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OHSU clinical trial validates new, FDA-cleared technique for knee repair
April 12, 2023
This week’s FDA granting of marketing authorization of implantable shock absorber marks first new surgical treatment in decades for osteoarthritis of the knee.
Global study finds some women experience heavier menstrual flow after COVID-19 vaccination
April 10, 2023
Researchers emphasize changes are small, typically return to normal in next menstrual cycle.
Gene therapy allows teen to see snowflakes for the first time
April 05, 2023
OHSU Casey Eye Institute part of clinical trial evaluating potential treatment for inherited blindness.
Contraception use varies significantly by where people live
April 03, 2023
OHSU researchers warn that efforts underway to restrict reproductive health care will only exacerbate inequities.
Medicaid reimbursement for mental health varies widely across states
April 03, 2023
OHSU study reveals fivefold difference in some Medicaid reimbursement rates for mental health services.
OHSU strongly recommends masks in health care settings
March 31, 2023
Masks will still be required in certain areas, after April 3.
MRI innovation for the first time reveals cells’ energy activity in organs and tissues
March 31, 2023
OHSU research opens up new possibilities for brain imaging, detecting cancer, monitoring treatment.
Twins facing life-threatening condition go home healthy thanks to OHSU fetal surgery team
March 30, 2023
On National Doctors’ Day, family’s experience highlights compassionate health care team, innovative care at OHSU Doernbecher.
Lab-made antibodies offer potential cure for yellow fever
March 29, 2023
Climate change likely to make yellow fever more common; OHSU collaborates to eliminate virus in animal model.
Tobacco use assessments dropped during COVID-19 pandemic, have not recovered
March 28, 2023
OHSU leads national study on how pandemic affected patient discussions about tobacco use; funded in part by the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Moonshot initiative.