Over-the-counter pill boosts access to contraception, OHSU study finds
Nationwide study documents 31% percentage point increase in people shifting from no birth control to the over-the-counter oral contraceptive.
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Quick stroke recognition pays off for McMinnville man
April 24, 2018
Local medical teams consulted with experts through the OHSU Telemedicine Network, quickly administering brain-saving treatment.
OHSU ‘PDX Skincare Festival’ slated for May 19
April 18, 2018
MEDIA ALERT: Event features free rapid skin cancer exams, tips and samples from skincare professionals, 5K Walk and Fun Run to benefit melanoma research.
OHSU announces 2018 Brain Awareness lecture series
April 17, 2018
CALENDAR ALERT: Lectures will focus on the ingredients – including food – necessary to maximize our brains’ potential.
Stopping long-term opioid therapy has no effect on pain
April 11, 2018
Findings have significant implications for opioid conversations between patients and their providers.
Telemedicine provides accurate diagnosis of rare cause of blindness in preemies
April 06, 2018
A new study shows blindness-preventing treatment for premature babies can be done as effectively with telemedicine as with traditional, in-person eye exams.
Opioids and kids: helpful or harmful?
April 03, 2018
OHSU researchers receive $3 million to study adolescent pain and prescription opioid use.
Newly approved drug is effective in patients with prostate cancer
March 27, 2018
Apalutamide significantly delayed the onset of symptoms, metastasis or death in Phase III clinical trial.
Many patients receive the wrong care for low back pain
March 21, 2018
Study authors say education, staying active should be first line of treatment.
Spinal surgery ‘changed my whole life’
March 19, 2018
Roseburg-area woman ready to get back on the saddle after extensive spinal surgery at OHSU.
Learning to share tough news -- the compassionate way
March 13, 2018
OHSU medical students take a new exam to help them master ethical and professional communication skills.