Opioid prescribing: ‘We’ve been able to change the culture’ By Erik Robinson November 20, 2018 OHSU Thyroid and Parathyroid Center follows a new post-surgery prescribing initiative.
Using Skype to beat the blues By Erik Robinson November 19, 2018 A study measures the effectiveness of online communication tools in combatting depression among socially isolated seniors.
New OHSU guideline emphasizes activity, not rest, for low-back pain By Erik Robinson October 24, 2018 Pain experts downplay use of opioids for back pain treatment.
Time magazine names OHSU’s Mitalipov one of America’s most influential people in health care By Erik Robinson October 18, 2018 The embryologist was recognized for his work utilizing gene-editing tools to prevent inherited disease.
Measuring the Facebook effect among veterans By Erik Robinson October 15, 2018 A first-of-its kind study finds face-to-face contact reduces the risk of mental health problems among military veterans.
Nonhuman primate genetic database identifies unprecedented rare disease models By Erik Robinson October 09, 2018 A project led by the Oregon National Primate Research Center at OHSU has attracted interest from researchers worldwide.
Research shows a single dose of cocaine irreversibly alters brain By Erik Robinson October 05, 2018 Discovery could lead to new treatments for addiction.
Opera star Renée Fleming, OHSU neuroscientists link music to brain health By Erik Robinson September 25, 2018 OHSU Brain Institute partners with Oregon Symphony to host "Music and the Mind" event.
OHSU discovers molecular channel that regulates blood pressure By Erik Robinson September 25, 2018 The breakthrough could lead to ‘new and better blood pressure medications.’
Scientific institutions continue to lag behind the #TimesUp movement By Erik Robinson September 12, 2018 OHSU expert co-authors viewpoint: ‘Time’s up for medicine? Only time will tell.’