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Bechien Wu, MD, MPH

November 20, 2020

Seeking early detection for pancreatic cancer

New research focuses on identifying the disease before it becomes advanced, …

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November 20, 2020

New tool helps predict outcomes for COVID-19

A new assessment tool developed by Kaiser Permanente researchers and physician …

Kaiser Permanente physicians and surgeons consulting with each other while looking at a tablet computer.

November 11, 2020

Real-time alerts associated with lower mortality

Kaiser Permanente’s Advance Alert Monitor uses a combination of sophisticated …

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November 11, 2020

Is telehealth right for you?

Members give video visits high marks — and with a few simple tips, you …

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October 15, 2020

Offering seniors and caregivers extra support

With features designed for KP Medicare plan members, a new personal medical …

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September 25, 2020

New risk calculator aids in prostate cancer screening

Created by Kaiser Permanente researchers, the tool is designed to help …

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September 10, 2020

New Virtual Plus care plan in Washington

Kaiser Permanente launches virtual care plan to allow more convenient, …

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August 26, 2020

Fewer patients seeking stroke care during COVID-19

Kaiser Permanente study supports previous research showing that patients …

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August 20, 2020

Atypical femur fractures rise with longer bisphosphonate use

While rare, the risk of atypical femur fractures increases with longer …

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August 19, 2020

Our research advancing COVID-19 prevention and treatment

Kaiser Permanente scientists and clinicians are running clinical trials …

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August 14, 2020

Obesity increases risk of death from COVID-19

Kaiser Permanente study found risk of death from COVID-19 for those who …

An Asian-American man wearing a face mask watching a physician draw a vaccine from a bottle with a needle.

August 12, 2020

Kaiser Permanente joins late-stage COVID-19 vaccine study

The phase 3 clinical trial will test the vaccine in 1,400 adults at sites …

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