Peter Graven, Ph.D, reports that COVID-related infections and hospitalizations are expected to peak in Oregon in early December, between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

An uptick in RSV has arrived in Oregon, and across the country, much early and stronger than expected. Judith A. Guzman-Cottrill, D.O. shares what symptoms to look for and tips for preventing infection.

To avoid a potentially lengthy and costly litigation process, OHSU reached a settlement for allegations of animal welfare violations from 2018 to 2021.

Quin Denfeld, Ph.D., RN, FAHA, provides outside expert commentary on a study that found chest pain and shortness of breath can indicate heart problems decades into the future: “Prognosticating over 30 years is extremely hard to do. But just recognizing and documenting symptoms, and telling patients ‘this is something to pay attention to,’ seems like an appropriate move.”

Quin Denfeld, Ph.D., RN, FAHA, provides outside expert commentary on a study that found chest pain and shortness of breath can indicate heart problems decades into the future: “Prognosticating over 30 years is extremely hard to do. But just recognizing and documenting symptoms, and telling patients ‘this is something to pay attention to,’ seems like an appropriate move.”

The Doernbecher Freestyle auction returned to an in-person format Oct. 28 for the first time since 2019. This year’s six patient-designers revealed their personally designed Nike collections at the event, which raised over $975,000.

A study led by Blair Peters, M.D., which found the human clitoris has more than 10,000 nerve endings, could help restore nerve function for patients who experienced accidental damage during surgery and also improve sensation for transgender phalloplasty patients. Peters says: “It’s startling to think about more than 10,000 nerve fibers being concentrated in something as small as clitoris.”

A study led by Blair Peters, M.D., which found the human clitoris has more than 10,000 nerve endings, could help restore nerve function for patients who experienced accidental damage during surgery and also improve sensation for transgender phalloplasty patients. Peters says: “It’s startling to think about more than 10,000 nerve fibers being concentrated in something as small as clitoris.”

Karen J. Brasel, M.D, M.P.H., is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, or ACGME, for innovation and improvement in residency and fellowship programs.

A story describing concerns that some teletherapy startups may prioritize profits over quality care, overprescribe ADHD medications and not sufficiently support their mental health professionals quotes Joel Nigg, Ph.D., as saying clinicians need to do thorough assessments to avoid adverse effects from ADHD prescriptions: “Providers can’t be quick. They have to take their time and really do the full evaluation and get the right information.”