COVID-19 fattens up our body’s cells to fuel its viral takeover
Compounds that cut off the flow of fatty fuel stop the virus from replicating in the lab, OHSU researchers find.
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Forecast shows importance of Oregonians sticking to public health measures.
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Projection also accounts for importance of maintaining public health measures, including indoor masking.
Feb. 3 forecast shows COVID-19 hospitalizations reaching peak in Oregon
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OHSU forecaster credits Oregonians for reducing infections, lowering per-capita hospitalizations compared with other states.
Jan. 28 forecast indicates Oregon COVID-19 hospitalizations may be reaching peak
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Jan. 13 COVID-19 forecast continues to show severe strain on Oregon hospitals
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Laboratory research is a collaboration of researchers at OHSU, Oregon State University.
Jan. 6 COVID-19 forecast continues to project severe strain on Oregon hospitals
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OHSU laboratory research compares routes to immunity involving vaccination.
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Compounds that cut off the flow of fatty fuel stop the virus from replicating in the lab, OHSU researchers find.
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OHSU launches Long COVID-19 Program to better serve patients with chronic coronavirus symptoms
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Patients can receive comprehensive care from collaborative health care team using current best practices.
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While physical effects are widely known, mental health has been overlooked; OHSU Long COVID-19 Program unique in offering counseling and peer support.