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Translational research institute at OHSU receives $37 million

By Erik Robinson September 26, 2017

The Oregon Clinical & Translational Research Institute at OHSU has received a $37 million boost from the federal government to help accelerate the translation of research into clinical use, medical practice and health policy.

Building Bridges: Improving quality of life for young patients, families

By Tracy Brawley September 25, 2017

Pediatric palliative care program coordinates care for children with long-term, life-threatening conditions.

All hemorrhaging stops … doesn’t it?

By David Wilson September 25, 2017

As our politicians wrestle with the challenges of how to structure our health care system, it is important to recognize how much is being achieved.

Senate health care bill, physicians and shame

By Esther Choo September 22, 2017

Some physicians express anguish, horror and shame as they watch congress wrestle with health care reform.

OHSU Doernbecher is first hospital in Pacific Northwest to offer new FDA-approved treatment for advanced leukemia

By Esther Choo September 21, 2017

The first FDA-approved gene transfer therapy for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia will be available at a handful of approved hospitals, including OHSU Doernbecher.

Oral antibiotics after C-section may reduce infection risk for obese women

By Elisa Williams September 20, 2017

JAMA study showed obese women who delivered via cesarean had reduced surgical-site infection rates when they received oral antibiotics post-delivery.

Sept. 21: Public forum on impacts of war, PTSD

September 19, 2017

The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health's lecture series returns this Thursday, focusing on veterans, PTSD and reintegration.

Scientists discover genetic markers for severe form of multiple sclerosis

By Erik Robinson September 18, 2017

Scientists have uncovered two related cytokines and associated genetic markers that may explain why some people develop progressive multiple sclerosis, or MS.

OHSU Hospital receives prestigious national award for quality, safety

By Tamara Hargens-Bradley September 15, 2017

OHSU Hospital ranks 12th in the nation for “superior performance" in providing high-quality care, based on mortality, safety, efficiency, effectiveness, patient centeredness and equity, according to the 2017 Vizient Quality and Accountability Study.

Despite progress, health disparities remain among racial and ethnic minority groups post-ACA

By Tracy Brawley September 13, 2017

New findings in a multi-state study reveal Hispanic patients have the highest rates of uninsured clinic visits.

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