In response to a study that found men overlook osteoporosis, increasing fracture risks, Eric Orwoll, M.D. says: “There’s a bit of a Superman idea. Men would like to believe they’re indestructible, so a fracture doesn’t have the implication that it should.”

A study led by Seth Crocket, M.D, finds fewer than 60% of procedures use the recommended technique for removing colon polyps smaller than 1 cm: “We expected to find some variations in polypectomy technique, but the results were surprising; overall, cold snare usage was much lower than expected, given that this is the recommended method for removing most small polyps.”

Becker’s Hospital Review names the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute among the top 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs, “advancing cancer care through groundbreaking research, innovative treatments and transformative clinical trials.”

An Oregon middle school accidentally serves pretzels coated in oven cleaner. The Oregon Poison Center confirms it received about 20 related calls, and reminded the public about food prep safety.

The annual partnership between OHSU Doernbecher and Nike raises a record $1.9 million at the auction event. “Freestyle was described to me by many as their favorite event of the year,” said OHSU President Shereef Elnahal, M.D. “Having experienced it for the first time, I agree — the courage and creativity of our patient designers, combined with the talent and support of Nike, generates unforgettable generosity and resources that propel our mission at Doernbecher.”

OHSU researchers examine a potential link between GLP-1 use and the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration, finding it may offer ocular benefits compared with other weight loss drugs.

Volunteer medics provide first aid and supplies to demonstrators during Portland’s “No Kings” protest. In the article, The Lund Report notes that in 2020 OHSU students formed a group to serve as medics at demonstration events.

An Oregon middle school accidentally serves pretzels coated in oven cleaner. The Oregon Poison Center confirms it received about 20 related calls, and reminded the public about food prep safety.

A new OHSU‑led study shows a dangerous strain of E. coli can block the gut’s defense mechanism by preventing infected cells from being expelled. Senior author Isabella Rauch, Ph.D., says: “This study shows that pathogenic bacteria can block infected cells from being pushed out… It’s a completely different strategy from what we’ve seen before."

A Health.com article highlights five common mistakes that undermine soup’s health value. Diane Stadler, Ph.D., says: “Many canned soups contain between 450 and 900 mg of sodium per one‑cup serving, and some may include even more.”