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OHSU studies impacts of COVID-19 infection, vaccination on immune system during pregnancy, lactation
April 15, 2021
Researchers aim to improve knowledge of immune system response throughout pregnancy, in the first year of life for pregnant individuals, their offspring.
Consumer input may improve health outcomes for Medicaid enrollees, study finds
April 01, 2021
OHSU researchers interview program leaders across 14 states, identify ways to improve service delivery.
HIV vaccine candidate’s mysteries unlocked 20 years later
March 25, 2021
Highly effective cytomegalovirus-based vaccine explained in new scientific studies.
Black patients using Medicare are less likely to receive joint replacement services, study finds
March 23, 2021
Despite improved health outcomes, barriers to care remain under Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model.
AI correctly diagnoses vision-threatening condition in babies in India
March 22, 2021
Results indicate algorithm may not have racial bias found in other artificial intelligence technologies.
Study suggests role of sleep in healing traumatic brain injuries
March 12, 2021
Technique developed at OHSU measures brain’s waste-clearance system through MRIs.
OHSU receives $2.5 million for cancer research from Kuni Foundation
March 05, 2021
Grants will help advance low-cost blood biopsies, introduce underrepresented high school students to careers in cancer research, treatment and prevention.
Pandemic ratchets up pressure on people with substance use disorder
March 04, 2021
OHSU research concludes that health systems should incorporate the voices of marginalized patients to alleviate suffering and address systemic needs.
OHSU study advances field of precision medicine
February 25, 2021
Cell tracking technique helps uncover how diseases progress, alter healthy tissues.
Study finds changes in gut microbiome connected to Alzheimer’s-like behavior
February 25, 2021
OHSU-led research in mice expands understanding of the critical role of microbes in the body.
Study confirms virus variants reduce protection against COVID-19
April 20, 2021
A new laboratory study from Oregon Health & Science University finds that blood serum drawn from people previously vaccinated or naturally infected show “significantly reduced” defense against two widely circulating variants of the novel coronavirus...
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 ...
Vaccination protects previously infected people from coronavirus variants
April 30, 2021
New laboratory research at OHSU is compelling reason to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Treating addiction as a brain disease
May 05, 2021
Research Week 2021: OHSU researcher combines science, personal experience to better understand neurological impacts of substance abuse.
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.
Restricting Diet May Reverse Early-Stage Parkinson's
November 14, 2005
A new Oregon Health & Science University and Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center study suggests that early-stage Parkinson's disease patients who lower their calorie intake may boost levels of an essential brain chemical lost from the ...
Sexual, gender minority health researcher has a keen eye on quantitative data
May 07, 2021
Interviews provide important interpretive data, including the “why” behind what’s happening.
Study suggests serotonin may worsen tinnitus
August 22, 2017
Study indicates that a common class of antidepressants may worsen tinnitus.
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.
Imaging tumors, improving outcomes
May 04, 2021
Research Week 2021: Neuroradiologist Ramon Barajas focuses on improving techniques to measure brain tumors .