Employee Benefits News covers the addition of birth doulas to the offerings of Stork Club, which provides a suite of family and fertility benefits. Ellen Tilden, Ph.D., says, "We've created a system that really does not make space for childbearing. A doula is one option to bring in somebody who is focused on the emotional and educational needs of a person, and to be a partner or guide and offer companionship."

Chris Ryan, M.D., gives a video interview to OncLive discussing the implications of updated findings from a phase 3 clinical trial in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.

American Heart Association News reports on a scientific statement co-written by Anusha Mishra, Ph.D., about how blood vessels affect overall brain health, including dementia. Mishra says more research to explore the role blood vessels play in helping the brain clear the excessive proteins that contribute to dementia.

Ahmad Masri, M.D., reported clinical trial results that indicate the drug aficamten is associated with significant improvements for trial participants with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Research by Michael Klein, M.D., and others has identified rare genetic variants that may be involved in developing age-related macular degeneration, and could be used to develop new therapies.

Research by Michael Klein, M.D., and others has identified rare genetic variants that may be involved in developing age-related macular degeneration, and could be used to develop new therapies.

Research by Michael Klein, M.D., and others has identified rare genetic variants that may be involved in developing age-related macular degeneration, and could be used to develop new therapies.

In an announcement from the American Association for Cancer Research, Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., applauds the recently-announced National Cancer Institute’s National Cancer Plan but notes the plan will require national funding. She says: “However, if we are to succeed in achieving these goals — including realizing the promise of new approaches to preventing and treating cancer — Congress must prioritize investments in cancer research, primarily through NCI.”

Article on a study led by Jeanette Johnstone, Ph.D., involving micronutrients for treatment of youths with ADHD. Initial findings were published in May of 2022, including on OHSU News.

In light of new mass shootings across the country, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials highlights Oregon’s collaboration with OHSU researchers to prevent firearm injuries and death by taking a public health approach, starting by collecting and tracking data.