Sepsis breakthrough could lead to improved treatments for critically ill patients Molecule discovery could be the key to improving interventions for millions with this potentially deadly disease.
OHSU part of national initiative to track gene expression beginning in early development January 15, 2025
Researchers create lab model that could lead to new, non-hormonal birth control methods January 13, 2025
Getting rehab earlier improves concussion outcomes, OHSU study suggests By Erik Robinson December 19, 2024 Study finds improved outcomes in balance from earlier physical therapy.
OHSU marks 15 years supporting pregnancy research By Angela Yeager December 16, 2024 Multidisciplinary maternal-fetal medicine team works to improve long-term health of mothers, their children.
OHSU awarded over $2 million to support research of heavy menstrual bleeding By Nicole Rideout December 12, 2024 Findings will improve patient-provider counseling, inform evidence-based treatment decisions in understudied area.
Vitamin C boosts placental health, changes gene activity in smokers By Angela Yeager 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 By Erik Robinson 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 By Erik Robinson 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 By Erik Robinson 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 By Erik Robinson 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 By Angela Yeager 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 By Erik Robinson November 18, 2024 Ken Hawkins, a retired teacher from Grants Pass, is first Oregon participant in phase 3 clinical trial.