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OHSU, EMS partnership aims to improve health outcomes for babies who experience cardiac arrest
January 16, 2024
New study reveals gaps in pediatric out-of-hospital emergency care for cardiac arrest; partnership to improve care delivery, training.
New mom says her preemie son ‘saved my life’
January 11, 2024
OHSU, family helps Oregon woman overcome simultaneous heart and bowel health crises.
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute helps address cancer-related needs across Oregon
January 09, 2024
Institute funds 11 local efforts, including teen tobacco cessation program, work to prevent cancer through health literacy, assessment of food insecurity.
Residential addiction treatment for U.S. teens is scarce, expensive
January 08, 2024
OHSU-led study suggests it’s crucial to improve treatment in outpatient settings, including primary care.
Study applies scientific rigor to herbal supplement purported to improve memory, delay dementia
January 04, 2024
OHSU human trial examines effects of the botanical Gotu kola on biomarkers in blood, brain scans
OHSU leads national effort to define, evaluate standards for respectful maternity care
January 02, 2024
Amid U.S. crisis in maternal morbidity, death, researchers establish starting point for standard of care, accountability.
Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care
December 28, 2023
‘The surprising result was that nothing really changed,’ said lead researcher of OHSU-led analysis.
Team conducts first awake spine surgery at OHSU
December 19, 2023
Approach is less invasive, allows faster recovery; patient calls it a great experience.
Couple leaves $13 million gift to support cancer, dermatology research at OHSU
December 13, 2023
OHSU leaders say gift from the estate of George and Helene Ettelson will serve as a ‘vital resource’ for innovative health care research.
Osteosarcoma survivor carves a new path forward
December 07, 2023
Cancer stole her knee; OHSU patient with cancer Rebecca Johnston wouldn’t let it steal her heart.