Kristina Haley, M.D., joins The Puberty Podcast to discuss a range of bleeding issues, including heavy periods, clotting and anemia.

Modeling data suggest the decision to grant personhood status to embryos in Alabama was associated with hundreds fewer IVF cycles and live births and poorer quality of life. David Monroe, M.D., says. “The ruling immediately had consequences for women and providers in that state … . When looking at policies, we should address IVF access in ways that improve health.”

Scientists share updates on a proof-of-concept of gene editing for transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy ATTR-CM. Ahmad Masri, M.D., says, “The majority of the patients, if not all of them, as far as we've seen from the data, had TTR suppression or knockdown or silencing by more than 90% and that's with a single administration, regardless of the dose that was chosen. Overall, from the data presented it seems to [be] a safe strategy.”

In a Columbia Gorge News column, Rosie Platt highlights the 75th anniversary of the Oregon State Elks Association covering the cost of children’s vision screenings through the Elks Preschool Vision Screening Program.

Six young patients revealed their personally designed Nike sneakers on Friday, Oct. 18, raising more than $1.5 million to support life-saving care and leading-edge research at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Dana Braner, M.D., says, “As we celebrate Doernbecher Freestyle’s 20th anniversary, we also reflect on two extraordinary decades of hope and healing. Each year I am amazed by the strength of these kids, as well as the incredible generosity of our community. This program allows us to support families in need and provide specialized care unavailable anywhere else in the region, and we’re so grateful to everyone who makes this possible.”

Six young patients revealed their personally designed Nike sneakers on Friday, Oct. 18, raising more than $1.5 million to support life-saving care and leading-edge research at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Dana Braner, M.D., says, “As we celebrate Doernbecher Freestyle’s 20th anniversary, we also reflect on two extraordinary decades of hope and healing. Each year I am amazed by the strength of these kids, as well as the incredible generosity of our community. This program allows us to support families in need and provide specialized care unavailable anywhere else in the region, and we’re so grateful to everyone who makes this possible.”

Six young patients revealed their personally designed Nike sneakers on Friday, Oct. 18, raising more than $1.5 million to support life-saving care and leading-edge research at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Dana Braner, M.D., says, “As we celebrate Doernbecher Freestyle’s 20th anniversary, we also reflect on two extraordinary decades of hope and healing. Each year I am amazed by the strength of these kids, as well as the incredible generosity of our community. This program allows us to support families in need and provide specialized care unavailable anywhere else in the region, and we’re so grateful to everyone who makes this possible.”

In an American Society for Reproductive Medicine podcast, Maria Rodriguez, M.D., highlights policy solutions for equitable contraceptive access, emphasizing the role of social determinants in reproductive health.

A collaborative study among OHSU and VA Portland researchers finds a possible connection between hearing loss and Parkinson’s disease, and suggests that veterans who are fitted with a hearing aid within two years of hearing loss appear to lower the risk of developing Parkinson’s.

A collaborative study among OHSU and VA Portland researchers finds a possible connection between hearing loss and Parkinson’s disease, and suggests that veterans who are fitted with a hearing aid within two years of hearing loss appear to lower the risk of developing Parkinson’s.