A story by What is Epigenetics covers OHSU’s study on the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy. Lyndsey Shorey-Kendrick, Ph.D., says: “If we’re able to better understand the impacts, we can more effectively communicate the risks to patients and support safer habits during the vulnerable prenatal period.”

A Cancer Network article on FDA approval for a therascreen platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha PCR kit as a companion diagnostic for identifying patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) includes an older quote from Michael Heinrich, M.D., on the FDA approval of avaprinitib. He said: “Today's approval of [avapritinib] brings forward a new standard of care for patients with PDGFRA exon 18 mutant GIST, a genomically defined population that previously had very limited treatment options.”

A physician assistant in the OHSU Immediate Care Clinics is indicted for sex abuse by a Washington County Grand Jury, following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior during a medical exam at the Beaverton clinic. The PA was placed on leave and his access to OHSU patient information and facilities has been terminated.

In a story from KCLP-TV, Elizabeth Eckstrom, M.D., shares foods that promote bone and joint health. She says, “The Mediterranean diet is a great diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains.”

A report on a threating phone call, which prompted OHSU’s Richmond Clinic to evacuate on Thursday, August 3. Additional security measures have been put in place at Richmond and OHSU is offering resources and support options through the well-being program.

A report on a threating phone call, which prompted OHSU’s Richmond Clinic to evacuate on Thursday, August 3. Additional security measures have been put in place at Richmond and OHSU is offering resources and support options through the well-being program.

National and local news outlets report on a threating phone call, which prompted OHSU’s Richmond Clinic to evacuate on Thursday, August 3. Additional security measures have been put in place at Richmond and OHSU is offering resources and support options through the well-being program.

A study published in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health finds that a menstrual disc holds up to twice as much period blood as a tampon or a pad. Lead author Bethany Samuelson Bannow, M.D., says of the study, “We have noticed that a lot of folks — particularly those with heavy periods — are moving toward cups and discs, and we realized we don’t really have a good metric to diagnose heavy bleeding utilizing those methods, as all the currently available methods are dependent on pads and tampons.”

A new study led by Bethany Samuelson Bannow, M.D., suggests that a menstrual disc may be the best product to use for those experiencing a heavy flow. Bannow says, “I think what really motivated this study for me is the sheer number of patients in my clinic who use menstrual cups.”

A new study led by Bethany Samuelson Bannow, M.D., suggests that a menstrual disc may be the best product to use for those experiencing a heavy flow. Bannow says, “I think what really motivated this study for me is the sheer number of patients in my clinic who use menstrual cups.”