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OHSU Doernbecher to Expand, Increase Access to Rare Diseases Research

December 15, 2009

The National Institutes of Health has selected Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital to lead one of 19 clinical research groups dedicated to finding new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases. The new ...

OHSU Doernbecher to Expand, Increase Access to Rare Diseases Research

December 15, 2009

The National Institutes of Health has selected Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital to lead one of 19 clinical research groups dedicated to finding new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases. The new ...

New Stem Cell Delivery System May Aid Cartilage Regeneration

December 07, 2009

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University are testing new methods for transplanting stem cells into knees, shoulders and hips to repair and rebuild damaged cartilage. The work is being done with the help of a grant from NFL Charities. The ...

New Stem Cell Delivery System May Aid Cartilage Regeneration

December 07, 2009

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University are testing new methods for transplanting stem cells into knees, shoulders and hips to repair and rebuild damaged cartilage. The work is being done with the help of a grant from NFL Charities. The ...

National Research Corporation Survey Ranks OHSU No. 1

December 04, 2009

OHSU Hospital ranks No. 1 in the Portland metropolitan area according to the National Research Corporation's recently completed annual Consumer Choice survey of consumer healthcare preferences. This year OHSU is a co-winner with Providence St. Vincent ...

National Research Corporation Survey Ranks OHSU No. 1

December 04, 2009

OHSU Hospital ranks No. 1 in the Portland metropolitan area according to the National Research Corporation's recently completed annual Consumer Choice survey of consumer healthcare preferences. This year OHSU is a co-winner with Providence St. Vincent ...

POLST Registry Launched

December 03, 2009

When people have serious illness, one of the most frightening things they deal with is how to ensure their wishes for treatment are met if they are unable to speak for themselves. To maintain control, patients often request a Physician Orders for Life ...

POLST Registry Launched

December 03, 2009

When people have serious illness, one of the most frightening things they deal with is how to ensure their wishes for treatment are met if they are unable to speak for themselves. To maintain control, patients often request a Physician Orders for Life ...

Long-Term Contact Lens Use Potentially Riskier Than Laser Surgery

November 24, 2009

People who wear contacts every day may have greater risk of vision loss than people who have laser surgery to correct their vision, a new study at Oregon Health & Science University's Casey Eye Institute concludes. The study has significant ...