“There is a huge need for developing new ways of detecting pancreatic cancer early,” says study co-author Jared Fischer, a molecular biologist at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland.

As temperatures dip and winter weather persists throughout Oregon, the Oregon Poison Center at OHSU reminds the public about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning; Rob Hendrickson, M.D., says: “This is the perfect time to check your battery-operated carbon monoxide detector or install one on every level of your home if you haven’t already done so. If you need to use a generator or alternative cooking source, it is extremely important to place them outside, well away from windows, doors and ventilation systems.”

In a Malheur Enterprise story about the need for volunteers to open a warming shelter during extremely cold overnight weather in Ontario, Sean Robinson, M.D., says, “If you guys are in the single digits, rallying the troops or getting local government to do something is of upmost importance, or you’re going to have some deaths on your hands.”

The Lund Report covers new research coauthored by Jane Zhu, M.D., that reveals private equity firms drive up professional fees for gastroenterologists after they sell out: “There are clear reasons why these medical practices might be interested in private equity, and one of those reasons is that private equity gives some market power and leverage to negotiate higher commercial (insurance) rates. … And some might argue that that is actually commensurate to what these practices need to survive and to do well in the current market.”

The Lund Report reports on the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on gender-affirming care and the lawsuit filed by Oregon’s Attorney General, which included a declaration from OHSU outlining potential impacts to the university’s gender-affirming care programs and services. Steve Stadum says: “The executive order on gender-affirming care is very scary for patients and their families. We are continuing to provide this care.”

News covers a lawsuit filed Feb. 10 by the Oregon Attorney General, and at least 22 other attorneys general nationwide, to uphold NIH indirect cost rates; OHSU filed a declaration in support of the AGs’ lawsuit. OPB-Radio reports a federal judge in Massachusetts has granted a temporary restraining order.

News covers a lawsuit filed Feb. 10 by the Oregon Attorney General, and at least 22 other attorneys general nationwide, to uphold NIH indirect cost rates; OHSU filed a declaration in support of the AGs’ lawsuit. OPB-Radio reports a federal judge in Massachusetts has granted a temporary restraining order.

The Lund Report covers a new study co-authored by Jane Zhu, M.D., that drills down on the bills issued by gastroenterologists after private equity buys their practices, finding a 78% jump in professional fees for colonoscopies and other care. Zhu says, “There are clear reasons why these medical practices might be interested in private equity, and one of those reasons is that private equity gives some market power and leverage to negotiate higher commercial rates ... And some might argue that that is actually commensurate to what these practices need to survive and to do well in the current market.”

The Oregon Poison Center reminds the public about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning during a dip in temperatures and persistent winter weather across the state. “This is the perfect time to check your battery-operated carbon monoxide detector or install one on every level of your home if you haven’t already done so,” says Rob Hendrickson, M.D. “If you need to use a generator or alternative cooking source, it is extremely important to place them outside, well away from windows, doors and ventilation systems.”

A new study co-authored by OHSU researcher Jane Zhu drilled down on the bills issued by gastroenterologists after private equity buys their practices, finding a 78% jump in professional fees for colonoscopies and other care.