Recent OHSU research highlights persistent and widening racial disparities in cesarean birth rates in the United States. Marie Boller, M.D., says, “Patient-centered care is essential for improving birth outcomes and ensuring that cesarean decisions are made for the right reasons. Care plans must be individualized, with patients meaningfully involved in conversations about their options.”

OHSU research finds people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Lee Neilson, M.D., says, “If you stop breathing and oxygen is not at a normal level, your neurons are probably not functioning at a normal level either … Add that up night after night, year after year, and it may explain why fixing the problem by using CPAP may build in some resilience against neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s."

OHSU research finds people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Lee Neilson, M.D., says, “If you stop breathing and oxygen is not at a normal level, your neurons are probably not functioning at a normal level either … Add that up night after night, year after year, and it may explain why fixing the problem by using CPAP may build in some resilience against neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s."

OHSU research finds people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Lee Neilson, M.D., says, “If you stop breathing and oxygen is not at a normal level, your neurons are probably not functioning at a normal level either … Add that up night after night, year after year, and it may explain why fixing the problem by using CPAP may build in some resilience against neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s."

Science Line reports on OHSU research that found over-the-counter contraceptive pills may improve access for uninsured and rural populations.

OHSU announces that Tarek Salaway, M.H.A, M.P.H., M.A., is the new executive vice president and chief executive officer of the OHSU Health system.

OHSU announces that Tarek Salaway, M.H.A, M.P.H., M.A., is the new executive vice president and chief executive officer of the OHSU Health system.

Recent OHSU research highlights persistent and widening racial disparities in cesarean birth rates in the United States. Marie Boller, M.D., says, “Patient-centered care is essential for improving birth outcomes and ensuring that cesarean decisions are made for the right reasons. Care plans must be individualized, with patients meaningfully involved in conversations about their options.”

OHSU research finds people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Lee Neilson, M.D., says, “If you stop breathing and oxygen is not at a normal level, your neurons are probably not functioning at a normal level either … Add that up night after night, year after year, and it may explain why fixing the problem by using CPAP may build in some resilience against neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s."

OHSU research finds people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Lee Neilson, M.D., says, “If you stop breathing and oxygen is not at a normal level, your neurons are probably not functioning at a normal level either … Add that up night after night, year after year, and it may explain why fixing the problem by using CPAP may build in some resilience against neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s.”