OHSU physician-scientist pioneers research to better understand maternal sleep apnea Study will evaluate the impact of sleep apnea on fetal brain development, postnatal health outcomes.
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute tapped for participation in a national consortium to accelerate cancer drug discovery By Amanda Gibbs December 20, 2022 As the only center in the Pacific Northwest, OHSU will collaborate with other selected centers to address unmet needs in cancer therapy.
OHSU will test promising intervention to reduce overdoses, encourage recovery By Erik Robinson December 16, 2022 Federally funded project designed to test effectiveness of small incentives to reward behavior change in community-based settings.
OHSU leads research on health disparities in autism care, other early childhood communication disorders By Nicole Rideout December 15, 2022 More than $1.5 million in grants support multi-state investigation of key factors in access to care, including structural racism, discrimination.
Despite soaring overdose rates, Americans face barriers to treatment By Erik Robinson December 12, 2022 OHSU addiction medicine specialists call for flexible, individualized treatment in new publication
Potential drug takes aim at emerging Chikungunya virus By Franny White December 09, 2022 With new $4.7 million grant, OHSU, partners seek to reduce virus-caused debilitating joint pain.
Teen cannabis abuse has increased 245% over 20 years, study finds By Nicole Rideout December 07, 2022 OHSU physician-scientists identify trends in abuse, misuse of a variety of substances among youth in the United States.
OHSU partners with semiconductor company to develop smartwatch that detects key mental health indicator By Rachel Shafer December 06, 2022 OHSU researchers, ADI engineers are developing evidence-based technology to help address rising mental health crisis in teens.
OHSU researchers discover vitamin C improves health for children of pregnant smokers By Nicole Rideout November 22, 2022 Vitamin C supplements during pregnancy significantly increase and improve airway function, respiratory health through 5 years old.
Nanotechnology may better identify, treat ectopic pregnancy By Franny White November 21, 2022 Ectopic pregnancies are a leading cause in pregnancy-related deaths.
OHSU-developed brain surgery simulator proves valuable in nationwide test By Erik Robinson November 17, 2022 Akin to pilots training on pre-flight simulators, new simulator for brain surgeons appears to be feasible on a large scale.
OHSU researchers find immune response to COVID-19 strengthens over time By Erik Robinson January 25, 2023 Study suggests people who have had COVID-19 benefit from vaccination, even if they’ve delayed it.
Global study finds COVID-19 vaccination can affect menstrual cycle By Nicole Rideout September 27, 2022 Researchers emphasize changes are typically small, temporary, not a cause for concern.
OHSU neuroscientist: Grammy nominees are a brainy bunch By Erik Robinson January 30, 2023 Practicing — or even listening to — music directly benefits brain health, function.
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.
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.
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.
Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if fully vaccinated as children, study finds By Franny White February 25, 2020 U.S. currently recommends booster shots for adults every 10 years.
OHSU physician-scientist pioneers research to better understand maternal sleep apnea By Nicole Rideout February 02, 2023 Study will evaluate the impact of sleep apnea on fetal brain development, postnatal health outcomes.
One-time gene therapy injection could provide HIV treatment that may last a lifetime By Casey Williamson July 08, 2022 OHSU researcher receives $5 million grant to study long-term suppression of human immunodeficiency virus in nonhuman primates.