OHSU-led evidence review shows new therapy for Hepatitis C is highly effective By Erik Robinson March 02, 2020 Review informs new recommendation for universal screening.
Unintended pregnancy rates higher among women with disabilities, study says By Tracy Brawley February 27, 2020 Societal views of pregnancy and parenting may create barriers to reproductive education, health services.
Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if fully vaccinated as children, study finds By Franny White February 25, 2020 U.S. currently recommends booster shots for adults every 10 years.
Oregon Trauma System marks 30th anniversary with awards to improve rural trauma care By Erik Robinson February 25, 2020 OHSU, Legacy distribute awards to boost trauma care beyond Portland.
Public Charge Rule: OHSU is working to ensure continued access for health services February 24, 2020 OHSU stands with Oregon’s immigrant communities; all Oregonians should have access to health care without fear of immigration consequences.
Tim and Mary Boyle give $10 million to OHSU for joint center for biomedical data science By Amanda Gibbs February 20, 2020 Donation supports new Oregon-based collaboration utilizing “big data” to better fight cancer and other diseases.
OHSU neurosurgeons pioneer brain implants to treat debilitating tremor By Erik Robinson February 19, 2020 Patients say life post-surgery is ‘better than my best expectations.’
Investigational blood test could detect many types of cancer with one blood draw By Amanda Gibbs February 18, 2020 OHSU tapped to join new early detection study; men and women aged 50 and older may be eligible to participate.
OHSU engaged in high-level surgical assessment By Erik Robinson February 12, 2020 Program by the American Society of Surgeons aims to evaluate hospitals’ ability to provide the highest standards of surgical care.
OHSU announces Brain Awareness Season lecture series February 11, 2020 CALENDAR ALERT: Neuroscientists will share how the brain experiences pleasure, brain-computer interface and the anti-vax movement.