The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publishes a 2017 OHSU case study about Oregon’s only report of tetanus in more than 30 years.

A Bend Bulletin article written by Tracy Severson, R.D., L.D., provides guidance to individuals seeking a heart-healthy diet. “The key is consistency. Instead of starting a highly restrictive diet that you will inevitably quit, begin making small but sustainable changes to your daily routine,” she says.

An OHSU patient enrolled in the SMMART trial shares her exceptional response to treatment and says: “I had to tell my family so many bad things over the summer to be able to tell them some good news, they cried with happiness. It’s going to go down as one of the highlights of my life.”

Roger Dailey, M.D., discusses the evaluation and diagnosis process for cases of thyroid eye disease.

Brian Shaffer M.D. comments about the origins and outcomes of triploidy syndrome during pregnancy.

Feature story on Albert Chi, M.D., and his work to bring advanced technology to patients with traumatic injuries and limb loss.

Kathryn Schwarzenberger, M.D., discusses the causes and treatments of contact dermatitis.

OHSU chaplain Fernando Serna discusses the impact of Ash Wednesday in the healthcare setting.

Brett Sheppard, M.D., offers context regarding a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis following Alex Trebek’s personal announcement.

Rajan Kulkarni, M.D., Ph.D., discusses how circulating tumor cells can be used as a screening tool to supplement other testing methods for an emerging class of cancer therapy candidates.