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The surprising new idea about ADHD

The Washington Post October 08, 2026
The Washington Post reports on how disruptions to the body’s circadian rhythms may be connected to ADHD. Jonathan Emens, M.D., says, “Our positive moods peak during the daytime and our negative moods are the worst in the middle of the night.”

Lawmaker wants more safeguards for kids and cannabis

The Lund Report October 08, 2026
Lawmakers’ efforts to curb cannabis use among children and adolescents mentions research by Bonnie Nagel, Ph.D., whose work shows that long-term cannabis use can show a decrease in memory and executive functioning.

OHSU and Legacy spotlight new tools in breast cancer care

Portland Business Journal October 08, 2026
Portland Business Journal reports on new tools in breast cancer care, including precision medicine, that have increased survival rates. Esther Chong, M.D., says, “Within the past five years or so, there’s just been so many different types of treatments approved and so many different tools in our arsenal that we can use to attack breast cancer in various different ways.”

As Medicaid coverage shrinks, charity care has to grow

West Virginia Watch October 07, 2026
West Virginia Watch highlights impacts of H.R.1., noting impacts to patient access and care. The story notes that at OHSU, presumptive screening raised the share of patients identified as eligible for financial assistance from 12% to 64%.
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