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NIH selects OHSU Knight Cancer Institute to co-lead largest national database for pediatric cancer, rare disease research

OHSU will collaborate with other other teams to establish a pediatric cancer and rare disease data program--a first for the pediatric research community.

Study in Nature demonstrates method for repairing genes in human embryos that prevents inherited diseases

August 02, 2017

Women can die if doctors treat them like men

August 17, 2017

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Patients with multiple sclerosis may benefit from over-the-counter therapy

By Erik Robinson July 03, 2017

An OHSU pilot study suggests the over-the-counter antioxidant lipoic acid holds promise in improving the lives of patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

Health insurance expansion linked to fewer sudden cardiac arrests

By Ariane Le Chevallier June 28, 2017

A new study shows the incidence of cardiac arrests declined significantly among people who acquired health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory team up to focus on a complex form of leukemia

By Amanda Gibbs June 27, 2017

The Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research (OCCPR) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced the institutes that will comprise the Proteogenomic Translational Research Centers, a group created to collaborate with NCI-sponsored clinical trials.

Technology expert joins the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s center for cancer early detection

By Amanda Gibbs June 22, 2017

Today the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute announced that internationally renowned bioengineering and technology expert Mike Heller, Ph.D., will join the institute’s Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center, or CEDAR, to lead its technology efforts.

Study finds nearly half of female cancer survivors experience symptoms of nerve damage, experience more falls well after treatment

By Amanda Gibbs June 19, 2017

A study of more than 500 cancer survivors found that many years after completing treatment, nearly half of women cancer survivors continued to experience chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, CIPN.

Review finds no definitive standard for identifying and treating veterans at risk for suicide

By Erik Robinson June 15, 2017

A systematic review of basic and clinical science research has revealed no definitive standard for detecting military veterans at risk of suicidal behavior, nor is there a clear standard of treatment to prevent suicide among U.S. veterans.

Study: Use of prefabricated blood vessels may revolutionize root canals

By Tracy Brawley June 12, 2017

Researchers at OHSU have developed a process to engineer artificial blood vessels which are used to help regenerate teeth, possibly changing the way root canal treatments will be done in the future.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute selected to join prestigious national consortium, receive $9.2 million

By Amanda Gibbs May 25, 2017

The National Cancer Institute has awarded a research team at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute $9.2 million over five years to serve as a Research Center in the NCI’s Cancer Systems Biology Consortium, or CSBC.

UO, OHSU open conversations to boost research collaborations

May 19, 2017

In a daylong summit last month at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, about 90 UO and OHSU researchers from a variety of disciplines brainstormed possible collaborations. Both institutions are currently developing major new research facilities thanks to unprecedented gifts from the same benefactor.

Research Week 2017: Empowering patients, families, physicians through research

By Tracy Brawley May 05, 2017

Katharine Zuckerman, M.D., M.P.H., splits her time seeing young patients at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and researching the relationships between health care disparities and early childhood development.

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NIH selects OHSU Knight Cancer Institute to co-lead largest national database for pediatric cancer, rare disease research

By Amanda Gibbs August 15, 2017

OHSU will collaborate with other other teams to establish a pediatric cancer and rare disease data program--a first for the pediatric research community.

Study in Nature demonstrates method for repairing genes in human embryos that prevents inherited diseases

By Erik Robinson August 02, 2017

OHSU leads team to prevent cardiomyopathy through gene correction.

High-fat diet in pregnancy can cause mental health problems in offspring

By Erik Robinson July 21, 2017

New research shows eating a high-fat diet when pregnant could alter the development of the baby's brain and endocrine system development.

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 shows tetanus shots needed every 30 years, not every 10

NIH selects OHSU Knight Cancer Institute to co-lead largest national database for pediatric cancer, rare disease research

Study in Nature demonstrates method for repairing genes in human embryos that prevents inherited diseases

Women can die if doctors treat them like men

Patients with multiple sclerosis may benefit from over-the-counter therapy

Health insurance expansion linked to fewer sudden cardiac arrests

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory team up to focus on a complex form of leukemia

Technology expert joins the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s center for cancer early detection

Study finds nearly half of female cancer survivors experience symptoms of nerve damage, experience more falls well after treatment

Review finds no definitive standard for identifying and treating veterans at risk for suicide

Study: Use of prefabricated blood vessels may revolutionize root canals

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute selected to join prestigious national consortium, receive $9.2 million

UO, OHSU open conversations to boost research collaborations

Research Week 2017: Empowering patients, families, physicians through research

NIH selects OHSU Knight Cancer Institute to co-lead largest national database for pediatric cancer, rare disease research

Study in Nature demonstrates method for repairing genes in human embryos that prevents inherited diseases

High-fat diet in pregnancy can cause mental health problems in offspring

Study explains what triggers those late-night snack cravings

Study shows tetanus shots needed every 30 years, not every 10

Women can die if doctors treat them like men

OHSU sets fundraising record by meeting $1 billion challenge from Nike co-founder and wife

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute earns National Cancer Institute’s highest distinction

Restricting Diet May Reverse Early-Stage Parkinson's

Technology expert joins the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s center for cancer early detection