UroToday covers a new study led by Kerri Winters-Stone, Ph.D., Deanne Tibbits, Ph.D., and others that finds androgen deprivation therapy increases the risk of frailty, falls and poor physical functioning in older adults with prostate cancer.

In an article about five health changes to try in the new year, Kerry Kuehl, M.D., says a study he led found tart cherries contain antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties: “The equivalency of the pain reduction was … about 800 milligrams of ibuprofen.”

In an article about five health changes to try in the new year, Kerry Kuehl, M.D., says a study he led found tart cherries contain antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties: “The equivalency of the pain reduction was … about 800 milligrams of ibuprofen.”

OHSU and the greater community mourn the passing of Albert Starr, M.D., a giant in the field of cardiovascular medicine whose groundbreaking career spanned more than half a century. Steve Stadum, J.D., says, “Albert Starr embodied the highest qualities of a physician, an innovator and a teacher. Through his commitment, he touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients and families over the years.”

Parade highlights common symptoms of colorectal cancer. David Clarke, M.D., notes that bright red blood can be a sign of tumors near the anus, whereas darker blood can signal tumors developing further up the digestive tract.

A Woman’s World article about boosting health during the holiday season cites OHSU research on social connection and emotional well-being.

The Food for Health Network, established this fall as a collaboration between OHSU Doernbecher’s Nourish team and the Portland Open Bible Community Pantry, works to ensure families discharged from Doernbecher have access to healthy, culturally appropriate, fresh food to help them heal.

Jeff Tyner, Ph.D., discusses his team’s ongoing collaboration with the Portland Police Bureau, encouraging a data-driven approach to recovering stolen vehicles. Tyner says, “In some cases, there can be adaptations that occur that allow (cancer) cells to evade therapy, and then we observe drug resistance. We can observe very similar principles at play with the stolen vehicle operations where selective pressures are applied; perhaps words get out about it and things change and behaviors adapt.”

OHSU and the greater community mourn the passing of Albert Starr, M.D., a giant in the field of cardiovascular medicine whose groundbreaking career spanned more than half a century. Steve Stadum, J.D., says, “Albert Starr embodied the highest qualities of a physician, an innovator and a teacher. Through his commitment, he touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients and families over the years.”

OHSU and the greater community mourn the passing of Albert Starr, M.D., a giant in the field of cardiovascular medicine whose groundbreaking career spanned more than half a century. Steve Stadum, J.D., says, “Albert Starr embodied the highest qualities of a physician, an innovator and a teacher. Through his commitment, he touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients and families over the years.”