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15 neurosurgeons to know

Becker's Spine Review June 09, 2026
Ahmed Raslan, M.D., is mentioned in a Becker’s Spine Review roundup of 15 neurosurgeons to know.

Published data show DFS benefit with aglatimagene besadenovec in localized prostate cancer

Urology Times June 08, 2026
The Urology Times covers new OHSU-led research on localized prostate cancer treatment. Mark Garzotto, M.D., says, “Localized prostate cancer remains an area of significant unmet need, with many patients experiencing disease recurrence after definitive radiotherapy. Innovation in this setting has been limited over the past 2 decades, making these peer-reviewed data particularly important for patients with intermediate- to high-risk localized prostate cancer.”

NEI-Supported Researchers Launch Open-Access Tool to Expand Access to Amblyopia Care for Children

Eye Wire June 04, 2026
Media cover a new open-access clinical decision-support tool designed to help eye care providers diagnose and manage amblyopia in children. Allison Summers, O.D., says, “This online tool quickly distills the relevant literature into individualized treatment advice for busy clinicians anywhere with internet access. ... Those without internet access can utilize the article figures as clinical reference sheets.”

NEI-Supported Researchers Launch Open-Access Tool to Expand Access to Amblyopia Care for Children

Modern Optometry June 04, 2026
Media cover a new open-access clinical decision-support tool designed to help eye care providers diagnose and manage amblyopia in children. Allison Summers, O.D., says, “This online tool quickly distills the relevant literature into individualized treatment advice for busy clinicians anywhere with internet access. ... Those without internet access can utilize the article figures as clinical reference sheets.”

In a first, scientists precisely edit human embryo genes

The New York Times June 04, 2026
New research from Columbia University shows promise for reducing disease-causing mutations in embryos using a gene editing method called “base editing.” Paula Amato, M.D., says, “I am generally supportive of the concept of embryo editing to prevent genetic disease.”

New, Open-Access Tool Guides Pediatric Amblyopia Diagnosis, Management

Neurology Advisor June 03, 2026
Media cover a new open-access clinical decision-support tool designed to help eye care providers diagnose and manage amblyopia in children. Allison Summers, O.D., says, “This online tool quickly distills the relevant literature into individualized treatment advice for busy clinicians anywhere with internet access. ... Those without internet access can utilize the article figures as clinical reference sheets.”

Higher suicide risk noted for certain subgroups of veterans with cancer

MedPage Today June 01, 2026
A large, national study finds veterans diagnosed with cancer face a suicide attempt rate of 203 per 100,000 — significantly higher than the general population — with risk peaking in the first six months after diagnosis and remaining elevated for up to five years, even for those with more treatable cancers. Donald Sullivan, M.D., says, “Our findings really show that suicide risk doesn’t end when treatment ends. For some patients, especially younger veterans and those with certain cancers, the risk remains elevated for years.”
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