Lisa Sibert, M.D., recruits veterans for a study to help improve how Alzheimer’s disease is detected and diagnosed in veterans.

In an interview with Natural News about the risk of children using household medications, supplements or psychoactive substances for self-harm or suicide, Kyle Johnson, M.D., says: “These aren’t illicit drugs — they’re in every medicine cabinet. A child might grab a handful of Tylenol or cold medicine, not realizing it could kill them."

Kerri Winters-Stone, Ph.D., is among national experts interviewed by The Washington Post about how jumping can strengthen bones. She says walking isn’t enough to build stronger bones because the skeleton becomes accustomed to the loads we typically subject the body to: “You have to surprise the bone. You have to do something different,” she says, adding you need to have enough muscles around your legs, hips and back to support your joints when you jump.

Global Corporate Venturing reports U.S. venture capital firm Next Ventures has launched a $60 million health care fund that will invest in spinoffs and technologies from OHSU.

In a HealthDay News article about a study that links THC levels with egg quality and fertility issues, a quote from Jamie Lo, M.D., published by CNN last week is cited: “The findings of this study are concerning and highlight the importance of a cautious approach in using cannabis when planning to conceive."

The News-Review (Roseburg) features a mother-son pediatrician team who both completed their residences at OHSU Doernbecher and have established their professional practice in their hometown of Roseburg.

In light of the state of Washington’s plans to destroy $1.3 million worth of expiring abortion pills, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reports the Oregon Health Authority, working with OHSU, has secured a stockpile of the abortion pill mifepristone that won’t expire until September 2028.

The Portland Business Journal reports a venture capital firm led by cyclist Lance Armstrong and former Nike executive Melanie Strong met with OHSU and Knight Cancer Institute leaders to identify opportunities involving startups incubated at the university.