Study suggests staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helps combat emerging variants
OHSU is among first to test in a biosafety level 3 laboratory whether vaccine-elicited antibodies block infection of a live virus.
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OHSU forecast projects current surge of respiratory illnesses nearing peak
December 02, 2022
Hospitals will remain under severe strain as the combined surge of RSV, influenza and COVID-19 slowly declines over the next few weeks.
To broaden long COVID care, OHSU prepares primary care providers
November 29, 2022
Easy-to-use guide and statewide, interactive video series help more clinicians better support their patients.
OHSU forecast projects severe strain on Oregon hospitals due to RSV
November 18, 2022
Forecast projects RSV hospitalizations, including infants and toddlers, to peak on Nov. 30.
Global study finds COVID-19 vaccination can affect menstrual cycle
September 27, 2022
Researchers emphasize changes are typically small, temporary, not a cause for concern.
New study reveals breakthrough infections increase immunity to COVID-19
September 22, 2022
Latest OHSU laboratory study finds increasingly potent immune response protects against severe disease even in older adults; potential sea change in pandemic.
New statewide COVID-19 forecast raises concern about flu
September 16, 2022
Drawing from global trends, OHSU forecasts potential for vigorous return of influenza after two-year dip.
COVID-19 fattens up our body’s cells to fuel its viral takeover
June 28, 2022
Compounds that cut off the flow of fatty fuel stop the virus from replicating in the lab, OHSU researchers find.
COVID-19 vaccine now available for children younger than 5
June 21, 2022
OHSU encourages vaccination for young children; both Moderna and Pfizer are safe and effective.
Mental health struggles take toll on people suffering long COVID
June 09, 2022
While physical effects are widely known, mental health has been overlooked; OHSU Long COVID-19 Program unique in offering counseling and peer support.
Booster dose and breakthrough infection provide similar COVID ‘super immunity,’ study finds
April 20, 2022
OHSU laboratory research compares immune response to live virus variants, including omicron.