Vitamin C during pregnancy supports early brain development, OHSU study finds
Findings underscore importance of nutrition for both healthy pregnancy, early childhood development; OHSU expanding prenatal nutrition counseling, access to healthy foods.
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OHSU researchers assemble comprehensive atlas of human gene mutations
April 13, 2023
With hundreds of tissue donors, it is the most extensive guide ever created; could lead to better diagnosis, treatment of diseases associated with ‘bad luck or bad habits.’
OHSU clinical trial validates new, FDA-cleared technique for knee repair
April 12, 2023
This week’s FDA granting of marketing authorization of implantable shock absorber marks first new surgical treatment in decades for osteoarthritis of the knee.
Global study finds some women experience heavier menstrual flow after COVID-19 vaccination
April 10, 2023
Researchers emphasize changes are small, typically return to normal in next menstrual cycle.
Contraception use varies significantly by where people live
April 03, 2023
OHSU researchers warn that efforts underway to restrict reproductive health care will only exacerbate inequities.
Medicaid reimbursement for mental health varies widely across states
April 03, 2023
OHSU study reveals fivefold difference in some Medicaid reimbursement rates for mental health services.
MRI innovation for the first time reveals cells’ energy activity in organs and tissues
March 31, 2023
OHSU research opens up new possibilities for brain imaging, detecting cancer, monitoring treatment.
NIH awards OHSU $2.7M grant to expand availability of research animals
March 30, 2023
Oregon Health & Science University’s primate research center will make the embryos available to scientists nationwide.
Lab-made antibodies offer potential cure for yellow fever
March 29, 2023
Climate change likely to make yellow fever more common; OHSU collaborates to eliminate virus in animal model.
Tobacco use assessments dropped during COVID-19 pandemic, have not recovered
March 28, 2023
OHSU leads national study on how pandemic affected patient discussions about tobacco use; funded in part by the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Moonshot initiative.
Ending THC use may reverse negative impacts on male fertility
March 27, 2023
New OHSU research follows the university’s earlier findings: chronic cannabis use reduces male fertility in animal models; will help inform patient considerations of THC when trying to conceive.