with increased cesarean delivery in nulliparous term patients

Authors: Calderon A, Wade E, Triplett C, Livingston J.

Presented at: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the District VIII & IX Annual Meeting, September 18-20, 2026.

Multiple balloon catheter use during cervical ripening is associated with increased cesarean delivery in nulliparous term patients

Authors: Calderon A, Wade E, Triplett C, Livingston J.

Presented at: Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecologic Society Meeting, September 23-26, 2026.

Incidence of intrauterine synechiae in women with a history of dilation and curettage

Authors: Chen S, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Triplett C, Purusothaman V, Joshi N.

Presented at: Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting, March 20-23, 2024.

Incidence of intrauterine synechiae in women with a history of dilation and curettage

Authors: Chen S, Yazd-Samiezade Z, Triplett C, Joshi N.

Presented at: San Francisco Gynecological Society Annual Meeting, May 13, 2025.

Incidence of intrauterine synechiae in women with a history of dilation and curettage

Authors: Chen S, Yazd-Samiezade Z, Triplett C, Joshi N.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Endometriosis and pelvic pain: Variations by race/ethnically in treatment

Authors: Childs A, Hen E, Tucker L-Y, Weintraub M, Wicks C, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Annual Meeting, June 6, 2023.

Black and non-Black women, variations in treatment for endometriosis and pelvic pain

Authors: Childs A, Zaritsky E, Wicks CV, Tucker LY, Hen E, Weintraub MR.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Black and non-Black women, variations in treatment for endometriosis and pelvic pain

Authors: Childs A, Zaritsky E, Wicks CV, Tucker LY, Hen E, Weintraub MR.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Subsequent pregnancy incidence and outcomes among a Kaiser Permanente Northern California cohort of women with peripartum cardiomyopathy

Authors: Choo M, Pruzansky A, Xu RH, Joshi N, Gunderson E, Pursnani S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Impact of COVID-19 on the utilization of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)

Authors: Claypoole LD, Siavoshi M, Triplett C, Murphy K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

Fertility outcomes in women with hereditary cancer syndromes

Authors: Connelly E, Lowry C, Wei J, Garcia C.

Presented at: Western Association of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, June 14, 2023.

Fertility desires and outcomes in patients with hereditary cancer syndromes

Authors: Connelly E, Lowry C, Wei J, Garcia C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Cerclage outcomes: Cervical shortening in singleton pregnancy without a history of spontaneous preterm delivery

Authors: Couret M, Wade E, Tucker LY, O’Malley K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Menstrual suppression and management in adolescents on anticoagulation

Authors: Dillard V, Fink D, Vallerie M, Huynh A, Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Meeting, April 3, 2025.

Prenatal anemia: Examining trends and racial disparities within a large integrated healthcare system before and after standardized clinical interventions

Authors: Fink D, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Barres L, Shirazi A.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk in patients with an elevated body mass index (BMI) using combined hormonal contraception

Authors: Ford J, Naveed M, Wei J, Gritten R, Weintraub M, Torres-Rodriguez J, Goldsmith C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

Fertility-sparing management and outcomes in patients with cervical cancer in a large population-based health care system

Authors: Gbordzoe L, Camara C, Wei J, Lowry C, Connelly E, Garcia C.

Presented at: Society of Gynecologic Oncology Winter Meeting, January 31, 2025.

Pregnancy outcomes after antenatal diagnosis of vasa previa

Authors: Gonzalez L, Weymer M, Fink D, Triplett C, Lin C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

Salpingo-oophorectomy at time of benign hysterectomy: A demographic analysis in an integrated healthcare system

Authors: Guerra T, Tucker L-Y, Torres-Rodriguez J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Salpingo-oophorectomy rates at time of benign hysterectomy in premenopausal women: Demographic variations within a large integrated health system over 10 years

Authors: Guerra T, Zaritsky E, Torres-Rodriguez J, Tucker L-Y, Weintraub M.

Presented at: Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, March 30-April 2, 2025.

Incidence and risk factors for intrauterine synechiae in females with infertility

Authors: Han S, Weymer M, Triplett C, Joshi N.

Presented at: Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecologic Society Meeting, September 23-26, 2026.

Pain without Prejudice: Examining Disparities in Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Management Stratified by Race in an Integrative Healthcare System

Authors: Hen E, Childs A, Zaritsky E, Wicks C, Ritterman Weintraub M, Tucker LY.

Presented at: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 17-19, 2024.

Contraception use in reproductive-aged women after solid organ transplantation in a large integrated healthcare system in Northern California

Authors: Hen E, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Stephens J, Weintraub MR, Balasubramanian S, Sarkar M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Evaluation and management of infants born to mothers with active genital herpes simplex virus lesions

Authors: Khera J, Greenhow T, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Nguyen T, Young B, Bornstein L, DiLena D.

Presented at: Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, April 24-27, 2026.

The impact of hemorrhage packs on postpartum hemorrhage

Authors: Kim A, Greenfield E, Block L, Tucker LY, Stephenson M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Impact of nitrous oxide on patient pain/anxiety with office bladder Botox

Authors: Kusisto V, Jain A, Triplett C, Howe M, Yip S.

Presented at: American Urogynecologic Society Pelvic Floor Disorders Week, October 15, 2025.

The role for perinatal palliative care: A descriptive analysis of pregnancies impacted by fetal life-limiting conditions in Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Authors: Ladenheim MR, Lyon LL, Shirazi A, Liu R, Salmeen K, Norem C, Fracchia C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 17, 2023.

Prenatal anemia: Examining trends and racial disparities within a large integrated healthcare system before and after standardized clinical interventions

Authors: Lievanos E, Fink D, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Barres L, Shirazi A.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Non-surgical management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in cervical cancer survivors undergoing primary chemoradiation therapy (chemoRT)

Authors: Lowe C, Xu RH, Ha B, Jung C, Garcia C.

Presented at: American Urogynecologic Society Pelvic Floor Disorders Week, October 4, 2023.

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: Western Association of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, June 12-15, 2024.

Utilization of care and alignment of screening with National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients with Lynch syndrome

Authors: Lowry C, Garcia C, Laurent C, Powell B.

Presented at: Western Association of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, June 14, 2023.

Utilization of care and alignment of screening with NCCN guidelines for patients with Lynch syndrome

Authors: Lowry C, Laurent C, Powell B, Garcia C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Patient tolerance of new MARA endometrial ablation system

Authors: Mickelsen R, Rojasova S, Malekyan C, Tucker L-Y, Triplett C, Heinlein P.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Patient tolerance of new MARA endometrial ablation system

Authors: Mickelsen R, Rojasova S, Triplett C, Malekyan C, Tucker LY, Heinlein P.

Presented at: American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Global Congress, November 16-19, 2024.

Difference in time to delivery between dilation and evacuation (D&E) vs induction of labor for medical indications

Authors: Navarrete E, Guzik C, Stephens J, Wei J, Weintraub M, Goldsmith C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Difference in time to delivery between dilation and evacuation (D&E) vs induction of labor for medical indications

Authors: Navarrete E, Guzik C, Stephens J, Wei J, Weintraub M, Goldsmith C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Pre-operative placenta accreta spectrum checklist prepares and predicts best for the highest risk patients

Authors: Neville R, Jiang S-F, Triplett C, Stephenson M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Re-evaluating the role of surveillance cytology in cervical cancer patients in a large integrated health system

Authors: Nguyen N, Roybal B, Srinivasan S, Vay A.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

Posttreatment surveillance cytology and cervical cancer recurrence rates in a large integrated healthcare system: Re-evaluating the role of surveillance cytology

Authors: Nguyen N, Roybal B, Vay A.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Racial and socioeconomic differences in minimally invasive myomectomy: A retrospective cohort study

Authors: Okai S, Tucker L-Y, Chinnakotla B, Bindra A, Weintraub MR, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Somatic testing lags far behind germline testing in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer: A missed opportunity

Authors: Ostiller K, Marjon N, Block L, Powell B, Garcia C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 17, 2023.

Somatic testing lags far behind germline testing in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer: A missed opportunity

Authors: Ostiller K, Marjon N, Block L, Powell B, Garcia C.

Presented at: Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, March 25, 2023.

Somatic testing lags far behind germline testing in ovarian cancer

Authors: Ostiller K, Marjon N, Block L, Powell B, Garcia C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

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: 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: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Cardiovascular Research Symposium, May 3, 2024.

Postpartum contraceptive use among South Asians: A retrospective cohort study from Kaiser Northern California

Authors: Partani E, Wade E, Triplett C, Zaid E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 25, 2024.

Postpartum contraceptive use among South Asians: A retrospective cohort study from Kaiser Northern California

Authors: Partani E, Wade E, Triplett C, Zaid E.

Presented at: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Pregnancy Meeting, January 30, 2025.

Standardized prenatal intake (BUMP): Impact on early prenatal care receipt overall and by race/ethnicity

Authors: Pettway B, Folck B, Tucker LY, Rybczynski C, Ritterman Weintraub M, Hedderson M, Greenberg M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Medication abortion efficacy in twin gestations

Authors: Phan J, Wang T, Conklin C, Sackeim M, Dethier D.

Presented at: National Abortion Federation, April 11-14, 2026.

Prenatal anemia: Examining trends and racial disparities before and after standardized clinical interventions

Authors: Rachuri S, Lievanos E, Shirazi A, Fink D, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Barres LG.

Presented at: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Pregnancy Meeting, January 31, 2025.

Examining outcomes of pregnancies with resolved vasa previa

Authors: Rachuri S, Yadava S, Obrutu O, Shirazi A, Wu D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

Gender affirming hysterectomies: Analysis of temporal trends and characteristics pre- and post- expansion of health care coverage at a large integrated California health care system

Authors: Radoc J, Tucker LY, Huynh A, Zhao Y, Ritterman Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: World Professional Association for Transgender Health, September 26-30, 2025.

Analysis of temporal trends and characteristics of gender affirming hysterectomies pre- and post-expansion of health care coverage at a large integrated California health care system

Authors: Radoc J, Zaritsky E, Zhao Y, Tucker LY, Huynh A, Weintraub M.

Presented at: Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, March 24-27, 2024.

Analysis of temporal trends and characteristics of gender affirming hysterectomies pre- and post-expansion of health care coverage at a large integrated California health care system

Authors: Radoc J, Zhao Y, Huynh A, Tucker LY, Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 17, 2024.

Analysis of temporal trends and characteristics of gender affirming hysterectomies pre- and post-expansion of health care coverage at a large integrated California health care system

Authors: Radoc J, Zhao Y, Huynh A, Tucker LY, Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 25, 2024.

Exploring trends in transgender care: A decade of gender-affirming hysterectomies and ovarian conservation at Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Authors: Radoc J, Zhao Y, Huynh A, Tucker LY, Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 20, 2024.

Gender affirming hysterectomies: Analysis of temporal trends and characteristics pre and post expansion of health care coverage at a large integrated California health care system

Authors: Radoc J, Zhao Y, Huynh A, Tucker LY, Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 17-19, 2024.

Policy to practice: Decoding a decade of gender-affirming hysterectomies and ovarian conservation at Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Authors: Radoc J, Zhao Y, Tucker LY, Huynh A, Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: San Francisco Gynecological Society Annual Meeting, May 7, 2024.

Trends in transgender care: Gender affirming hysterectomy and ovarian conservation at the time of hysterectomy from 2010-2019

Authors: Radoc J, Zhao Y, Tucker LY, Huynh A, Weintraub MR, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: World Professional Association for Transgender Health, September 25-30, 2024.

Characteristics of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in pre-menopausal adult patients with obesity

Authors: Ramanan P, Obrutu O, Pai M, Kay A.

Presented at: Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists Annual Meeting, June 18, 2026.

Impact of language discordance on obstetric outcomes

Authors: Rivas MP, Wang T, Triplett C, Stark J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

Impact of English proficiency on ectopic pregnancy management and outcomes

Authors: Rojasova S, Wade E, Triplett C, Danovitch Y.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

Hereditary breast and ovarian genetic risk: Screening and treatment among transgender and gender-diverse patients

Authors: Sakradse M, Zhu S, Weintraub M, Jung J, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Comparison of postpartum LARC utilization between group multimodal and individual multimodal prenatal care

Authors: Shi C, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Stark J, Avalos L.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

Nitrous oxide use is associated with increased office-based endometrial sampling

Authors: Srinivasan S, Hung YY, Bhatnagar R, Lee-Haynes L, Suh-Burgmann E, Howe M.

Presented at: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting, May 3, 2026.

Intrauterine device, subdermal contraceptive, and depot medroxyprogesterone use among transmasculine and cisgender patients over a 10-year period

Authors: Stenquist A, Berglin M, Stram D, Dessi S, Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Comparison of piperacillin/tazobactam versus standard antibiotic regimen for the treatment of intrapartum clinical chorioamnionitis

Authors: Swain CA, Folck B, Tucker L-Y, Niemasik E, Greenberg M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Healthcare utilization due to complications associated with immediate vs 6-week postpartum IUD placement

Authors: Swisher T, Alabaster A, Howe M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

The impact of delivery mode on bladder pain syndrome treatment patterns

Authors: Termulo K, Kent A, Malekyan C, Tucker LY, Shirazi A, Morrill M.

Presented at: American Urogynecologic Society Pelvic Floor Disorders Week, October 14, 2025.

Uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives pre- and post-Dobbs in a large California healthcare system

Authors: Termulo K, Wei J, Sackeim M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 25, 2026.

The limitation of credentialed surgeons and increase in individual surgeon case volume was associated with an increased chance of having a minimally invasive myomectomy

Authors: Tierney C, Tucker L-Y, Tutwiler A, Weintraub MR, Cooksey C, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disclosure of intimate partner violence among adult women within a large integrated healthcare system

Authors: Torres-Rodriguez JM, Bindra AK, Banta K, Folck B, Ritterman Weintraub M, Boller M, Adler N.

Presented at: Behavioral Health Student Research Symposium of Southern Puerto Rico, October 18, 2025.

Integrated healthcare systems as a path toward reducing demographic variations in bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy rates

Authors: Torres-Rodriguez JM, Guerra T, Tucker LY, Roland A, Ritterman Weintraub M, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Ponce Health Science University-Ponce Research Institute Scientific Conference, May 17, 2025.

Obstetric hemorrhage: Outcomes of massive transfusion protocol implementation

Authors: Tsai R, Sanchez O, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Triplett C, Stephenson M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 25, 2024.

Immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and its impact on pregnancy and contraceptive outcomes in patients that desired elective sterilization

Authors: Tsai R, Wade E, Tucker LY, Triplett C, Murphy K.

Presented at: Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting, May 16, 2024.

Mode of detection of second breast cancers in patients undergoing surveillance after treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ

Authors: Waites BT, Lyon L, Kuehner GE, Odele P, Habel L, Shirazi A, Liu R.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Postpartum antibiotics usage to prevent endometritis readmission in patients who have had a vaginal delivery complicated by chorioamnionitis

Authors: Wenting T, Fink D, Tai J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Survival in HPV and non-HPV associated invasive cervical cancer: Outcomes in a large, integrated healthcare system

Authors: Williams G, Bindra A, Fink D, Weintraub MR, Garcia C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Survival in HPV and non-HPV associated invasive cervical cancer: Outcomes in a large, integrated healthcare system

Authors: Williams G, Fink D, Weintraub M, Garcia C.

Presented at: Western Association of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, June 12-15, 2024.

Survival in HPV and non-HPV associated cervical cancer: Outcomes in a large, integrated healthcare system

Authors: Williams G, Garcia C, Fink D, Weintraub M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 17, 2024.

Association between adverse pregnancy outcomes and long-term risk of cardiovascular disease and risk factors in a diverse cohort

Authors: Woo V, Folck B, Tucker L-Y, Naderi S.

Presented at: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 7-10, 2025.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes increase long-term CVD and CRF risk in a diverse cohort

Authors: Woo V, Naderi S, Folck B, Tucker LY.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

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: Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, March 24-27, 2024.

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Oncology

Publications

Research summary for “IgA or IgM MGUS less than 1.0 g/dL is at low risk of progression to neoplasm”, published in Blood Neoplasia, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

IgA or IgM MGUS less than 1.0 g/dL is at low risk of progression to neoplasm

Authors: Pai AP, Tucker LY, Baer DM.

Published in: Blood Neoplasia. 2025 Jul 16;2(4):100140. doi: 10.1016/j.bneo.2025.100140. PMID: 41424937; PMCID: PMC12711669.

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Conference Presentations

A novel method of analysis that uses standard of care prostate-specific antigen values to help guide optimal treatment decisions in the management of metastatic prostate cancer

Authors: Huang H, Thomas S, Harzstark A, Wade E, Zhou M, Fojo AT.

Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Conference, February 26-28, 2026.

Patients with IgM monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) or IgA with an M band < 1.0 g/dL have the same low risk of progression to lymphoplasmacytic neoplasm (LPN) as those with IgG MGUS and an M-band < 1.5 g/dL

Authors: Pai AP, Tucker LY, Bae DM.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Improving lung cancer diagnosis from incidental pulmonary nodules with standardized radiology reporting tags

Authors: Tupper H, Jiang SF, Ashiku SK, Patel AR, Sakoda LC, Velotta JB.

Presented at: American College of Chest Physicians, October 8, 2023.

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Ophthalmology

Publications

Hydroxychloroquine dose and risk for incident retinopathy: A cohort study

Authors: Melles RB, Jorge AM, Marmor MF, Zhou B, Conell C, Niu J, McCormick N, Zhang Y, Choi HK.

Published in: Ann Intern Med. 2023 Feb;176(2):166-173. doi: 10.7326/M22-2453. Epub 2023 Jan 17. PMID: 36645889.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Incidence and predictors of remission of childhood uveitis in a large community cohort”, published in Am J Ophthalmol, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Incidence and predictors of remission of childhood uveitis in a large community cohort

Authors: Qian Y, Xu RH, Rabbani JW, Tucker LY.

Published in: Am J Ophthalmol. 2025 Sep;277:221-229. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2025.05.024. Epub 2025 May 29. PMID: 40449643.

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Conference Presentations

Impact of Asian race on treatment outcomes of diabetic macular edema: Real world analysis of a large database

Authors: Khan AM, Zhao Y.

Presented at: American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, October 18, 2025.

Impact of Asian race on treatment outcomes of diabetic macular edema: Real world analysis of a large electronic health record database

Authors: Khan M, Zhao Y.

Presented at: Retina Society Annual Meeting, September 23-26, 2026.

Risk of herpes zoster ophthalmicus recurrence immediately following zoster vaccination

Authors: Qian Y, Fink D.

Presented at: The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, May 3-7, 2026.

Incidence and predictors of remission of childhood uveitis in a large community cohort

Authors: Qian Y, Xu RH, Tucker LY, Rabbani J.

Presented at: Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, May 9, 2024.

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Pain Management

Conference Presentations

Impact of CPAP treatment on the severe COVID

Authors: Namiranian K, Tucker L-Y, Folck B, Carpenter DM.

Presented at: American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, June 3, 2023.

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Patient Safety

Publications

Pediatric intensive care unit early mobility program: Impact on patient functional status

Authors: Rogers T, Stram D, Fort V, Wang X, Weintraub MR, Wong V, Boshuizen V.

Published in: Perm J. 2023 Dec 15;27(4):25-35. doi: 10.7812/TPP/23.010. Epub 2023 Sep 11. PMID: 37695848; PMCID: PMC10723098.

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Conference Presentations

Maternal ACES and child safety: Insights from the 2-week well check

Authors: Fort V, Wei J, Adler N, Saad Riegels N, Watson C, Young-Wolff K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Maternal ACES and child safety: Insights into gun ownership and safe storage

Authors: Fort V, Wei J, Adler N, Saad Riegels N, Watson C, Young-Wolff K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

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Pediatric Endocrinology

Publications

Research summary for “Hemoglobin A1c and type 2 diabetes incidence among adolescents with overweight and obesity”, published in JAMA Netw Open, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

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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Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Publications

Research summary for “Predicting progression of STEC-HUS: Use of shiga toxin subtype and routine laboratory screening”, published in J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Predicting progression of STEC-HUS: Use of shiga toxin subtype and routine laboratory screening

Authors: Maleknia L, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Luu X, Cranshaw M, Weintraub MR, Greenhow TL.

Published in: J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2025 Apr 8;14(4):piaf022. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piaf022. PMID: 40036887.

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Research summary for “Discordance between observed vs expected prevalence of UTI in newborns with hyperbilirubinemia”, published in Hosp Pediatr, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Discordance between observed vs expected prevalence of UTI in newborns with hyperbilirubinemia

Authors: Nayak K, Kane M, Schroeder A, Newman T, Jiang SF, Chang P.

Published in: Hosp Pediatr. 2025 Sep 1;15(9):e456-e459. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2025-008400. PMID: 40803689.

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Clinical course of children 1 to 24 months old with positive urine cultures without pyuria

Authors: Wang ME, Jones VG, Kane M, Allan JM, Maleknia L, Patel R, Ip W, Newman TB, Roberts KB, Schroeder AR [Acknowledgment to Bruce Folck].

Published in: Acad Pediatr. 2024 Jan-Feb;24(1):111-118. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2023.06.023. Epub 2023 Jun 22. PMID: 37354950.

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Conference Presentations

Care optimization during vaso-occlusive pain crisis in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease

Authors: Ali M, Nguyen P, Zhao Y, Ritterman Weintraub M, Wang T, Shah R.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

The SIP study: Simultaneously implementing pathways for improving asthma, pneumonia, and bronchiolitis care for hospitalized children: Kaiser Oakland site

Authors: Blumberg M, Shah R, Manning K, Patel D, Bornstein L, Christie L, Cassidy B, Backus S, Fotouhi J, Jimenez S, Woo M, Porter D, Nayak K, Aghili R, Bhattacharjee P, Corre A, Dubey S, Jani C, Kajani N, Kuikahi K, Perry R, Hung YY, Weintraub M, McDaniel C, Kane M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

The SIP study: Simultaneously implementing pathways for improving asthma, pneumonia, and bronchiolitis care for hospitalized children: Kaiser Oakland site

Authors: Kane M, Hung YY, Blumberg M, Manning K, Shah R, Bornstein L, Fotouhi J, Jimenez S, Woo M, Patel D, Nayak K, Kajani N, Aghili R, Corre A, Dubey S, Jain C, Kuikahi K, Backus S, Bhattacharjee P, Perry R, Christie L, Cassidy B, McDaniel C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Proposed clinical screening guidelines for timely detection of hemolytic uremic syndrome in children with shiga toxin-producing escherichia coli enteric infections

Authors: Maleknia L, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Wang X, Greenhow T.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Frequency of urine testing and urinary tract infections in newborns undergoing phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia

Authors: Nayak K, Kane M, Schroeder A, Newman T, Jiang SF, Amanjee K, Chang P.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 17, 2024.

Frequency of urine testing and urinary tract infections in neonates with significant hyperbilirubinemia

Authors: Nayak K, Kane M, Schroeder A, Newman T, Jiang SF, Chang P.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

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Pediatrics

Publications

Research summary for “Optimizing care for neutropenic fever in pediatric patients: An analysis of treatment approaches and clinical outcomes”, published in Perm J, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Optimizing care for neutropenic fever in pediatric patients: An analysis of treatment approaches and clinical outcomes

Authors: Bhattacharjee SP, Zhao Y, Tucker LY, Weintraub MR, Hu C.

Published in: Perm J. 2025 Sep 15;29(3):97-104. doi: 10.7812/TPP/25.028. Epub 2025 Jul 28. PMID: 40717474; PMCID: PMC12485251.

PubMed Abstract

Epidemiology of nontyphoidal salmonella bloodstream infections in children

Authors: Greenhow TL, Alabaster A.

Published in: Pediatrics. 2023 Oct 1;152(4):e2023062357. doi: 10.1542/peds.2023-062357. PMID: 37671462.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Early transition from parenteral to oral antibiotics for neonates with bacteremic urinary tract infections”, published in J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Early transition from parenteral to oral antibiotics for neonates with bacteremic urinary tract infections

Authors: Greenhow TL, Amanjee K, Obrutu O, Weintraub MR, Caro D.

Published in: J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2026 Mar 28:piag021. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piag021. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41903181.

PubMed Abstract

Following birth hospitalization: Invasive bacterial infections in preterm infants aged 7-90 days

Authors: Greenhow TL, Nguyen THP, Young BR, Alabaster A.

Published in: J Pediatr. 2023 Jan;252:171-176.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.08.004. Epub 2022 Aug 12. PMID: 35970237.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in infants 0-42 days of age from 2008-2024”, published in Pediatrics, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in infants 0-42 days of age from 2008-2024

Authors: Greenhow TL, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Bornstein L, Young BR, Nguyen THP.

Published in: Pediatrics. 2026 Mar 3:e2025073629. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-073629. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41771500.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Health care utilization and pediatric appendicitis: Insights from an integrated health system”, published in Perm J, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Health care utilization and pediatric appendicitis: Insights from an integrated health system

Authors: Kragel E, Bhattacharjee S, Brown M, Wei J, Ritterman Weintraub ML, Shah R, Yamout S.

Published in: Perm J. 2026 Sep 15;30(3):74-84. doi: 10.7812/TPP/26.046. Epub 2026 Jul 7. PMID: 42411101; PMCID: PMC13576000.

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Testing a scalable model for ACEs-related care coordination via 211 telephone-based services

Authors: Lim Chang C, Chung PJ, Ngan H, Porras-Javier L, Vangala S, Correa-Mendoza L, Calderon K, Thompson LR, Molina D, Aceves I, Torres F, Dudovitz R.

Published in: Acad Pediatr. 2026 Jan-Feb;26(1):103160. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2025.103160. Epub 2025 Oct 27. PMID: 41161485.

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Research summary for “Prevalence of serious infection among hypothermic young infants across medical settings”, published in Hosp Pediatr, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Prevalence of serious infection among hypothermic young infants across medical settings

Authors: Nguyen THP, Young BR, Bornstein LM, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Greenhow TL.

Published in: Hosp Pediatr. 2025 Oct 1;15(10):795-803. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2024-008257. PMID: 40947113.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Pediatric patients with acute flaccid myelitis: Long-term respiratory and neurologic outcomes”, published in Pediatr Infect Dis J, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Pediatric patients with acute flaccid myelitis: Long-term respiratory and neurologic outcomes

Authors: Patel D, Kragel EA, Liu SD, Sonne C, Zhu S, Malhotra A, Van Haren KP, Ritterman Weintraub M, Kane M.

Published in: Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2024 Dec 10. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004673. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39657203.

PubMed Abstract

Research summary for “Early childhood risk of physical abuse with isolated subconjunctival hemorrhages”, published in Child Abuse Negl, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Early childhood risk of physical abuse with isolated subconjunctival hemorrhages

Authors: Tayama TM, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Young-Wolff K, Lindberg DM, Maleknia L, Greeley CS, Damrose JF, Armstrong MA, Evans M.

Published in: Child Abuse Negl. 2026 Aug;178:108104. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2026.108104. Epub 2026 Jun 4. Erratum in: Child Abuse Negl. 2026 Jul 8;179:108191. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2026.108191. PMID: 42241955.

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Conference Presentations

Optimizing care for neutropenic fever in pediatric patients based on body temperature criteria

Authors: Bhattacharjee S, Zhao Y, Tucker LY, Weintraub MR, Hu C.

Presented at: American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Conference, April 3-6, 2024.

Optimizing care for neutropenic fever in pediatric patients: An analysis of treatment approaches and clinical outcomes based on body temperature criteria for hospital admission

Authors: Bhattacharjee S, Zhao Y, Tucker LY, Weintraub MR, Hu C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 17, 2024.

Optimizing care for neutropenic fever in pediatric patients: An analysis of treatment approaches and clinical outcomes based on body temperature criteria for hospital admission

Authors: Bhattacharjee S, Zhao Y, Tucker LY, Weintraub MR, Hu C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 25, 2024.

Optimizing care for neutropenic fever in pediatric patients: An analysis of treatment approaches and clinical outcomes based on body temperature criteria for hospital admission

Authors: Bhattacharjee S, Zhao Y, Tucker LY, Weintraub MR, Hu C.

Presented at: Pediatric Grand Rounds, April 10, 2024.

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: Pediatric Hospital Medicine, August 3, 2024.

Evaluation of automatic versus discretionary pediatric intensive care specialist consultation for pediatric rapid response

Authors: Bowers K, Ritterman MW, Dong H, Surmava AMP, Shah R.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

Comparison of automatic and discretionary pediatric intensive care specialist consultation for pediatric rapid response

Authors: Bowers K, Weintraub M, Dong H, Surmava A, Rina S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, March 27, 2025.

Use of oral antibiotics in neonates with bacteremic urinary tract infections

Authors: Caro D, Amanjee A, Obrutu O, Ritterman Weintraub M, Greenhow T.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Pediatric Grand Rounds, June 4, 2025.

Use of oral antibiotics in neonates with bacteremic urinary tract infections

Authors: Caro D, Amanjee K, Greenhow T, Obrutu O.

Presented at: Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, April 26, 2025.

Impact of rapid blood culture identification on management of common blood culture contaminant organisms in emergency department-discharged patients

Authors: Cooper A, Cooch P, Brown M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

Impact of rapid blood culture identification on management of common blood culture contaminant organisms in emergency department-discharged patients

Authors: Cooper A, Cooch P, Brown M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

The role of corticosteroids in the management of pediatric orbital cellulitis

Authors: Cooper A, Kragel E, Weymer M, Nguyen T, Verkuil L, Greenhow T, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Bornstein L.

Presented at: Academic Pediatric Association Region 9 & 10 Meeting, February 27-28, 2026.

The role of corticosteroids in pediatric orbital cellulitis

Authors: Cooper A, Weintraub MR, Weymer M, Greenhow T, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Bornstein L, Nguyen T, Kragel E.

Presented at: Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, April 24-27, 2026.

Early transition from parenteral to oral antibiotics for neonates with bacteremic urinary tract infections

Authors: Greenhow T, Amanjee K, Obrutu O, Weintraub MR, Caro D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research Symposium, May 20, 2026.

Epidemiology of neonatal herpes simplex virus infection 2008-2023

Authors: Greenhow T, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Bornstein L, Young B, Nguyen T.

Presented at: Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, April 25, 2025.

Outcomes of antenatal antiviral suppressive therapy at 36 weeks gestation in a large cohort of pregnant persons with genital herpes simplex virus

Authors: Greenhow T, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Bornstein L, Young B, Nguyen T.

Presented at: Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, May 27, 2025.

Variables associated with infant herpes simplex virus disease

Authors: Greenhow T, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Bornstein L, Young B, Nguyen T.

Presented at: European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, June 1-5, 2026.

Evaluation and management of infants born to mothers with active genital herpes simplex virus lesions

Authors: Khera J, Greenhow T, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Nguyen T, Young B, Bornstein L, DiLena D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

Evaluation and management of infants born to mothers with active genital herpes simplex virus lesions

Authors: Khera J, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Greenhow T, Nguyen T, Young B, Bornstein L, DiLena D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Impact of social determinants on pediatric appendicitis outcomes within an integrated and health equity focused healthcare system

Authors: Kragel E, Bhattacharjee P, Brown M, Wei J, Ritterman Weintraub M, Yamout, S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 17, 2024.

The impact of neighborhood-level social determinants of health on pediatric appendicitis outcomes within an integrated healthcare system

Authors: Kragel E, Bhattacharjee P, Brown M, Wei J, Weintraub MR, Yamout S.

Presented at: Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, April 28, 2025.

The association of influenza vaccination with reduced risk of COVID-19 infection likely due to following infection prevention practices

Authors: Lowe S, Surmava AM, Fireman B, Conell C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 21, 2025.

Differences in pediatric emergency department triage accuracy by race/ethnicity

Authors: Nguyen P, Reed M, Warton M, Sax D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

Differences in pediatric emergency department triage accuracy by race/ethnicity

Authors: Nguyen P, Reed M, Warton M, Sax D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2025.

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: Pediatric Hospital Medicine, August 3, 2024.

Definition matters: Variation in reported incidence of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) in children 0-4 years of age by different UTI case definitions

Authors: Perry R, Wang M, Greenhow T, Chervo T, Ritter V, Barnes R, Cecilia PO, Schroeder A.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Definition matters: Variation in observed population incidence of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) in children 0-4 Years of age by different UTI case definitions

Authors: Perry R, Wang M, Greenhow T, Chervo T, Ritter V, Barnes R, Pinheiro C, Schroeder A.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

Emergency department triage accuracy and delays in care for high-risk conditions

Authors: Sax D, Warton M, Mark D, Reed M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

Isolated subconjunctival hemorrhages in infants and young children

Authors: Tayama T, Evans M, Samiezade-Yazd Z, Young-Wolff K, Lindberg DM, Damrose J, Maleknia L, Armstrong MA.

Presented at: Annual Meeting of the Ray E. Helfer Society, April 17, 2023.

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Perinatology

Publications

Research summary for “Effects of implementing a standardized protocol for identifying and treating iron‐deficiency anemia in pregnancy”, published in Pregnancy, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Effects of implementing a standardized protocol for identifying and treating iron‐deficiency anemia in pregnancy

Authors: McCarthy AM, Lee K, Darbinian JA, Chang J.

Published in: Pregnancy. 2025 Sep;1(5):e70089.

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Plastic Surgery

Publications

Research summary for “The impact of race and ethnicity on rate of postmastectomy immediate breast reconstruction in an integrated healthcare model”, published in Plast Reconstr Surg, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

The impact of race and ethnicity on rate of postmastectomy immediate breast reconstruction in an integrated healthcare model

Authors: Gold CK, Fink D, Candell L, Gambhir A, Savitz A, Young-Reeves M, Odele P, Veliz J, Habel L.

Published in: Plast Reconstr Surg. 2026 Mar 18. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000013049. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41849660.

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Conference Presentations

The impact of race and ethnicity on rate of postmastectomy immediate breast reconstruction in an integrated healthcare model

Authors: Gold C, Fink D, Candell L, Gambhir A, Savitz A, Young-Reeves M, Odele P, Veliz J, Habel L.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Interprofessional Research Week, May 13, 2025.

The impact of race and ethnicity on rate of postmastectomy immediate breast reconstruction in an integrated healthcare model

Authors: Gold C, Fink D, Candell L, Gambhir A, Savitz A, Young-Reeves M, Odele P, Veliz J, Habel L.

Presented at: American College of Surgeon’s Quality & Safety Conference, July 17-20, 2025.

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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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Research summary for “Secondary surgery following Lapidus bunionectomy”, published in J Foot Ankle Surg, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Secondary surgery following Lapidus bunionectomy

Authors: Kane LA, Weintraub MLR, Mitchell L, Parker M, King CM, Pollard JD.

Published in: J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Jun 22:S1067-2516(24)00114-5. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.05.011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38914154.

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Research summary for “Deltoid release in varus ankle deformity: Radiographic and clinical outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty”, published in J Foot Ankle Surg, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Deltoid release in varus ankle deformity: Radiographic and clinical outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty

Authors: Kim JY, Ko C, Loitz J, Svidler F, Zhu S, Le K, Tam M, Choung D.

Published in: J Foot Ankle Surg. 2026 Apr 15:S1067-2516(26)00107-9. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2026.04.008. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41991116.

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The effect of frontal deformity at the ankle joint on total ankle arthroplasty revision rate

Authors: Ko CJ, Brooks Z, Veater R, Zhu S, Willson KW, Choung DJ.

Published in: J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Mar-Apr;63(2):145-150. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.09.012. Epub 2023 Oct 5. PMID: 37805097.

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Research summary for “The impact of diabetes mellitus on postoperative outcomes following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of open ankle fractures”, published in J Foot Ankle Surg, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

The impact of diabetes mellitus on postoperative outcomes following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of open ankle fractures

Authors: Mitchell LH, Pollard JD, Weintraub MLR, Parker MM, Doyle MD, Castellucci-Garza FM.

Published in: J Foot Ankle Surg. 2026 Apr 6:S1067-2516(26)00099-2. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2026.04.003. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41951095.

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Mid-term incidence of tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis following open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) of Lisfranc injuries

Authors: Prasla SJ, Jiang SF, Pollard JD, Weintraub MR, Edlinger JP.

Published in: J Foot Ankle Surg. 2024 Jan-Feb;63(1):4-8. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.08.011. Epub 2023 Aug 28. PMID: 37643687.

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Research summary for “Association between isolated fibular fracture displacement and deep deltoid injury: A comparative analysis of arthroscopic and radiographic assessments”, published in J Foot Ankle Surg, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Association between isolated fibular fracture displacement and deep deltoid injury: A comparative analysis of arthroscopic and radiographic assessments

Authors: Ramirez F, Collman DR, Jiang S, Schuberth J.

Published in: J Foot Ankle Surg. 2025 Nov 19:S1067-2516(25)00337-0. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2025.11.013. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41265827.

Research summary for “Nonoperative treatment of anterior cruciate ligament tears with 5-year follow-up”, published in Orthop J Sports Med, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Nonoperative treatment of anterior cruciate ligament tears with 5-year follow-up

Authors: Rugg CM, Tucker LY, Ding DY.

Published in: Orthop J Sports Med. 2025 Mar 3;13(3):23259671251314441. doi: 10.1177/23259671251314441. PMID: 40052181; PMCID: PMC11881924.

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Research summary for “Diabetic foot ulcer outcomes following implementation of a specialist wound care clinic”, published in Journal of Lower Limb Wound Care, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Diabetic foot ulcer outcomes following implementation of a specialist wound care clinic

Authors: To A, Folck B, Balani E.

Published in: Journal of Lower Limb Wound Care. 2026 Sep 2;1(3):2-6.

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Research summary for “Incidence of acute and subacute deep infection in patients undergoing ankle fracture open reduction with internal fixation and associated risk factors”, published in J Foot Ankle Surg, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Incidence of acute and subacute deep infection in patients undergoing ankle fracture open reduction with internal fixation and associated risk factors

Authors: Tong KP, Huaitao Z, Dong H, Yang J, Bowlby M.

Published in: J Foot Ankle Surg. 2025 Nov 25:S1067-2516(25)00341-2. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2025.11.016. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41308822.

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Conference Presentations

Evaluating improvements in perioperative pain management in foot and ankle surgery with the use of regional liposomal bupivacaine blocks

Authors: Abbas R, Block L, Trigueros S, Jung M, Sellenriek SD, Khersonsky J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Interprofessional Research Week, May 9, 2023.

Comparison of wound swab and tissue biopsy at bedside vs. intraoperative in guiding antibiotic treatment for diabetic foot infections

Authors: Berggren S, Naveed M, Neagu C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Foot and Ankle Symposium, May 16, 2026.

Early weightbearing versus traditional non-weightbearing in acute Jones fractures: A retrospective cohort analysis from a multicenter integrated healthcare system

Authors: Bodempudi V, Furness T, Acra Y, Mita S, Dang K, Williams G, Wei J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Podiatry Summit, May 3, 2025.

Does plate vs. screw fixation affect nonunion rate in second and third tarsometatarsal joint fusions: A retrospective cohort study from an integrated health system

Authors: Bodempudi V, Hang S, Kim D, Svidler F, Brown M, Dang K, Lyon L, Hom M, Kernbach K.

Presented at: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, February 24-27, 2026.

Does plate vs. screw fixation affect non-union rate in 2nd and 3rd tarsometatarsal joint fusions among patients in an integrated health system? A retrospective study

Authors: Bodempudi V, Hang S, Kim D, Svidler F, Kernbach K, Brown M, Dang K.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Podiatry Summit, May 3, 2025.

Does plate vs. screw fixation affect non-union rate in 2nd and 3rd tarsometatarsal joint fusions among patients in an integrated health system?

Authors: Bodempudi V, Hang S, Kim D, Svidler F, Kernbach K, Brown M, Hom M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Interprofessional Research Week, May 16, 2025.

Optimizing fixation: How third screw orientation affects complications in Lapidus bunionectomy

Authors: Caldera A, Wade E, Weintraub MR, King C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Podiatry Summit, May 3, 2025.

Optimizing fixation: How third screw orientation affects complications in Lapidus bunionectomy

Authors: Caldera A, Wade E, Weintraub MR, King C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

Ultrasound imaging of Achilles tendon ruptures treated non-surgically to determine the impact of tendon gap size on patient outcome

Authors: Herman C, Hayano T, Jiang SF, Triplett C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

Outcomes following operative versus non-operative treatment of acute Jones fractures

Authors: Hooshivar L, Wang T, Lickiss J, Schneider M, Bowlby M.

Presented at: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, February 24-27, 2026.

Outcomes following operative versus non-operative treatment of Acute Jones Fractures

Authors: Hooshivar L, Wang T, Lickiss J, Schneider M, Bowlby M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Outcomes following operative versus non-operative treatment of acute Jones fractures

Authors: Hooshivar L, Wang T, Lickiss J, Schneider M, Bowlby M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Foot and Ankle Symposium, May 16, 2026.

Impact of vitamin K antagonist warfarin on ankle fracture healing

Authors: Hoque T, Fink D, Bowlby M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

Impact of vitamin K antagonist warfarin on ankle fracture healing

Authors: Hoque T, Fink D, Bowlby M.

Presented at: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, March 27-30, 2025.

Effects of systemic inflammatory diseases on the long-term outcomes of talar microfracture surgery

Authors: Huynh S, Wang T, Carter R.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Podiatry Summit, May 3, 2025.

Mid-term and long-term outcomes of talar microfracture surgery at 1, 3, 5, 8, and 10 years

Authors: Huynh S, Wang T, Carter R.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Foot and Ankle Symposium, May 16, 2026.

Long-term outcomes and complications of talar microfracture surgery in patients with osteochondral lesion of the talus

Authors: Huynh S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Impact of peri-operative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) on bone healing in foot and ankle surgery

Authors: Ismail A, Weymer M, Williams S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Foot and Ankle Symposium, May 16, 2026.

Impact of perioperative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) on bone healing in foot and ankle surgery

Authors: Ismail A, Williams S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

The vantage total ankle system: Short-term outcomes and early weight-bearing analysis on the tibial tray interface

Authors: Kennedy M, Krcal C, Pollard J, Schuberth J, Jiang SF.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

Evaluating improvements in perioperative pain management in foot and ankle surgery with the use of regional liposomal bupivacaine blocks

Authors: Loitz J, Brown M, Dang K, Sibal J, Byrd A, Sellenriek S.

Presented at: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, March 27-30, 2025.

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needling with prolotherapy for treatment of chronic achilles tendinopathy: A case series

Authors: Mariano C, Abjelina J, Khurana P.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needling with prolotherapy for treatment of chronic achilles tendinopathy

Authors: Mariano C, Abjelina K, Figueroa R, Khurana P, Hayano T, Bailowitz Z.

Presented at: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, February 24-27, 2026.

Surgical management of neglected achilles tendon rupture: Treatment options and outcomes

Authors: Marinos P, Camara C, Weintraub MR, Cociu R, King C.

Presented at: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, February 24-27, 2026.

Pediatric osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle

Authors: Nijjar S, Naveed M, Ion E, King C, Williams M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Podiatry Summit, May 3, 2025.

Outcomes after implementing a wound care clinic within a podiatry department

Authors: To A, Folck B, Balani E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

Comparison of wound swab and tissue biopsy at bedside vs intraoperatively in guiding antibiotic treatment for diabetic foot infections

Authors: Tran T, Knueppel R, Alexander J, Flores J, Neagu C.

Presented at: Kaiser Summit, May 11, 2024.

Comparison of wound swab and tissue biopsy at bedside vs. intraoperative in guiding antibiotic treatment for diabetic foot infections

Authors: Tran T, Naveed M, Neagu C.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Effect of tibial sesamoid position on patient functional outcome scores after distal chevron osteotomy

Authors: Tran T, Stram D, Schneider M, Bowlby M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

Effect of tibial sesamoid position on patient functional outcome scores after distal chevron osteotomy

Authors: Tran T, Stram D, Schneider M, Bowlby M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Effect of tibial sesamoid position on patient functional outcome scores after distal chevron osteotomy

Authors: Tran T, Stram D, Schneider M, Bowlby M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Foot and Ankle Symposium, May 16, 2026.

Effect of tibial sesamoid position on patient functional outcome scores after distal chevron osteotomy

Authors: Tran T, Vijayakumar A, Stram D, Schneider M, Bowlby M.

Presented at: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, March 27-30, 2025.

Retrospective analysis on the outcomes of patients who had native septic foot and ankles

Authors: Xu L, Lickiss J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, April 16, 2026.

Retrospective analysis on the outcomes of patients who had native septic foot and ankles

Authors: Xu L, Stram D, Lickiss J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

Retrospective analysis on the outcomes of patients who had native septic foot and ankles

Authors: Xu L, Stram D, Lickiss J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Podiatry Summit, May 3, 2025.

Retrospective analysis on the outcomes of patients who had native septic foot and ankle joints in KPNC

Authors: Xu L, Stram D, Lickiss J.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Foot and Ankle Symposium, May 16, 2026.

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Psychiatry

Publications

Research summary for “Changes in service use after participation in an intensive outpatient program among adults with posttraumatic stress disorder”, published in Perm J, 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Changes in service use after participation in an intensive outpatient program among adults with posttraumatic stress disorder

Authors: Abeldt BM, Brown KH, Wei J, Ramalingam ND, Hirschtritt ME.

Published in: Perm J. 2024 Sep 16;28(3):76-83. doi: 10.7812/TPP/24.019. Epub 2024 Jul 9. PMID: 38978466; PMCID: PMC11404658.

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Inequalities in the incidence of psychotic disorders among different racial and ethnic groups

Authors: Chung W, Jiang S-F, Paksarian D, Merikangas KR, Milham M.

Published in: Am J Psychiatry. 2023 Nov 1;180(11):805-814. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.20220917. Epub 2023 Oct 4. PMID: 37789743.

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Research summary for “Google searches for alcohol and association with alcohol-related outpatient encounters before and during the COVID-19 pandemic”, published in Sci Rep, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Google searches for alcohol and association with alcohol-related outpatient encounters before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Constant A, Xu R, Folck B, Tucker LY, Houk-Syau S, Harris B, Young-Wolff K, Hsin H.

Published in: Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 30;15(1):27750. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-13606-y. PMID: 40739127; PMCID: PMC12311184.

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Research summary for “Clinical setting of initial psychotic spectrum disorder diagnoses in an integrated health system”, published in Am J Manag Care, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Clinical setting of initial psychotic spectrum disorder diagnoses in an integrated health system

Authors: Haigler C, Kline-Simon A, Hirschtritt M, Stavers-Sosa I.

Published in: Am J Manag Care. 2025 Nov 1;31(11):e313-e314. doi: 10.37765/ajmc.2025.89821. PMID: 41289289.

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Psychiatric diagnoses, medication, and service use among patients who receive emergency care for inflammatory bowel diseases

Authors: He JZ, Hirschtritt ME, Wei J, Ramalingam ND, Kahane SM, Velayos FS, Hassid BG.

Published in: Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2024 Sep 3;30(9):1619-1622. doi: 10.1093/ibd/izad190. PMID: 37665778.

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Research summary for “Primary care-based alcohol screening and alcohol use among transgender and cisgender adults in an integrated health system”, published in Am J Prev Med, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Primary care-based alcohol screening and alcohol use among transgender and cisgender adults in an integrated health system

Authors: He S, Darby-McClure R, Hirschtritt ME, Sterling SA, Silverberg MJ, Leyden WA, Shu AH, Andrewson TS, Palzes VA.

Published in: Am J Prev Med. 2025 Dec 23:108240. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2025.108240. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41448286.

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Research summary for “Primary care-based alcohol screening and alcohol use among transgender and cisgender adults in an integrated health system”, published in Am J Prev Med, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Primary care-based alcohol screening and alcohol use among transgender and cisgender adults in an integrated health system

Authors: He S, Darby-McClure R, Hirschtritt ME, Sterling SA, Silverberg MJ, Leyden WA, Shu AH, Andrewson TS, Palzes VA.

Published in: Am J Prev Med. 2025 Dec 23:108240. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2025.108240. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41448286.

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Research summary for “Analysis of factors associated with group Behavioral Health Education (BHE) usage in older adults: Focusing on BHE utilization level and pandemic-related timeframes”, published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Analysis of factors associated with group Behavioral Health Education (BHE) usage in older adults: Focusing on BHE utilization level and pandemic-related timeframes

Authors: Maben AJ, Zhao Y, Sosa EM, Ramalingam ND, Hirschtritt ME, Maygren DJ.

Published in: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus. 2026 Jun 30:100312.

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Research summary for “Psychotic-spectrum disorders with comorbid anxiety are predisposing factors for Parkinson's disease in a case-control study”, published in Perm J, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Psychotic-spectrum disorders with comorbid anxiety are predisposing factors for Parkinson’s disease in a case-control study

Authors: Shvartsur A, Peterman K, Ramalingam ND, Eyal R, Khandhar S, Medina M, Hirschtritt ME.

Published in: Perm J. 2025 Mar 14;29(1):102-107. doi: 10.7812/TPP/24.131. Epub 2025 Jan 12. PMID: 39799392; PMCID: PMC11907661.

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Conference Presentations

Interactions of gender identity and social factors in unhealthy alcohol use

Authors: Avila S, Ramalingam N, He S, Darby-McClure R, Hirschtritt ME, Sterling SA, Silverberg MJ, Leyden WA, Shu AH, Andrewson TS, Palzes VA, Obrutu OE.

Presented at: American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference, April 23-26, 2026.

Changes in clinical resource utilization after participation in the intensive outpatient program (IOP) for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC)

Authors: Brown K, Wei J, Lingafelter N, Hirschtritt M, Altman A.

Presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, May 23, 2023.

Response and remission rates of patients with bipolar depression treated with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS/ TMS) at community-based outpatient clinics in Northern California

Authors: Constant A, Bongale R, Roybal BO.

Presented at: American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference, October 15-18, 2025.

Longitudinal analysis of symptom improvement in patients with bipolar depression treated with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

Authors: Constant A, Ibrahim Y, Roybal B, Bongale R, Han B, Harris B, Ridout S.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, May 1, 2025.

Demographic and clinical factors associated with unhealthy alcohol use among transgender adults in a large, integrated health system

Authors: He S, Palzes V, Hirschtritt M, Darby-McClure R, Leyden W, Andrewson T, Shu A, Silverberg M, Sterling S, Obrutu O.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Academy of Medical Educators East Bay Research Symposium, April 15, 2026.

Demographic and clinical factors associated with unhealthy alcohol use among transgender adults in a large, integrated health system

Authors: He S, Palzes VA, Hirschtritt ME, Darby-McClure R, Silverberg M, Sterling SA, Leyden WA, Andrewson TS, Shu AH, Obrutu OE.

Presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, May 16-20, 2026.

Geographical correlations between Google search for alcoholic beverage and alcohol-related emergency department encounters

Authors: Houk-Syau S, Xu RH, Folck B, Tucker LY, Harris B, Young-Wolff K, Hsin H.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, March 30, 2023.

Impact of language barriers on length of stay and readmission at a psychiatry hospital in Kaiser Permanente Northern California from 2018 to 2021

Authors: Hsu L-C, Stram D, Yang Z.

Presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, May 19, 2023.

Response and remission rates of bipolar depression patients treated with TMS at community-based outpatient clinics in a large healthcare system

Authors: Ibrahim Y, Bongale R, Han B, Ordonez Roybal B.

Presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, May 20, 2023.

Changes in acute psychiatric care utilization after participation in an intensive outpatient program for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder

Authors: Lingafelter N, Brown K, Hirschtritt M, Wei J, Ramalingam N, Altman A.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Comparative analysis of antidepressant prescription fills versus diabetes prescription fills in patients with comorbid mental health diagnoses and diabetes

Authors: Phan K, Shen L, Lyons L, Harris B, Hsin H.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California SCOPE Scholarly Symposium, March 30, 2023.

Behavioral health education use among older adult patients

Authors: Sosa E, Zhao Y, Maben A, Maygren D, Ramalingam N, Hirschtritt M.

Presented at: Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society, May 9, 2025.

Behavioral health education use among older adult patients

Authors: Sosa E, Zhao Y, Maben A, Ramalingam N, Hirschtritt M, Maygren D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, March 27, 2025.

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Radiology

Conference Presentations

Evaluating safety and efficacy of current imaging guidelines for gallbladder polyps

Authors: Liao G, Nayak S, Chang E, Danialan R, Pang O, Fink D.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Interprofessional Research Week, May 13, 2025.

Curb your gallbladder polyp surveillance enthusiasm: What did over half a million sonograms teach us?

Authors: Nayak S, Liao G, Fink D, Chang E.

Presented at: Annual Meeting of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound, October 10, 2025.

Curb your gallbladder polyp surveillance enthusiasm: What did over half a million sonograms teach us?

Authors: Nayak S, Liao G, Fink D, Chang E.

Presented at: Radiology Conference and Annual Meeting, November 30-December 4, 2025.

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Rehabilitation

Conference Presentations

The path to caregiving: an innovative model of care delivery

Authors: Camicia M, Lutz B, Stram D, Tucker LY, Ray C, Theodore B.

Presented at: American Nurses Credentialing Center National Magnet Conference, October 12, 2023.

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Rheumatology

Conference Presentations

DMARD adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic and association with risk of COVID-19 infection

Authors: Selvam T, Peterman K, Hagshenas A, Liu L.

Presented at: American College of Rheumatology, November 10, 2023.

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Thoracic Surgery

Publications

Research summary for “Real-world utilization of adjuvant nivolumab among esophageal cancer patients at a large integrated health system”, published in JTCVS Open, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Real-world utilization of adjuvant nivolumab among esophageal cancer patients at a large integrated health system

Authors: Gochi AM, Jeffs S, Hung YY, Yang J, Wang T, Okano G, Rosenblatt L, Villacorta R, Velotta JB.

Published in: JTCVS Open. 2025 Oct 15;28:632-653. doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2025.10.003. PMID: 41473061; PMCID: PMC12745132.

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Research summary for “Evaluating lung cancer screening disparities in an integrated healthcare system: Barriers and opportunities”, published in Front Oncol, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Evaluating lung cancer screening disparities in an integrated healthcare system: Barriers and opportunities

Authors: Javier C, Jiang SF, Philippe J, Arana I, Velotta J.

Published in: Front Oncol. 2025 Aug 22;15:1601458. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1601458. PMID: 40919136; PMCID: PMC12411495.

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Research summary for “Pneumothorax in COVID-19: A negative prognostic indicator for in-hospital mortality”, published in J Surg Res, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Pneumothorax in COVID-19: A negative prognostic indicator for in-hospital mortality

Authors: Susai CJ, Hung YY, Burapachaisri K, Marquez A, Ramalingam N, Velotta JB.

Published in: J Surg Res. 2026 May;321:323-332. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2026.01.026. Epub 2026 Mar 31. PMID: 41921470.

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Conference Presentations

Real-world outcomes of multimodal treatment for pleural mesothelioma: Results from a high-volume integrated regional center

Authors: Baskin A, Levine K, Hung YY, Banks K, Suga M, Velotta J.

Presented at: International Thoracic Surgical Oncology Summit, September 26, 2025.

Real world utilization of adjuvant nivolumab among esophageal cancer patients at a large integrated health system

Authors: Gochi A, Jeffs S, Hung YY, Yang J, Kakehi S, Rosenblatt L, Okano G, Wang T, Velotta J.

Presented at: Western Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting, June 28, 2025.

Increased risk of primary lung cancer after breast cancer: A propensity-matched cohort study from a large integrated health system

Authors: Gochi A, Wang T, Kwak H, Perez H, Perez A, Valderrama A, Liang E, Velotta J.

Presented at: Annual Meeting of the Society of Asian Academic Surgeons, September 10-11, 2026.

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Urogynecology

Publications

Research summary for “Implication of Neighborhood Deprivation Index on pelvic organ prolapse management”, published in Urogynecology (Phila), 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Implication of Neighborhood Deprivation Index on pelvic organ prolapse management

Authors: Alagh A, Ramm O, Lyon LL, Ritterman Weintraub ML, Shatkin-Margolis A.

Published in: Urogynecology (Phila). 2024 Mar 7. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001501. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38465980.

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Research summary for “Antimuscarinic use and dementia incidence in women with overactive bladder”, published in Urogynecology (Phila), 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Antimuscarinic use and dementia incidence in women with overactive bladder

Authors: Painter C, Stram D, Velasco V, Cheng W, Korn A, Ramm O.

Published in: Urogynecology (Phila). 2025 Nov 25. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001708. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41329613.

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Research summary for “Effect of postoperative weight change on outcomes after midurethral sling”, published in Urogynecology (Phila), 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Effect of postoperative weight change on outcomes after midurethral sling

Authors: Toro Bejarano M, Patel MS, Obrutu O, Ramm O.

Published in: Urogynecology (Phila). 2026 Sep 1. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001919. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42679172.

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Research summary for “Retropubic versus transobturator midurethral slings at time of colpocleisis”, published in Urogynecology (Phila), 2024, showing the study team and key findings.

Retropubic versus transobturator midurethral slings at time of colpocleisis

Authors: Wong JWH, Stram DA, Patel MS.

Published in: Urogynecology (Phila). 2024 May 15. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001509. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38747626.

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Research summary for “Increased vaginal cuff dehiscence among gender diverse people on testosterone”, published in Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Increased vaginal cuff dehiscence among gender diverse people on testosterone

Authors: Wong JWH, Xu RH, Vega S, Stephens J, Ritterman Weintraub M, Tucker LY, Ramm O, Zaritsky EF.

Published in: Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Mar 27:S0002-9378(25)00173-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2025.03.027. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40157523.

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Conference Presentations

Implication of neighborhood deprivation index on pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis and management

Authors: Alagh A, Lyon L, Ramm O, Ritterman Weintraub M, Shatkin-Margolis A.

Presented at: American Urogynecologic Society Pelvic Floor Disorders Week, October 4, 2023.

Impact of postoperative weight change on mid-urethral sling outcomes

Authors: Bejarano MT, Ramm O, Obrutu O, Patel M.

Presented at: American Urological Association Annual Meeting, May 15-18, 2026.

Urogenital pain disorders are associated with childhood trauma

Authors: Saad J, Malekyan C, Deraleau E, Tucker LY, Hen E, Ramm O.

Presented at: American Urogynecologic Society Pelvic Floor Disorders Week, October 25, 2024.

Adverse childhood experiences and urogenital pain/irritative voiding symptoms

Authors: Saad J, Malekyan C, Deraleau E, Tucker L-Y, Hen E, Ramm O.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 5, 2025.

Implications of neighborhood deprivation index on post-operative complications after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery

Authors: Toro M, Deraleau E, Malekyan C.

Presented at: Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, March 30-April 2, 2025.

Retropubic versus transobturator midurethral sling with concomitant colpocleisis

Authors: Wong J, Stram D, Patel M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente Northern California Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Symposium, April 29, 2023.

Increased vaginal cuff dehiscence among gender diverse people on testosterone

Authors: Wong J, Vega S, Xu RH, Ramm O, Weintraub ML, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Increased vaginal cuff dehiscence among gender diverse people on testosterone

Authors: Wong J, Xu RH, Zaritsky E.

Presented at: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 19, 2023.

Retropubic versus transobturator midurethral sling with concomitant colpocleisis

Authors: Wong JW, Stram D, Patel M.

Presented at: Kaiser Permanente East Bay Academy of Medical Educators Research and Scholarship Symposium, May 11, 2023.

Retropubic versus transobturator midurethral sling with concomitant colpocleisis

Authors: Wong JW, Stram DA, Patel MS.

Presented at: American Urogynecologic Society Pelvic Floor Disorders Week, October 4, 2023.

Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the maintenance treatment of overactive bladder

Authors: Wong JW, Stram DA, Patel MS.

Presented at: American Urogynecologic Society Pelvic Floor Disorders Week, October 4, 2023.

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Urology

Conference Presentations

Relationship of environmental exposures and spatial clusters of bladder transitional cell carcinoma

Authors: Belani J, Wei J, Pilato C, Voelkel J, Harzstark A, Presti J.

Presented at: American Urological Association Annual Meeting 2025, April 28, 2025.

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Vascular Surgery

Conference Presentations

New developments in carotid disease and its treatment: A new look at the treatment of asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) and other carotid topics

Authors: Chang R, Tucker LY.

Presented at: Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues, November 18, 2025.

Contralateral carotid artery surveillance following carotid endarterectomy: Long-term results from a large integrated regional health system

Authors: Flanagan CP, Tucker LY, Lancaster EM, Rothenberg KA, Avins AL, Nguyen-Huynh M, Chang RW.

Presented at: Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting, June 14, 2023.

Contralateral carotid artery surveillance following carotid endarterectomy: Long-term results from a large integrated regional health system

Authors: Flanagan CP, Tucker LY, Lancaster EM, Rothenberg KA, Avins AL, Nguyen-Huynh M, Chang RW.

Presented at: Western Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting, September 9, 2023.

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Women’s Health

Publications

Research summary for “Incidence of ectopic pregnancy and diagnostic accuracy of ectopic pregnancy screening criteria among people seeking versus not seeking abortion: A retrospective case-control study”, published in Womens Health Issues, 2025, showing the study team and key findings.

Incidence of ectopic pregnancy and diagnostic accuracy of ectopic pregnancy screening criteria among people seeking versus not seeking abortion: A retrospective case-control study

Authors: Biggs MA, Armstrong MA, Tucker LY, Kaller S, Rabbani J, Lee JW, Chillemi G, Grossman D.

Published in: Womens Health Issues. 2025 Nov-Dec;35(6):475-484. doi: 10.1016/j.whi.2025.08.006. Epub 2025 Oct 6. PMID: 41058421.

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Risks of uterine perforation and expulsion associated with intrauterine devices

Authors: Fassett MJ, Reed SD, Rothman KJ, Pisa F, Schoendorf J, Wahdan Y, Peipert JF, Gatz J, Ritchey ME, Armstrong MA, Raine-Bennett T, Postlethwaite D, Getahun D, Shi JM, Xie F, Chiu VY, Im TM, Takhar HS, Wang J, Anthony MS.

Published in: Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Sep 1;142(3):641-651. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005299. Epub 2023 Aug 3. PMID: 37535968; PMCID: PMC10424817.

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Research summary for “Home cervical cancer screening uptake in a large community-based general screening population”, published in JAMA Netw Open, 2026, showing the study team and key findings.

Home cervical cancer screening uptake in a large community-based general screening population

Authors: Suh-Burgmann EJ, Hung YY, Seo T, Carlson K, Schmittdiel JA.

Published in: JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Jun 1;9(6):e2620343. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.20343. PMID: 42360747; PMCID: PMC13309860.

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