Excessive airway nerves tied to more severe asthma symptoms, study finds By Erik Robinson September 05, 2018 A new study shows that patients with asthma have denser airway nerves, leading to more severe symptoms.
Study suggests potential of new therapy for progressive multiple sclerosis By Erik Robinson September 05, 2018 NIH-funded trial offers hope for disease with limited treatment options.
New research: Financial disclosure lacking in publication of clinical trials By Erik Robinson August 30, 2018 New findings reveal a substantial proportion of pharmaceutical industry payments to authors of oncology clinical trials published in major scientific journals are not disclosed.
Oregon’s first brain surgery with a robotic assist By Erik Robinson August 27, 2018 Bryan Black, first patient in Oregon to undergo brain surgery with an assist from a robot.
Study verifies gene repair breakthrough By Erik Robinson August 08, 2018 Research published in Nature confirms discovery of DNA repair mechanism.
Scientists discover neurodegenerative disease in monkeys By Erik Robinson July 27, 2018 OHSU discovery could accelerate development of new gene therapies for Batten disease.
OHSU, OHA describe Oregon experience with physician-assisted death By Erik Robinson June 27, 2018 National Academies publishes proceedings from workshop discussions, presentations.
FDA approves treatment for rare disease By Erik Robinson June 25, 2018 OHSU physician leads clinical trial for new treatment of PKU.
Traumatic brain injury is ‘incredibly isolating’ By Erik Robinson June 20, 2018 Researchers in the OHSU Balance Disorders Laboratory develop new insights about detecting, treating problems after concussions.
New immunotherapy could stop progression of Parkinson’s disease By Erik Robinson June 18, 2018 OHSU included in an expanded clinical trial assessing the effectiveness of immunotherapy to treat or slow Parkinson's disease.