The FDA expands approval of ixekizumab for nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis; Atul Deodhar, M.D., says: “Today’s FDA approval provides patients with a much-needed treatment option targeting IL-17A to improve the signs and symptoms of nr-axSpA."

Jason Campbell, M.D., says: “And so, it’s all about being an anti-racist now. Anything less than that is not helpful as an ally in 2020.”

Eneida Nemecek, M.D., contributes to the publication of guidelines for combating the spread of COVID-19 while providing protection to transplant patients.

Judy Guzman-Cottrill, D.O., says that she would not get on an airplane right now unless there was “a true, urgent, dire reason to.”

Medical lab technician Julie Felts sews masks to give away to frontline workers, using materials donated by a clothing designer in Oak Grove.

The Bend Bulletin editorial board endorses Key to Oregon study.

In an article on why politicians should not be the public face of the coronavirus response, Esther Choo, M.D., is mentioned as one of several medical providers treating COVID-19 patients who are “frequent voices on the air, speaking out about life inside the hospital during a pandemic."

As UO prepares to reintroduce in-person instruction this fall, John Townes, M.D., says universities should have a protocol in place for screening asymptomatic people to determine if a COVID-19 test is warranted, and UO’s Health Center should work in collaboration with Lane County Public Health to identify recent contacts.

The OHSU-led Nutrition Oregon Campaign receives a $24,000 Oregon Community Recovery Fund grant being made to the Eastern Oregon Healthy Living Alliance to support regional response to the pandemic.

Former cancer patient donates meals to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital staff.