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Discovery gives insight into brain function, breakdowns

By Erik Robinson October 19, 2022

OHSU researchers identify key molecule that contributes to understanding, developing treatments for neurological disorders such as epilepsy, autism.

OHSU scientists discover mechanism of hearing

By Erik Robinson October 12, 2022

Discovery made possible by more than 60 million worms and state-of-the-art imaging accessible only at OHSU, two other national cryoEM centers in the U.S.

Hospital at Home: Amid hospital capacity crisis, OHSU offers an alternative

By Erik Robinson October 11, 2022

Program provides virtual alternative to in-hospital care; after launching during the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical leaders see opportunity for growth.

New technique for ACL repair taps body’s own healing power

By Erik Robinson October 07, 2022

OHSU orthopaedic surgeons are first in Oregon to use BEAR technique for common athletic injury.

Study reveals how the inner ear discerns low-frequency sound

By Erik Robinson September 23, 2022

First-of-its-kind discovery at OHSU and Linköping University could result in improving the design of cochlear implants.

New study reveals breakthrough infections increase immunity to COVID-19

By Erik Robinson September 22, 2022

Latest OHSU laboratory study finds increasingly potent immune response protects against severe disease even in older adults; potential sea change in pandemic.

New statewide COVID-19 forecast raises concern about flu

By Erik Robinson September 16, 2022

Drawing from global trends, OHSU forecasts potential for vigorous return of influenza after two-year dip.

OHSU experts caution older adults on increasing rates of dangerous falls

By Erik Robinson September 15, 2022

Ground-level falls among older adults can be reduced with awareness, simple measures, OHSU experts say.

Social media outreach for veteran suicide prevention shows promise

By Erik Robinson September 14, 2022

OHSU, VA study demonstrates feasibility of online training for at-risk veterans’ families, friends.

Best prescription for avoiding wildfire smoke: Stay inside

By Erik Robinson September 09, 2022

OHSU expert warns that cloth masks are insufficient for wildfire smoke, may give false sense of security.

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