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The Side Effect Roulette of Cancer Treatment

Cancer Health December 18, 2023
An article on the side effects of cancer treatment that quotes Don Sullivan, M.D.: “I’ve always been impressed by what some patients will tolerate, and just not tell me that they are not doing well,” adding that for a more candid take, he will often ask the patient’s spouse or other family member how their loved one is faring.

FASEB names advocacy fellows

ASBMB Today December 18, 2023
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology announces three of its members, including Katherine Lehmann, are among the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology's first nine Howard Garrison Advocacy Fellows. The FASEB created the fellowship to help trainees develop their skills as science advocates.

“All Science. No Fiction.”: Treating OCD and epilepsy

Oregon Public Broadcasting December 18, 2023
An OHSU patient who is the first person in the world to receive a brain implant to effectively controls two conditions: epileptic seizures and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Her surgeon, Ahmed Raslan, M.D., says: "It's pretty miraculous, to be honest with you, that we ended up where we are."

New Research: This Gentle Exercise May Make Your Brain 6 Years Younger

The Healthy - Reader's Digest December 18, 2023
A study by Elizabeth Eckstrom, M.D., is cited by The Healthy in an article about tai chi at the cutting edge of medical research, known for its substantial benefits for brain health, especially in the battle against Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Low-Fat Diet Cuts Fatigue in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Physician's Weekly December 18, 2023
A study co-led by Emma Chase and Vijayshree Yadav, M.D., finds a low-fat diet may cut fatigue in individuals with multiple sclerosis; Yadav says: "Fatigue is very disabling for these patients. There is no U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for fatigue, but we know that fatigue greatly affects their quality of life.”

Memorial Sloan Kettering Lands $400 Million From David Geffen and Ken Griffin

The Chronicle of Philanthropy December 18, 2023
The estate of George and Helene Ettelson gives an unprecedented gift of nearly $13 million to support cancer and dermatology research at OHSU. Sancy Leachman, M.D., Ph.D., says: “We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from the Ettelson family. This latest gift is the largest gift the department of dermatology has received.”

Providence and Regence BlueCross reach impasse

The Oregonian December 17, 2023
OHSU's contract negotiations with Aetna are mentioned in a The Oregonian article about Providence and Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield reaching an impasse in their contract negotiations.
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