Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center

Advanced CT Myelography for Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

An understanding of the different types of cerebrospinal fluid leaks that cause spontaneous intracranial hypotension is necessary to provide a tailored approach to CT myelography and for interpretation of the resulting images.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Long-Term Glycemic and Kidney Outcomes

Importance Real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) improves short-term glycemic control in diabetes. However, scant evidence exists regarding rtCGM’s longer-term benefits for glycemia or kidney health. Objective To evaluate whether rtCGM initiation and sustained use is as...

Detecting the drip: pediatric neuroradiologist guide to spinal CSF leaks

Abstract Pediatric spinal CSF leaks are uncommon and encompass a spectrum of leak types with distinct imaging findings, diagnostic pathways, and treatment strategies. Brain and spine MRI guide the evaluation of suspected CSF leaks and the selection of advanced imaging techniques...

Digital Outreach to Improve Statin Refills in Patients With Low Statin Adherence

Importance Statin nonadherence is a leading, addressable driver of preventable cardiovascular events. Although health systems routinely use outreach to promote preventive care, most strategies are static and lack evidence from randomized clinical trials. Objective To determine wh...