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Experts share Halloween safety tips

KPTV October 28, 2024
Experts at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital share tips to keep kids and families safe on Halloween, including accompanying young children when trick-or-treating and keeping an eye on what kids have in their mouths.

'This Was Not a Rare or Exceptional Circumstance': What We Heard This Week

MedPage Today October 27, 2024
An OHSU study leveraging a database of millions of veterans nationwide reveals a possible connection between hearing loss and Parkinson’s disease. Lee Neilson, M.D., says, “We still have much to learn about how hearing loss contributes to Parkinson’s and how hearing aids might work to lower one’s risk. Considering there are few downsides to getting screened and fitted for a hearing aid, we would encourage everyone to do it.”

Addressing Iron Deficiency Anemia and Related Disparities in Pregnancy

Hematology Advisor October 25, 2024
Hematology Advisor covers the disparities among pregnant patients diagnosed and treated for iron deficiency. Ashley Benson, M.D., says, “There is a need for enhanced education and training for health professionals to improve early detection, treatment, and counseling on this issue. Public health efforts should focus on increasing access to iron-rich foods and supplements and promoting awareness through targeted campaigns."

Hearing loss may be a big risk factor for Parkinson’s, study says

Parkinson's News Today October 25, 2024
An OHSU study leveraging a database of millions of veterans nationwide reveals a possible connection between hearing loss and Parkinson’s disease. Lee Neilson, M.D., says, “We still have much to learn about how hearing loss contributes to Parkinson’s and how hearing aids might work to lower one’s risk. Considering there are few downsides to getting screened and fitted for a hearing aid, we would encourage everyone to do it."

Hearing Aids May Reduce Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease

The Hearing Review October 25, 2024
An OHSU study leveraging a database of millions of veterans nationwide reveals a possible connection between hearing loss and Parkinson’s disease. Lee Neilson, M.D., says, “We still have much to learn about how hearing loss contributes to Parkinson’s and how hearing aids might work to lower one’s risk. Considering there are few downsides to getting screened and fitted for a hearing aid, we would encourage everyone to do it.”

New study links hearing loss, Parkinson's disease

The Tillamook Headlight Herald October 25, 2024
An OHSU study leveraging a database of millions of veterans nationwide reveals a possible connection between hearing loss and Parkinson’s disease. Lee Neilson, M.D., says, “We still have much to learn about how hearing loss contributes to Parkinson’s and how hearing aids might work to lower one’s risk. Considering there are few downsides to getting screened and fitted for a hearing aid, we would encourage everyone to do it.”

Stopping By: ‘Diabetes is my superpower’

Yamhill News-Register October 25, 2024
The Yamhill News-Register highlights Doernbecher Freestyle patient-designer Ja’Kai Taylor and his journey managing Type 1 diabetes. Reflecting on his condition now he says, “Diabetes is my superpower.”

Breakthrough discovery in dahlia flowers could help treat MS, cancer

KOIN-TV October 25, 2024
Scientists identify a natural compound that halts the process involved in the progression of certain forms of cancer and demyelinating conditions -- those that damage the sheath, known as myelin, that surrounds neurons -- such as multiple sclerosis.
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