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Medical Research Foundation Announces 2009 Award Winners

November 12, 2009

The Medical Research Foundation of Oregon has announced the recipients of its 2009 awards for scientific leadership and innovation in Oregon. The awards were presented Nov. 10 at an invitation-only reception at Portland's Governor Hotel. The MRF ...

Medical Research Foundation Announces 2009 Award Winners

November 12, 2009

The Medical Research Foundation of Oregon has announced the recipients of its 2009 awards for scientific leadership and innovation in Oregon. The awards were presented Nov. 10 at an invitation-only reception at Portland's Governor Hotel. The MRF ...

Stem Cell Transplants May Prevent Devastating Eye Diseases

October 19, 2009

Stem cells transplanted into the back of the eye mayprevent devastating eye diseases such as macular degeneration. Researchers at OHSU's Casey Eye Institute and StemCells Inc., have demonstrated that placing human neural stem cells in the back of the ...

Stem Cell Transplants May Prevent Devastating Eye Diseases

October 19, 2009

Stem cells transplanted into the back of the eye mayprevent devastating eye diseases such as macular degeneration. Researchers at OHSU's Casey Eye Institute and StemCells Inc., have demonstrated that placing human neural stem cells in the back of the ...

Do Sex Hormones Influence the Immune System? OHSU Scientists Investigate

October 08, 2009

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University hope to learn whether sex hormone levels can influence a woman's immune system function. Specifically, the scientists are looking for ways to address a universal problem: the weakening of the immune ...

Do Sex Hormones Influence the Immune System? OHSU Scientists Investigate

October 08, 2009

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University hope to learn whether sex hormone levels can influence a woman's immune system function. Specifically, the scientists are looking for ways to address a universal problem: the weakening of the immune ...

Surgery Is An Option For Some Patients Hoping To Get A Good Night's Rest

October 07, 2009

According to research recently published by an Oregon Health & Science University scientist, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep ...

Surgery Is An Option For Some Patients Hoping To Get A Good Night's Rest

October 07, 2009

According to research recently published by an Oregon Health & Science University scientist, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep ...

OHSU Changes Visitation Policy in Response to H1N1 Concerns

October 06, 2009

Oregon Health & Science University has enacted an interim policy to limit visitors younger than 12 to many of its inpatient units and to begin screening all visitors for the presence of an influenza-like illness. Beginning Friday, Oct. 2, OHSU began ...