OHSU advancing first-of-its-kind strategy to overcome infertility
Grant award from Open Philanthropy advances proof of concept in mouse study.
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Mental health patient directories rife with ‘phantom’ providers, researchers find
July 05, 2022
New OHSU study of Oregon Medicaid directories highlights national problem with access to mental health care.
COVID-19 fattens up our body’s cells to fuel its viral takeover
June 28, 2022
Compounds that cut off the flow of fatty fuel stop the virus from replicating in the lab, OHSU researchers find.
Cannabis products demonstrate short-term reduction in chronic pain, little else
June 06, 2022
In a systematic review of scientific literature, OHSU researchers find thin evidence that cannabis has clinical benefits.
Monkeypox: OHSU expert advises vigilance, not alarm
May 26, 2022
Immunologist Mark Slifka notes that monkeypox is a cousin to smallpox, does not spread like COVID-19.
Nanoparticle technology could be new, non-invasive treatment for endometriosis
May 09, 2022
Currently, the painful condition is treated through invasive surgeries to remove tissue lesions.
Joining people, data to address gun violence
May 06, 2022
Injury epidemiologist Kathleen Carlson centers collaboration in research to reduce gun violence.
Physician-scientist Marian Dale is talking the walk
May 05, 2022
Focuses include walking gait in diagnosing, treating forms of parkinsonism.
New study reveals the effect of extended space flight on astronauts’ brains
May 05, 2022
Research relies on methodology developed by OHSU scientists.
Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD
May 04, 2022
OHSU researchers found children given supplemental micronutrients were three times more likely to have better concentration, moods.
Taking a systems approach to beating cancer
May 04, 2022
Laura Heiser uses systems biology in her effort to reveal, counter tumor drug resistance.
A better roadmap for beating a deadly leukemia
August 09, 2022
Using massive data set, OHSU researchers zero in on potential drug target to stop acute myeloid leukemia.
One-time gene therapy injection could provide HIV treatment that may last a lifetime
July 08, 2022
OHSU researcher receives $5 million grant to study long-term suppression of human immunodeficiency virus in nonhuman primates.
Chronic marijuana use negatively impacts male reproductive health, may decrease testicular function
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.
OHSU advancing first-of-its-kind strategy to overcome infertility
August 05, 2022
Grant award from Open Philanthropy advances proof of concept in mouse study.
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
July 20, 2021
OHSU study finds association between THC, ovulatory disfunction in nonhuman primates.
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.
Booster dose and breakthrough infection provide similar COVID ‘super immunity,’ study finds
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
January 25, 2022
OHSU laboratory research compares routes to immunity involving vaccination.
OHSU researchers find startling increase in suicide attempts by pre-teen children nationwide
March 15, 2022
A fivefold increase among 10- to 12-year-olds occurred before the pandemic caused additional mental health stress.