STAT writes about new blood tests capable of detecting biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are otherwise symptom-free. Joseph Quinn, M.D., says: “That’s where the availability of home tests for Alzheimer’s disease become challenging because you can have somebody who may have biomarker evidence of Alzheimer pathology, no symptoms at all, maybe they’re not going to be symptomatic for a decade or more. And if they get the information that they have Alzheimer’s disease, it can lead to suboptimal life decisions.”

Animal research led by OHSU and Oregon State University finds a new drug delivery system shows promise for increasing the efficacy of methotrexate, the medicine used to treat ectopic pregnancies.

Researchers from OHSU and the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy have developed a drug delivery system that shows promise for greatly enhancing the efficacy of the medicine given to women with the life-threatening condition of ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the lining of the uterus.

"On Saturday, a life was tragically cut short by gun violence at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Our hearts are with the many people who are impacted by this tragic event. Oregon Health & Science University is doing everything possible to support our colleagues at Legacy Health. OHSU’s Department of Public Safety is closely monitoring the incident at Good Samaritan and remains committed to supporting and protecting OHSU health care professionals, patients and staff. The department regularly assesses our policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all who seek and provide care at OHSU."

In a story about how Oregon educational institutions are helping address the state’s nursing shortage, Susan Bakewell Sachs, Ph.D., RN, describes OHSU efforts to increase the number of nurse educators as well as nursing students and graduates.

The OHSU Center for Reproductive Health Equity is among several Oregon health care providers to receive $5 million in grants designed to increase access to abortion.

The Portland music community came together for a fundraiser for their friend currently battling acute myeloid leukemia at OHSU. He says: “This cancer fight for my life has taken me to some dark places, but I believe in miracles. I keep myself positive with the help of my incredible medical team at OHSU and the love and support of my friends, loved ones and community.”

A multi-center study led by Geolani Dy, M.D., seeks to better support transgender patients before they undergo gender-affirming vaginoplasty by evaluating how a virtual peer support program can prepare patients for surgery. Dy says: “The support of loved ones can help any patient recover after surgery. We know that peer support can be particularly helpful for those receiving gender-affirming care."

Columbia Memorial Hospital announces that John Mansfield, M.D., has joined the Columbia Memorial Hospital-Oregon Health & Science University Health Urology Clinic.

The Lund Report highlights concerns with the state of Oregon's plans to pay $3 million for mental health centers. In response to the idea of staffing the centers with peers who’ve experienced mental health crises themselves, Jonathan Betlinski, M.D., says that sometimes instead of medications or structured environments, people in crisis just need a break and to be around people like them.