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Understanding Lab Test Results | Kaiser Permanente
Lab tests play an important role in your health care. They help your doctor make a diagnosis or treatment decisions. But they may not provide all of the information that your doctor needs. Your doctor will not usually make a decision or diagnosis based only on the results of a lab test, unless the test results are...
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Cardiac Catheterization | Kaiser Permanente
Discusses test used to check your heart and coronary arteries. Covers reasons cardiac catheterization is done. Looks at how to prepare. Explains how the test is done in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (cath lab) by a cardiologist. Covers risks.
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Discover comprehensive healthcare services at your local healthcare facility. Explore our departments and specialties, ensuring top-notch, patient-centered care for all your health needs.
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Urine Test | Kaiser Permanente
A urine test checks different components of urine, a waste product made by the kidneys. It checks the color, clarity (clear or cloudy), odor, concentration, and acidity (pH) of your urine. It also checks your levels of protein, sugar, blood cells, or other substances in your urine. A urine test may be done to help find...
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Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
See full profile of Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital, Seattle, WA for phone number, hours, departments and services
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Occupational Asthma | Kaiser Permanente
What is occupational asthma? Occupational asthma is the most common form of work-related lung disease in many countries. When a person gets asthma as an adult, exposure at work is a likely cause. This type of asthma happens when a person is exposed to certain substances in the workplace. Examples are wood dust...
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Transforming the Medical Record | Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente’s adoption of disruptive technology in the 1970s sparked a health care revolution in diagnostics and recording.
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Capitol Hill South Building | Kaiser Permanente
See full profile of Capitol Hill South Building, Seattle, WA for phone number, hours, departments and services
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Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) | Kaiser Permanente
A spinal tap (also called a lumbar puncture) is a procedure to collect and look at the fluid ( cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. During a spinal tap, a needle is carefully inserted into the spinal canal low in the back (lumbar area). Samples of CSF are collected. The samples are...
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Allergy Tests | Kaiser Permanente
Provides overview of tests used to find out what a person might be allergic to. Covers skin and blood tests. Explains why and how each test is done. Discusses risks. Explains results and offers points to consider before having tests.
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We Help Members Lower Their Risk of Heart Attacks and Stroke...
A Southern California program, powered by our connected care model, is helping our patients start cholesterol-lowering drugs.
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The Permanente Richmond Field Hospital | Kaiser Permanente
Forlorn and all but forgotten, it played a proud role during the World War II home front.
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Stool Analysis | Kaiser Permanente
Discusses stool analysis, a test used to look for bacteria, parasites, or blood in the digestive tract. Covers why and how it is done. Looks at risks. Covers normal and abnormal results.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | Kaiser Permanente
Discusses autism, an autism spectrum disorder (once known as a pervasive developmental disorder). Looks at signs of autism, including problems talking or repetitive behaviors. Covers behavioral and physical exams used to diagnose autism. Covers treatment options.
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Increasing Access to Health Care | Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente launches new mobile health vehicle on Oahu.
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Vitamin B12 Test | Kaiser Permanente
A vitamin B12 test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the blood. The body needs this B vitamin to make blood cells and to maintain a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B12 is found in animal products such as meat, shellfish, milk, cheese, and eggs. Most people who eat animal products are not likely to develop vitamin...
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Kaiser Permanente and NASA — Taking Telemedicine Out of This...
Kaiser Permanente International designs, develop, and test a remote health care delivery system as part of a NASA program for long-duration, manned space missions.
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Marine Toxins | Kaiser Permanente
Marine toxins are chemicals and bacteria that can contaminate certain types of seafood. Eating the seafood may result in food poisoning. The seafood may look, smell, and taste normal. There are five common types of marine toxins, and they all cause different symptoms. Food poisoning through marine toxins is rare. Marine...
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Silverdale Medical Center | Kaiser Permanente
See full profile of Silverdale Medical Center, Silverdale, WA for phone number, hours, departments and services
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Ketone Test | Kaiser Permanente
A ketone test checks for ketones in your blood or urine. Ketones are substances that are made when the body breaks down fat for energy. Normally, your body gets the energy it needs from carbohydrate in your diet. But stored fat is broken down and ketones are made if your diet does not contain enough carbohydrates to...
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Targeting Testicular Cancer by Pooling Knowledge | Kaiser Pe...
Urologists and oncologists work with research and technology partners to ensure high-quality care for patients with this rare cancer.
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hom*ocysteine | Kaiser Permanente
Looks at hom*ocysteine as a test to measure hom*ocysteine in the blood. Covers how test is done and what results mean. Explains what could affect results.
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Behind-The-Scenes Alert System ‘Another Set of Eyes’ | Kaise...
Our Advance Alert Monitor program uses predictive analytics to address serious complications before they happen. It earned an award for quality and patient safety.
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Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stabl...
Guides you through the decision to have angioplasty when you have stable angina. Lists benefits and risks of angioplasty and medical therapy. Explains why lifestyle changes are still important. Includes interactive tool to help you with your decision.
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Screening for Better Health: Medical Care as a Right | Kaise...
When industrial workers joined the health plan, an integrated battery of preliminary examinations was far more useful than periodic checkups.
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