Martha Neuringer, Ph.D., John Brigande, Ph.D., and colleagues have developed the first nonhuman primate model for Usher syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes deafness and blindness. Neurigner says: “It’s our hope and goal that this model will enable us to one day preserve the sight of children with Usher syndrome"

Luiz Bertassoni, D.D.S., Ph.D., and colleagues employ 3D-printing techniques to create small, biologically compatible structures containing cells. Their research explores how cancer metastasizes and how bioprinting could one day create organs for transplantation and more. Haylie Helms, M.S., explains why she bio-prints individual cancer cells in different patterns: “It’s not just the genetic mutations within the cancer that caused it [to form]. It’s also how the cells are arranged. If one cell type is next to a different cell type, that can actually indicate if you’re going to have a better or worse prognosis."

A study led by Thomas Sutton, M.D., sought to better understand disparities in outcomes among more than 8,000 patients with pancreatic cancer. He said: “Patients referred from low-volume to high-volume centers experienced superior outcomes, but socioeconomic, demographic and geographic disparities exist in referral and treatment favoring individuals who are younger and affluent and those located near high-volume centers. High-volume centers should ensure that their patient population reflects that of their catchment area for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.”

KGW-TV reports that Oregon House Bill 2979 would put $20 million toward funding, training and education programs for dental assistants and hygienists, which are in short supply. Caroline Zeller, D.D.S., says, “Truly this is a problem for the entire state. Patients are having to wait a lot longer. Patients that have infected teeth, patients that are in pain.”

A study led by John McConnell, Ph.D., shows hundreds of thousands of Medicaid patients seek mental health care every year in emergency departments across the country rather than in clinics designed to treat them.

A study led by Todd Korthuis, M.D., that found Oregon has a 35% shortage in substance use disorder outpatient treatment facilities, a 60% shortage for inpatient treatment, and a 27% shortage for residential detox facilities, is cited in story about what Measure 110 does/does not pay for.

A study led by Todd Korthuis, M.D., that found Oregon has a 35% shortage in substance use disorder outpatient treatment facilities, a 60% shortage for inpatient treatment, and a 27% shortage for residential detox facilities, is cited in story about what Measure 110 does/does not pay for.

For Heart Month, Public News Service interviews Anthony Muholland, M.N., RN, NE-B, about managing heart failure; he says: "Limiting sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per day or less, limiting fluid intake because fluid retention is a challenge with these patients, monitoring your blood pressure and knowing what your numbers are after you’ve talked about them with your doctor."

Craigan Usher, M.D., discusses the national Adderall shortage and how it's affecting patients in Oregon who rely on the medication to manage symptoms related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Tori Roloff, wife of "Little People Big World" star Zach Roloff share appreciation for OHSU clinical team via social media: "Thank you endlessly to the staff of OHSU for helping @zrollof07 through this entire experience. They were exceptional and we are so grateful to them."