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.

Skyline Health Emergency Department in White Salmon, Washington, acquires a leading-edge stroke robot that enables top neurologists with OHSU to provide remote, real-time consultations.

Study co-led by Jae Corman, Ph.D., finds three months after the National Provider Identifier system rolled out two additional gender options — undisclosed and unspecified/another gender identity — 0.7% of clinicians did not select the female or male options.

Scientific American reports on a new study attributing Oregon’s rising rate of illicit drug overdoses to the surge of fentanyl, which arrived on the West Coast later than other areas of the country, and not to the voter initiative that decriminalized drug possession in February 2021. Todd Korthuis, M.D., says, “Fentanyl was the whole story. We need to do a better job lowering the barriers to begin methadone treatment, buprenorphine treatment and creating pathways and systems that support staying on these medications. … This requires an all-hands-on-deck approach from the entire community.”

In recognition of their contributions to the fields of cancer research, and eye disease diagnosis and care, respectively, Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., and David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., are elected to the National Academy of Medicine. “Dr. Huang and Dr. Coussens have made incredible contributions that have sharpened our understanding of complex health and scientific challenges,” said Danny Jacobs, M.D.

In recognition of their contributions to the fields of cancer research, and eye disease diagnosis and care, respectively, Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., and David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., are elected to the National Academy of Medicine. “Dr. Huang and Dr. Coussens have made incredible contributions that have sharpened our understanding of complex health and scientific challenges,” said Danny Jacobs, M.D.

Oregon Tech holds a ribbon-cutting and lab dedication celebration to recognize significant contributions from Sky Lakes Medical Center and the Klamath Medical Service Bureau Foundation to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, which is offered jointly with OHSU.

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.”

Oregon Tech holds a ribbon-cutting and lab dedication celebration to recognize significant contributions from Sky Lakes Medical Center and the Klamath Medical Service Bureau Foundation to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, which is offered jointly with OHSU.