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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.

A good night’s sleep

By Erik Robinson May 29, 2018

OHSU surgically implants device to treat sleep apnea.

Custom design improves the aesthetic of prosthetic for kids

By Erik Robinson May 16, 2018

Besides the physical limitation, experts say that children missing a limb can experience lasting psycho-social effects that can shape the course of their lives.

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