OHSU physician-scientist focuses on a good night’s sleep By Erik Robinson May 13, 2019 Research Week 2019: Neurologist probes link between inadequate sleep, autism, other neurological disorders.
Sunil Joshi: ‘There’s a fire inside of me’ to help patients By Amanda Gibbs May 13, 2019 Research Week 2019: M.D./Ph.D. student's experience translating for his family fuels his desire to treat underserved communities.
Pharmacist-prescribed birth control reaches new users, saves Oregon $1.6M By Tracy Brawley May 09, 2019 In first two years of the program, data shows improved access to contraception and a lower rate of unintended pregnancy.
HIV epidemic stubbornly persists despite proven tool to prevent spread By Erik Robinson May 08, 2019 Survey suggests better training needed for general internal medicine residents.
Get the flu shot, your teeth cleaned in one visit By Franny White May 07, 2019 Oregon first state to allow dentists to offer any vaccine to adults and kids.
May 18: 2nd Annual ‘PDX Skincare Festival’ open to the community May 03, 2019 MEDIA ALERT: Free event includes a 5K walk, tips from skin care professionals, a melanoma patient symposium and skin cancer screenings.
Brain mapping: New technique reveals how information is processed By Erik Robinson April 30, 2019 Optical fibers and ultra-high-field MRIs enable scientists to view brain connections.
Lefties in the White House? By Erik Robinson April 26, 2019 Neurosurgeon publishes commentary on the preponderance of left-handed U.S. presidents.
Taking action to understand the genetic causes of autism By Brian J. O’Roak, Ph.D. April 25, 2019 Leading human geneticist outlines benefit of genetic testing, research for scientific understanding and well-being of individuals with autism.
Genetic testing for autism matters By Tracy Brawley April 25, 2019 Two families share how their lives changed after receiving genetic diagnoses.