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Eczema drug shows promise in clinical trials

By Elisa Williams March 08, 2017

A drug that works by targeting and blocking some of the body’s chemical messengers, which can become overactive in allergic reactions, shows promise in reducing symptoms caused by a severe form of eczema.

Oregon’s CCO approach is a model for reduced health care spending, study finds

By Tracy Brawley March 07, 2017

A study published in the March issue of the journal Health Affairs suggests Oregon’s experimental approach to Medicaid delivery is a viable way to control overall coverage costs.

The OHSU Knight – Legacy Health Cancer Collaborative program expands to Clark County

By Amanda Gibbs March 02, 2017

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and Legacy Health have signed business agreements with The Vancouver Clinic, or TVC, to expand their network of integrated adult cancer care clinics to southwest Washington. The agreement is the latest addition to the OHSU Knight-Legacy Health Cancer Collaborative, established in 2013.

Baby Fatemeh doing well following life-saving heart surgery at OHSU Doernbecher

By Tracy Brawley March 01, 2017

Fatemeh Reshad, a 4-month-old Iranian infant, who traveled to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital for life-saving heart surgery, is “doing well” her doctors confirmed at a press conference Monday, Feb. 27.

Prefilled epinephrine syringes do not provide accurate dosage, study says

By Tracy Brawley February 28, 2017

A new study reveals that administering epinephrine via a prefilled epinephrine syringe designed for adults, can result in inaccurate dosing for pediatric patients.

MEDIA ALERT: Post-surgery update on Iranian baby Fatemeh Reshad

February 27, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: OHSU Doernbecher physicians, the Reshad family attorney and 4-month-old Fatemeh Reshad's uncle will provide an update.

Prescribing an end to Oregon’s opioid epidemic

By Tracy Brawley February 24, 2017

Over 100 attendees participated in the second Public Health Portland Style event, where the discussion was centered on opioid addiction in Oregon.

Antibiotics used to treat cystic fibrosis significantly increase risk of permanent hearing loss

By Erik Robinson February 24, 2017

A powerful class of antibiotics provides life-saving relief for people with cystic fibrosis; however, a new study for the first time reveals the levels at which high cumulative dosages over time significantly increases the risk of permanent hearing loss in these patients.

Updated preventive health recommendations a win for women nationwide

By Ariane Le Chevallier February 22, 2017

Physicians in the Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, played a critical role in updating recommendations for the Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines, which address a wide variety of unique health issues women face.

Gene mutations cause leukemia, but which ones?

By Amanda Gibbs February 21, 2017

Research published today in the journal Oncotarget, sought to better understand one “typo” in a standard leukemia assay, or test. While studying cancer biology and completing his doctorate at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, Kevin Watanabe-Smith, Ph.D., encountered a new problem: an issue with the model system itself.

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