Despite a national opioid overdose epidemic supercharged by a surge of illicit fentanyl, OHSU-led research reveals wide discrepancies among U.S. states in effectively treating opioid use disorder among people covered by Medicaid.

HB 2904 requires the Oregon National Primate Center to report additional details annually.

The Oregonian reviews Providence’s nurses strike and its effects on other hospitals and health systems in the area, including OHSU.

A Healio roundup of the ENDO 2023 conference highlights information shared by Maria Fleseriu, M.D., about research of adrenal disorders, including methods using artificial intelligence.

Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe recognizes a team that includes OHSU Center for Evidence-Based Policy staff for helping improve access to life-saving Hepatitis C treatment in that state.

In a Cancer Today article about a study on hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients who paused their endocrine therapy to get pregnant, Alexandra Zimmer, M.D., says, “Previous studies had demonstrated safety in pregnancy post-treatment completion. This is the first prospective study to evaluate the pause on treatment and pregnancy. We want our patients to be treated and enjoy their life. These findings, for now, mean that we are getting closer to that.”

While discussing a new study on the best way to offer colorectal cancer screening to 45- to 49-year- olds, David Lieberman, M.D., says the 26% screening completion rate is quite encouraging, “especially for this age group, who generally are not even thinking about colon cancer and screening."

Alison Edelman M.D., provides overview of emergency contraception, including the basics on how it works, which options are available and where, and its efficacy for individuals of a higher weight.

The Order of the Eastern Star’s Oregon Chapter donated $30,000 to support OHSU cancer research.

A piece debunking myths about cholesterol notes research led by Nathalie Pamir, Ph.D., has indicated having more high-density lipoprotein, often called the “good” form of cholesterol, doesn’t result in better health outcomes for people of all races.