OHSU News

Happy Friday. Here are your latest headlines from OHSU NewsFor more on OHSU discoveries, health care, education and innovation, visit our OHSU News Media Kits.

Roseburg-based Ford family makes $16 million gift to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital to advance research and treatment of pediatric neuromuscular disorders

Roseburg-based Ford family makes $16 million gift to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital to advance research and treatment of pediatric neuromuscular disorders

Gift will establish the Ramberg Ford Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders Center at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
Telehealth plus local peer support boosts treatment success for hepatitis C in rural patients

Telehealth plus local peer support boosts treatment success for hepatitis C in rural patients

OHSU-led study in rural Oregon finds 66% of hard-to-reach patients cleared the virus with peer-assisted telehealth.
OHSU study in neurosurgery patients reveals numerical concepts are processed deep in ancient part of brain

OHSU study in neurosurgery patients reveals numerical concepts are processed deep in ancient part of brain

Thinking about numbers activates area of brain tied to basic functions — important insight for learning, neurological procedures, authors reveal.
Vitamin C boosts placental health, changes gene activity in smokers

Vitamin C boosts placental health, changes gene activity in smokers

OHSU study shows supplement improves blood flow from placenta to fetus in pregnant smokers, bringing it closer to the levels seen in nonsmokers.
Pandemic raised food, housing insecurity in Oregon despite surge in spending

Pandemic raised food, housing insecurity in Oregon despite surge in spending

Survey of Medicare, Medicaid beneficiaries suggests importance of addressing social needs during health care visits to improve health, lower costs.
New OHSU-led trial focuses on treatment in cardiac arrest

New OHSU-led trial focuses on treatment in cardiac arrest

In 3-year pilot trial, regional EMS agencies will try new protocol to improve the speed of treatment.