Vitamin C boosts placental health, changes gene activity in smokers
OHSU study shows supplement improves blood flow from placenta to fetus in pregnant smokers, bringing it closer to the levels seen in nonsmokers.
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Vitamin C boosts placental health, changes gene activity in smokers
December 05, 2024
OHSU study shows supplement improves blood flow from placenta to fetus in pregnant smokers, bringing it closer to the levels seen in nonsmokers.
New OHSU-led trial focuses on treatment in cardiac arrest
December 04, 2024
In 3-year pilot trial, regional EMS agencies will try new protocol to improve the speed of treatment.
OHSU study in neurosurgery patients reveals numerical concepts are processed deep in ancient part of brain
December 03, 2024
Thinking about numbers activates area of brain tied to basic functions — important insight for learning, neurological procedures, authors reveal.
Telehealth plus local peer support boosts treatment success for hepatitis C in rural patients
November 27, 2024
OHSU-led study in rural Oregon finds 66% of hard-to-reach patients cleared the virus with peer-assisted telehealth.
Pandemic raised food, housing insecurity in Oregon despite surge in spending
November 25, 2024
Survey of Medicare, Medicaid beneficiaries suggests importance of addressing social needs during health care visits to improve health, lower costs.
Imaging at OHSU: Scientists use advanced imaging in the fight against cancer
November 22, 2024
At OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, patients are front of mind in drive toward cancer early detection, interventions.
OHSU tests CRISPR gene-editing technology to treat deadly heart condition
November 18, 2024
Ken Hawkins, a retired teacher from Grants Pass, is first Oregon participant in phase 3 clinical trial.
Researchers discover connection between failure to repair protective covering around nerves, neuron damage
November 05, 2024
Model developed in study will pave way for more discovery about important but mysterious process.
Medicaid funding for addiction treatment hasn’t curbed overdose deaths
November 04, 2024
OHSU research suggest Medicaid waivers may be necessary but insufficient to tackle the national opioid epidemic.
Investment in pediatric emergency care could save more than 2,100 young lives annually
November 01, 2024
OHSU-led study finds better pediatric readiness in emergency departments could reduce child mortality in EDs by 25%, with modest associated costs.