Axios highlights an OHSU study that found the rate of opioid use in pregnancy more than doubled in 12 years. Jamie Lo, M.D., says, “The real situation is more dire and more severe.”

In-depth profile of Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A., highlighting his noticeable, steady presence across the organization and his plans and hopes for OHSU’s future.

Willamette Week publishes an in-depth profile of Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A., highlighting his noticeable, steady presence across the organization and his plans and hopes for OHSU’s future.

MedCentral reports on new research that shows treatment-resistant focal epilepsy can improve over time, independent of changes in medications or devices. David Spencer, M.D., says, “Several previous studies have shown that the reality is much more dynamic, and people may move in and out of extended periods of seizure freedom.”

KOIN-TV reports on a recent OHSU study that found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development. Calvin Jara, M.D., says, “What we’re discovering is that chronic exposure to common, low-level air pollutants may act like a slow, subtle pressure on the developing brain.”

Continued coverage of OHSU research on how those with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

National Geographic reports on a new study that shows cases of gestational diabetes have increased 36% over the past nine years and have been steadily rising for the past 15. Amy Valent, D.O., says, “Even five minutes of getting your heart rate up and elevating it is extremely valuable.”

OHSU scientists identified a promising target on the NMDA receptor in the brain for treatment of a devastating autoimmune disease. Eric Gouaux, Ph.D., says, “We found that antibodies don’t bind everywhere. They don’t coat the receptor like a layer of paint. Instead, they bind to just a few very specific areas.”

A discovery by OHSU scientists who identified a promising target on the NMDA receptor in the brain for treatment of a devastating autoimmune disease. Eric Gouaux, Ph.D., says, “We found that antibodies don’t bind everywhere. They don’t coat the receptor like a layer of paint. Instead, they bind to just a few very specific areas.”

Continued coverage of OHSU research that finds the rates of opioid use during pregnancy has risen two-fold over the past decade.