Coverage of a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into oocytes capable of producing early human embryos continues. Paula Amato, M.D., says, “We know it works in nature, but we don’t fully understand how chromosomes pair and separate correctly. Now we’re trying to recapitulate that in vitro, and it’s incredibly challenging.”

A recent study finds that text-based therapy may be less effective than many expect, highlighting both its potential and its limitations in mental health care. Jane Zhu, M.D., says that while the results are “encouraging,” the study excluded high-risk patients and insurers should be cautious about broad adoption. She says text therapy “could eventually fit into a stepped-care model,” in which patients begin with low-intensity interventions and then, if needed, progress to treatments like medication or specialist care.

OHSU is the first U.S. medical center to use a newly FDA approved incisionless high-frequency focused ultrasound procedure to treat Parkinson’s disease. “This is a huge step forward for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease,” says Daniel Cleary, M.D. “ … It’s another option for people, especially for those who would benefit from DBS but aren’t candidates for the surgery.”

OHSU is the first U.S. medical center to use a newly FDA approved incisionless high-frequency focused ultrasound procedure to treat Parkinson’s disease. “This is a huge step forward for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease,” says Daniel Cleary, M.D. “ … It’s another option for people, especially for those who would benefit from DBS but aren’t candidates for the surgery.”

Everyday Health reports on an OHSU-led study that finds the use of GLP‑1 receptor agonists for weight loss in adults without diabetes was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing early age‑related macular degeneration. OHSU’s Casey Eye Institute led the study showing the association. “We were quite surprised by the strength of the association between GLP-1 medication use and the lower risk of developing macular degeneration,” says Benjamin Young, M.D.

OHSU is the first U.S. medical center to use a newly FDA approved incisionless high-frequency focused ultrasound procedure to treat Parkinson’s disease. “This is a huge step forward for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease,” says Daniel Cleary, M.D. “ … It’s another option for people, especially for those who would benefit from DBS but aren’t candidates for the surgery.”

A collaboration among OHSU, MultiCare Health System and Duke Health uses physician-led governance and data analytics to transform operating room bottlenecks into growth opportunities.

A study led by OHSU’s Casey Eye Institute finds that use of GLP-1 receptor-agonist weight-loss drugs was linked to about 70% lower 10-year risk of age-related cataracts in non-diabetic adults: “These findings raise the possibility that GLP-1 RAs may differentially influence cataract pathogenesis depending on lens region, although the biological basis remains unclear,” the researchers reported.

OHSU President Shereef Elnahal, M.D., urges continued federal support for rural health care, emphasizing the crucial role these hospitals play in maintaining access for Oregon’s remote communities. “If we allow rural health care to collapse, the consequences are profound for families and communities,” he says.

A new OHSU‑led study shows a dangerous strain of E. coli can block the gut’s defense mechanism by preventing infected cells from being expelled. Senior author Isabella Rauch, Ph.D., says: “This study shows that pathogenic bacteria can block infected cells from being pushed out… It’s a completely different strategy from what we’ve seen before."