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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OHSU patient is world’s first documented case of brain disease from fentanyl inhalation
April 29, 2024
Case study highlights added danger of illicit fentanyl, especially to first-time users.
OHSU study finds big jump in addiction treatment at community health clinics
April 26, 2024
Rural impact is particularly significant; findings provide glimmer of hope in ongoing opioid crisis.
Study suggests staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helps combat emerging variants
April 12, 2024
OHSU is among first to test in a biosafety level 3 laboratory whether vaccine-elicited antibodies block infection of a live virus.
OHSU’s David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., named 2024 Oregon History Maker
April 10, 2024
Oregon Historical Society recognizes ophthalmologist for co-inventing ground-breaking biomedical imaging technology.
‘Symptom science’ aims to ease burden of cancer treatment
April 09, 2024
Team of OHSU researchers working to discover better ways to control cancer symptoms, toxic side effects of treatments to improve quality of life for people battling cancer.
OHSU aims to reduce differences in how men, women experience, are treated for pain
March 21, 2024
Center for Women’s Health conducting survey to study range of pain management options, enhance safety, trust with patients.
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute announces leadership transition
March 14, 2024
Amid continued growth, longtime director Brian Druker, M.D., will become CEO; Tom Sellers, Ph.D., M.P.H., will take on director role.
Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility
March 08, 2024
OHSU scientists advance technique to turn a skin cell into an egg; could help same-sex couples, others have children genetically related to both parents.
Oregon Poison Center sees dramatic increase in young children exposed to fentanyl
March 07, 2024
Amid growing public health crisis, OHSU researchers report 449% increase in exposure to the potentially deadly drug among young children in the United States.
AI has perfect detection rate for severe cases of condition that causes blindness in preemies
March 07, 2024
The technology could expand global treatment for retinopathy of prematurity before condition can permanently damage vision.