Newsday quotes Jane Zhu, M.D., regarding a recent study comparing differences in the workforce between physician-owned practices and those acquired by private equity firms.

OHSU researchers measured wide differences among U.S. states in the number of people who resort to hospital emergency departments for treatment of mental health conditions through Medicaid. Lead author John McConnell, Ph.D., says, “Emergency departments are trained in handling urgent and acute health needs, but they’re not necessarily a good fit for the long-term well-being of people in need of mental health treatment.”

OHSU researchers measured wide differences among U.S. states in the number of people who resort to hospital emergency departments for treatment of mental health conditions through Medicaid. Lead author John McConnell, Ph.D., says, “Emergency departments are trained in handling urgent and acute health needs, but they’re not necessarily a good fit for the long-term well-being of people in need of mental health treatment.”

In a Columbian story about the benefits of Vitamin D in the drizzly Pacific Northwest, Caroline Tse, M.D., says, “There are some pretty staggering statistics associated with Vitamin D deficiency.”

In an interview with Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, NanoStrings Technologies Chief Scientific Officer says the Knight Diagnostics Laboratories at OHSU is a “great example” of the speed of translational research: “They have validated over 85 of our barcoded antibodies now and are pushing them in the diagnostics lab.”

The Herald and News covers generous scholarship for Oregon Tech from late Klamath Falls-area couple Patricia and Terence Boyer, who also supported OHSU and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

Tracy Funk, M.D., is quoted in a Romper story about the common condition of seborrhea dermatitis in newborns.

Vancouver-based CytoDyn chief executive officer highlights partnership with OHSU to develop a longer-active version of an experimental drug called leronlimab in an interview published by Pharma’s Almanac. For more on the OHSU work led by Jonah Sacha, Ph.D., see OHSU News.

KGW interview with Larry Sherman, Ph.D., about the beneficial effects of practicing and performing with musical instruments on brain health and function.

A Hillsboro teen, and former OHSU patient, attends the 65th Grammy Awards, thanks to Make-A-Wish Oregon