New OHSU guideline emphasizes activity, not rest, for low-back pain
October 24, 2018
Pain experts downplay use of opioids for back pain treatment.
Stories
OHSU Transgender Health Program strongly refutes discriminatory statements by national leaders
October 23, 2018
OHSU will continue to provide affirming, safe and comprehensive care to transgender and gender diverse individuals.
Helping paws: OHSU Doernbecher expands Hospital Facility Dog Program
October 23, 2018
Two-year-old golden retriever ‘Davis’ joins hospital staff, bringing smiles to young patients and their families.
OHSU Doernbecher welcomes ‘Davis’ to Hospital Facility Dog Program
October 22, 2018
MEDIA ALERT: Meet the specially trained 2-year-old golden retriever who will provide comfort to patients and families.
Sleep apnea more deadly when patients experience short interrupted breaths
October 19, 2018
Study shows patients with sleep apnea who have short interruptions in breathing while sleeping are at higher risk for death than those with longer interruptions.
NIH awards OHSU nearly $4 million to test genome editing technologies
October 18, 2018
Scientists will create a testing model to help ensure techniques are safe and effective in future therapeutic uses.
Time magazine names OHSU’s Mitalipov one of America’s most influential people in health care
October 18, 2018
The embryologist was recognized for his work utilizing gene-editing tools to prevent inherited disease.
OHSU-led effort results in largest cancer dataset of its kind
October 17, 2018
A study involving hundreds of patient samples may reveal new treatment options for patients facing an aggressive form of leukemia.
High hopes for 4-year-old’s vision after gene therapy
October 16, 2018
Caspian Soto is among the first patients in Oregon to receive a new gene therapy treatment for a rare, blindness-causing mutation.
Measuring the Facebook effect among veterans
October 15, 2018
A first-of-its kind study finds face-to-face contact reduces the risk of mental health problems among military veterans.
