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New insights into dietary salt: The loved, loathed, debated
November 17, 2021
OHSU article in NEJM discusses the controversies around salt intake and high blood pressure.
Honoring the OHSU-VA partnership that continues to pay it forward
November 10, 2021
On Veterans Day, we salute all who served and who continue to do so through participation in medical research that benefits generations to come.
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health awarded $9 million to co-lead study on health disparities, equity
October 27, 2021
Five-year project to examine impacts of guaranteed income, financial training on well-being of Black youth.
OHSU scientist collaborates on new device to enhance sleep
October 27, 2021
Department of Defense-funded project will enroll clinical trial participants at sites in Seattle, Chapel Hill.
Study to investigate stem cell therapy as potential glaucoma treatment
October 12, 2021
NIH awards $6.7M total to research team that includes OHSU Casey Eye Institute.
NIH awards OHSU scientist $1.5 million to understand the molecular basis of touch, hearing
October 05, 2021
OHSU Vollum Institute neuroscientist earns prestigious New Innovator Award for high-risk, high-reward research.
International project seeks to eliminate HIV in kids
September 13, 2021
New strategies to be tested at OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center.
Do COVID-19 vaccines affect your period?
August 30, 2021
OHSU will analyze data from digital birth control, menstrual cycle tracking apps to help determine if links exist.
Study confirms virus variants reduce protection against COVID-19
August 26, 2021
OHSU researchers say findings suggest need to double down on vaccinations, public health measures.
OHSU expands capacity for cancer clinical trials
August 25, 2021
New early-phase clinical trial unit in the Center for Health and Healing Building 2 on South Waterfront centralizes care for cancer patients, provides more research opportunities.
Study shows tetanus shots needed every 30 years, not every 10
March 22, 2016
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University are challenging the convention that tetanus and diphtheria vaccine boosters need to be administered every 10 years. Their paper in Clinical Infectious Diseases recommends that the current adult ...
Understanding the aggressive breast cancers missed by mammogram screening
June 30, 2020
Research by OHSU, Oregon State University points to an aggressive form of breast cancer not detected readily by screening.
Study links vaccine immune response to age
July 21, 2021
New OHSU laboratory research highlights importance of increasing vaccination to protect older vaccinated adults.
New insights into dietary salt: The loved, loathed, debated
November 17, 2021
OHSU article in NEJM discusses the controversies around salt intake and high blood pressure.
Study confirms that inflammation during pregnancy is linked to baby’s brain
April 09, 2018
A machine-learning algorithm can predict long-term brain impact, and may identify early treatment opportunities for children.
New injection could prevent HIV in nonhuman primates
August 04, 2020
Concentrated formula of experimental drug leronlimab to be studied.
Study suggests serotonin may worsen tinnitus
August 22, 2017
Study indicates that a common class of antidepressants may worsen tinnitus.
Study explains what triggers those late-night snack cravings
April 29, 2013
A study published in the most recent version of the journal Obesity found that the body’s internal clock, the circadian system, increases hunger and cravings for sweet, starchy and salty foods in the evenings. While the urge to consume more in the ...
Study to investigate stem cell therapy as potential glaucoma treatment
October 12, 2021
NIH awards $6.7M total to research team that includes OHSU Casey Eye Institute.
Chronic marijuana use alters female reproductive system, may impact successful conception
July 20, 2021
OHSU study finds association between THC, ovulatory disfunction in nonhuman primates.