OHSU clinical trial tests exercise for multiple sclerosis treatment Research examines whether exercise helps restore myelin in the central nervous system to address MS symptoms.
Protein study could one day advance Parkinson’s, breast cancer care By Franny White December 12, 2023 OHSU scientists discover how bacteria build protein signals in cells during infection.
Telemedicine bridging urban-rural divide in HIV prevention By Franny White December 01, 2023 OHSU program, study aim to overcome barriers to accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Study using TikTok finds teens lack understanding of menstrual health By Nicole Rideout November 17, 2023 Physician-scientists with OHSU Center for Women’s Health emphasize need for standardized menstrual health education for adolescents.
Study: People with obesity burn less energy during day By Franny White November 15, 2023 OHSU researchers build on studies with healthy-weight participants; organized study that included different body sizes.
Low-fat diet reduces fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis By Erik Robinson November 09, 2023 Study reinforces earlier findings that diet alone can improve concentration, quality of life for patients with MS.
Almost half of people who use drugs in rural areas were recently incarcerated By Erik Robinson November 09, 2023 OHSU lead author of nationwide study says findings highlight prime opportunity to provide effective addiction treatment while people are in custody.
Inhaled monoclonal antibodies protective against COVID-19 By Franny White November 07, 2023 Findings could revolutionize treatments for respiratory pathogens, allowing for quick-acting, at-home aerosolized therapy.
Brain implant at OHSU successfully controls both seizures and OCD By Erik Robinson October 25, 2023 For the first time, one electrode targets two portions of brain for dual benefit; patient reports life-changing outcome from 2019 procedure.
President Biden honors David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., for transformative imaging technology By Franny White October 24, 2023 Huang, two OCT co-inventors recognized with National Medal of Technology and Innovation for ‘literally changing the world for the better.'
OHSU receives $2 million for study of smoke impacts on child health By Nicole Rideout October 24, 2023 Funding for ongoing study will expand investigation into long-term effects of e-cigarettes, marijuana, wildfires, other climate change factors during pregnancy.