OHSU News

Happy Friday! Here are the top stories from this week on OHSU News.

Should patients be asleep or awake during brain surgery?

Should patients be asleep or awake during brain surgery?

OHSU study indicates clinical outcomes for deep brain stimulation while patients are asleep are on par or better than surgery while awake.
OHSU students give, learn at Health Care Equity Week Health Fair in Pioneer Courthouse Square

OHSU students give, learn at Health Care Equity Week Health Fair in Pioneer Courthouse Square

Health care students from across the state offered uninsured and underinsured Oregonians access to free health and dental services as part of the annual Health Care Equity Week Health Fair.
Lack of oxygen, not blood flow, delays brain maturation in preterm infants

Lack of oxygen, not blood flow, delays brain maturation in preterm infants

New research from OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital suggests it may be possible to reduce the life-long impacts of brain injury in preterm babies.
OHSU encourages all Oregonians to renew or sign up for health insurance

OHSU encourages all Oregonians to renew or sign up for health insurance

Open enrollment for most insurance plans is currently underway, and OHSU encourages all Oregonians to sign up, renew or change their health care insurance during open enrollment.