OHSU researchers develop a powerful new tool, dubbed OmicsTweezer, that makes it easier to study the mix of cell types in human tissue, which is crucial for understanding diseases such as cancer. Zheng Xia, Ph.D., says, “The tumor microenvironment, made up of diverse cell types that shape tumor development and patient outcomes, has been a longstanding research priority at the Knight Cancer Institute.”

OHSU researchers develop a powerful new tool, dubbed OmicsTweezer, that makes it easier to study the mix of cell types in human tissue, which is crucial for understanding diseases such as cancer. Zheng Xia, Ph.D., says, “The tumor microenvironment, made up of diverse cell types that shape tumor development and patient outcomes, has been a longstanding research priority at the Knight Cancer Institute.”

A story by The Lund Report on the federal administration’s actions on gender-affirming care states that OHSU continues to provide the full spectrum of gender-affirming care, including primary care, behavioral health services, hormone therapy and surgery, following evidence-based medical standards, “in compliance with state and federal laws.”

A story by Honolulu Civil Beat on a proposed tramway on an island calls out the Portland Aerial Tram at OHSU for being a “tram done right.”

An article in Everyday Health on the use of supplements by people with multiple sclerosis quotes Vijayshree Yadav, M.D., “Although there is still evidence that vitamin D is important, high levels may not be as important as we once thought. We are no longer recommending that people with MS should be in the higher range of normal. We are recommending that they be in the mid to lower range of normal, and that is a big difference.”

An article in KFF Health News on older adults and anemia mentions the Iron Consortium at OHSU convened an international panel on managing iron deficiency and recently published its recommendations.

An article in KFF Health News on older adults and anemia mentions the Iron Consortium at OHSU convened an international panel on managing iron deficiency and recently published its recommendations.

An article by Medscape about obstetrics care post-Dobbs highlights the Ryan Program and the Complex Family Planning Visiting Resident Elective at OHSU. Alyssa Colwill, M.D., says, “We’ve seen in states like Idaho a large exodus of Ob/Gyns practicing in that state. And since the Dobbs decision, they have closed two labor and delivery units in the state.”

Continued coverage from an OHSU News story on a review by Mark Slifka, Ph.D., that shows the U.S. could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults, “The review’s findings underscore the remarkable‍ durability of protection conferred by childhood vaccination schedules against tetanus and diphtheria. These diseases were once a significant public health threat, with devastating ‌mortality rates.”

Continued coverage from an OHSU News story on a review by Mark Slifka, Ph.D., that shows the U.S. could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults, “The review’s findings underscore the remarkable‍ durability of protection conferred by childhood vaccination schedules against tetanus and diphtheria. These diseases were once a significant public health threat, with devastating ‌mortality rates.”