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7 Sneaky Signs You Could Have Iron Deficiency

Eating Well July 21, 2025
A story by Eating Well on signs of iron deficiency quotes Thomas DeLoughery, M.D., who says, “"I have seen people have iron deficiency anemia for years before it starts to inhibit their day-to-day life.”

Free meal program supports hospital-bound families at OHSU

KOIN-TV July 17, 2025
KOIN-TV covers the Parent Plate program, which provides meals to parents and caregivers of hospital-bound children. The program launched at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in February and has provided 1,774 free meals to an average of 51 families a month.

AI-Powered Tool, OmicsTweezer, Enhances Tumor Tissue Analysis

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News July 17, 2025
OHSU researchers develop a powerful new tool, dubbed OmicsTweezer, that makes it easier to study the mix of cell types in human tissue, which is crucial for understanding diseases such as cancer. Zheng Xia, Ph.D., says, “The tumor microenvironment, made up of diverse cell types that shape tumor development and patient outcomes, has been a longstanding research priority at the Knight Cancer Institute.”

OmicsTweezer: New Tool Improves Cancer Tissue Analysis

World Today News July 17, 2025
OHSU researchers develop a powerful new tool, dubbed OmicsTweezer, that makes it easier to study the mix of cell types in human tissue, which is crucial for understanding diseases such as cancer. Zheng Xia, Ph.D., says, “The tumor microenvironment, made up of diverse cell types that shape tumor development and patient outcomes, has been a longstanding research priority at the Knight Cancer Institute.”

Providers, patients bracing in Oregon as battle over gender care escalates

The Lund Report July 17, 2025
A story by The Lund Report on the federal administration’s actions on gender-affirming care states that OHSU continues to provide the full spectrum of gender-affirming care, including primary care, behavioral health services, hormone therapy and surgery, following evidence-based medical standards, “in compliance with state and federal laws.”

Can Supplements Help With Multiple Sclerosis?

Everyday Health July 17, 2025
An article in Everyday Health on the use of supplements by people with multiple sclerosis quotes Vijayshree Yadav, M.D., “Although there is still evidence that vitamin D is important, high levels may not be as important as we once thought. We are no longer recommending that people with MS should be in the higher range of normal. We are recommending that they be in the mid to lower range of normal, and that is a big difference.”

Maybe It’s Not Just Aging — Maybe It’s Anemia

Katie Couric Media July 17, 2025
An article in KFF Health News on older adults and anemia mentions the Iron Consortium at OHSU convened an international panel on managing iron deficiency and recently published its recommendations.

Maybe It’s Not Just Aging. Maybe It’s Anemia.

Kaiser Family Foundation News July 17, 2025
An article in KFF Health News on older adults and anemia mentions the Iron Consortium at OHSU convened an international panel on managing iron deficiency and recently published its recommendations.
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