The ‘Doc’ is in: Assistance dog provides comfort to patients with cancer
‘He’s a good boy. And he brings people joy’: Partnership with Assistance Dogs Northwest expands to Knight Cancer Institute.
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Blood test could reveal transition to cancer in people at risk
April 25, 2022
Test developed by OHSU researchers could enable treatment early, when cancer is more likely to be curable.
New treatment for tremors: Cutting-edge brain surgery with no cutting
April 21, 2022
OHSU becomes the first in Oregon to offer focused ultrasound to immediately relieve symptoms of essential tremor, tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease.
Booster dose and breakthrough infection provide similar COVID ‘super immunity,’ study finds
April 20, 2022
OHSU laboratory research compares immune response to live virus variants, including omicron.
April 30 Prescription drug ‘take-back’ event at OHSU
April 08, 2022
Spring cleaning? Properly dispose of unused or expired medications to help prevent accidental overdoses, environmental harm.
Study: Race, ethnicity impact how children access asthma care
April 07, 2022
Latino/a/x kids are more likely to receive preventive asthma care, Black youth are more likely to receive care in emergency departments.
New research helps explain how inflammation increases COVID-19 vulnerability
April 07, 2022
Study: Lab-made blood vessels get more COVID when inflamed.
Three tips for safe fun in the sun
April 05, 2022
OHSU experts welcome the spring season with advice on using sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, how to perform skin checks.
Giving from the heart
April 04, 2022
A patient-donor’s strong belief in science, knowledge helps OHSU usher in advanced research to help others.
Pandemic drives use of telehealth for mental health care
April 04, 2022
OHSU researchers expect mental health counseling online will endure beyond the pandemic, call for caution to improve disparities in telehealth access