Monkeypox: OHSU expert advises vigilance, not alarm Immunologist Mark Slifka notes that monkeypox is a cousin to smallpox, does not spread like COVID-19.
Booster dose and breakthrough infection provide similar COVID ‘super immunity,’ study finds By Erik Robinson April 20, 2022 OHSU laboratory research compares immune response to live virus variants, including omicron.
Study: Race, ethnicity impact how children access asthma care By Franny White April 07, 2022 Latino/a/x kids are more likely to receive preventive asthma care, Black youth are more likely to receive care in emergency departments.
New research helps explain how inflammation increases COVID-19 vulnerability By Franny White April 07, 2022 Study: Lab-made blood vessels get more COVID when inflamed.
Three tips for safe fun in the sun By Amanda Gibbs April 05, 2022 OHSU experts welcome the spring season with advice on using sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, how to perform skin checks.
New OHSU Science Café series focuses on neuroscience research By Franny White April 04, 2022 Virtual science talks are organized by OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center.
Pandemic drives use of telehealth for mental health care By Erik Robinson April 04, 2022 OHSU researchers expect mental health counseling online will endure beyond the pandemic, call for caution to improve disparities in telehealth access
OHSU researchers ‘instrumental’ in studying newly FDA-approved treatment for a form of prostate cancer By Amanda Gibbs March 29, 2022 The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is among top sites for enrolling subjects in international clinical trial.
Little evidence on how psilocybin therapy interacts with existing psychiatric treatments, review finds By Erik Robinson March 17, 2022 Review comes as Oregon embarks on voter-approved initiative to legalize psilocybin services in 2023.
OHSU researchers find startling increase in suicide attempts by pre-teen children nationwide By Sara Hottman March 15, 2022 A fivefold increase among 10- to 12-year-olds occurred before the pandemic caused additional mental health stress.
OHSU joins nationwide study to improve treatment for children experiencing seizures By Sara Hottman March 11, 2022 The PediDOSE study seeks to equip paramedics with more effective, life-saving treatment for seizures.
Booster dose and breakthrough infection provide similar COVID ‘super immunity,’ study finds By Erik Robinson April 20, 2022 OHSU laboratory research compares immune response to live virus variants, including omicron.
New study suggests two paths toward ‘super immunity’ to COVID-19 By Erik Robinson January 25, 2022 OHSU laboratory research compares routes to immunity involving vaccination.
Chronic marijuana use negatively impacts male reproductive health, may decrease testicular function By Tracy Brawley January 25, 2022 OHSU study is the first to link daily use of edible THC with reduced testes size, lowered testosterone levels in nonhuman primates.
Study shows tetanus shots needed every 30 years, not every 10 March 22, 2016 A revised adult vaccination schedule could save millions in health care costs.
Chronic marijuana use alters female reproductive system, may impact successful conception By Tracy Brawley July 20, 2021 OHSU study finds association between THC, ovulatory disfunction in nonhuman primates.
Understanding the aggressive breast cancers missed by mammogram screening By Joe Rojas-Burke June 30, 2020 Research by OHSU, Oregon State University points to an aggressive form of breast cancer not detected readily by screening.
Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD By Sara Hottman May 04, 2022 OHSU researchers found children given supplemental micronutrients were three times more likely to have better concentration, moods.
Breakthrough infections generate ‘super immunity’ to COVID-19, study suggests By Erik Robinson December 16, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination provides a foundation of protection that’s enhanced by breakthrough infection; ‘the key is to get vaccinated.'
Monkeypox: OHSU expert advises vigilance, not alarm By Erik Robinson May 26, 2022 Immunologist Mark Slifka notes that monkeypox is a cousin to smallpox, does not spread like COVID-19.
OHSU researchers find startling increase in suicide attempts by pre-teen children nationwide By Sara Hottman March 15, 2022 A fivefold increase among 10- to 12-year-olds occurred before the pandemic caused additional mental health stress.