OHSU researchers examine a potential link between GLP-1 use and the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration, finding it may offer ocular benefits compared with other weight loss drugs.

The ASCO Post reports on OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute’s record $2 billion donation from Phil and Penny Knight/ OHSU President Shereef Elnahal, M.D., says: “This gift is an unprecedented investment in the millions of lives burdened with cancer, especially patients and families here in Oregon.”

Three OHSU members are recognized by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for “their outstanding work and contributions to graduate medical education”: Brannan O’Neill, M.D., Fatima Salas, M.H.A., and Megan Aylor, M.D.

In response to a study that found men overlook osteoporosis, increasing fracture risks, Eric Orwoll, M.D. says: “There’s a bit of a Superman idea. Men would like to believe they’re indestructible, so a fracture doesn’t have the implication that it should.”

A study led by Seth Crocket, M.D, finds fewer than 60% of procedures use the recommended technique for removing colon polyps smaller than 1 cm: “We expected to find some variations in polypectomy technique, but the results were surprising; overall, cold snare usage was much lower than expected, given that this is the recommended method for removing most small polyps.”

Becker’s Hospital Review names the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute among the top 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs, “advancing cancer care through groundbreaking research, innovative treatments and transformative clinical trials.”

An Oregon middle school accidentally serves pretzels coated in oven cleaner. The Oregon Poison Center confirms it received about 20 related calls, and reminded the public about food prep safety.

The annual partnership between OHSU Doernbecher and Nike raises a record $1.9 million at the auction event. “Freestyle was described to me by many as their favorite event of the year,” said OHSU President Shereef Elnahal, M.D. “Having experienced it for the first time, I agree — the courage and creativity of our patient designers, combined with the talent and support of Nike, generates unforgettable generosity and resources that propel our mission at Doernbecher.”

OHSU researchers examine a potential link between GLP-1 use and the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration, finding it may offer ocular benefits compared with other weight loss drugs.

Volunteer medics provide first aid and supplies to demonstrators during Portland’s “No Kings” protest. In the article, The Lund Report notes that in 2020 OHSU students formed a group to serve as medics at demonstration events.