Study finds stress-related nerves may fuel pancreatic cancer growth
New research from OHSU points to an unexpected player in cancer research: nerves.
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The dermatologist will see you now — at free skin checks around the state
May 14, 2024
OHSU health care professionals perform more than 550 free skin checks around Oregon, will host free skin-check events at OHSU May 20-21.
New drug makes exercise, everyday tasks easier for people with common heart condition
May 13, 2024
OHSU part of international clinical trial studying potential treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Immunology researcher uses science to make a difference in battle against malaria
May 10, 2024
Brandon Wilder, Ph.D., seeks better vaccines, treatments for disease that kills more than 600,000 people annually.
Machine-learning expert helps unlock cancer’s secrets
May 09, 2024
Zheng Xia, Ph.D., builds computational tools so cancer biologists can navigate overwhelming volumes of data.
Furthering knowledge of menstruation, bleeding disorders
May 08, 2024
OHSU scientist Bethany Samuelson Bannow, M.D., works to normalize discussions around periods, improve care, quality of life for individuals who menstruate.
Cannabis, nicotine use during pregnancy increases rate of infant death fourfold
May 07, 2024
Avoiding one of the substances reduces risk by half; OHSU researchers call for more research, improved patient education for healthier pregnancies.
OHSU researcher: No one-size-fits-all answer to substance use disorder
May 07, 2024
Angelica Morales, Ph.D., is driven by her family’s experience in her quest for effective addiction treatment.
Neurosurgeon leans on research to improve patient care
May 06, 2024
Daniel Cleary, M.D., Ph.D., left career in computer science, now conducts research to better understand circuits in the world’s most complex computer — the human brain.
Participants of pioneering CRISPR gene editing trial see vision improve
May 06, 2024
OHSU scientist: Results show CRISPR can treat inherited retinal disease, support further research.
Study finds private equity expanding to mental health facilities
May 01, 2024
Previously viewed as a field with scant profits, behavioral health now mirrors private equity growth in other sectors of health care.