Todd Korthuis, M.D., is leading a new project that aims to reduce illicit drug use and overdose deaths through contingency management, which offers small rewards like gift cards to patients with substance use disorder who modify their behavior.

Karen Gibbins, M.D., talks to OPB-Radio's Think Out Loud program about what we know about stillbirths and how examinations could give us a better understanding of why they happen, and how to prevent them. She says, “If we had not had that autopsy, my third child would have died as well.”

A study led by Adrienne Hughes, M.D., finds adolescent cannabis abuse has increased 245% since 2000 in the U.S., while alcohol abuse among teens has steadily declined over the same period.

Oregon Legislature testimony by Todd Korthuis, M.D., is quoted in coverage about the efficacy of drug decriminalization in Oregon. At the hearing, Korthuis notes that people issued a ticket for drug possession under the new law rarely call a hotline to access treatment and have their citation waived. He says, “Only 1% of those issued a ticket for drug possession requested information about treatment resources. In my discussions with treatment leaders around the state, not one has had any patient enroll in treatment due to these tickets.”

Oregon Legislature testimony by Todd Korthuis, M.D., is quoted in coverage about the efficacy of drug decriminalization in Oregon. At the hearing, Korthuis notes that people issued a ticket for drug possession under the new law rarely call a hotline to access treatment and have their citation waived. He says, “Only 1% of those issued a ticket for drug possession requested information about treatment resources. In my discussions with treatment leaders around the state, not one has had any patient enroll in treatment due to these tickets.”

Ophthalmology Times has named OHSU’s Casey Eye Institute the U.S.’ 11th-best overall ophthalmology program as well as being among the nation’s top ophthalmology organizations for clinical care, graduate medical education and research.

A Forest Grove Santa accepts donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society following his daughter’s successful treatment for leukemia at OHSU

Katharine E. Zuckerman, M.D., is leading two studies to address health disparities and improve outcomes for children with early childhood communication disorders by increasing equitable access to care. “Despite the large frequency of childhood communication disorders, children of color continue to be overlooked and underserved. Additionally, factors such as poverty, geography or language barriers can exacerbate these disparities,” she says.

Katharine E. Zuckerman, M.D., is leading two studies to address health disparities and improve outcomes for children with early childhood communication disorders by increasing equitable access to care. “Despite the large frequency of childhood communication disorders, children of color continue to be overlooked and underserved. Additionally, factors such as poverty, geography or language barriers can exacerbate these disparities,” she says.

Sadik Esener, Ph.D., provides context for a Reuters story picked up by dozens of outlets across the country regarding antitrust arguments against Illumina’s purchase of cancer test company Grail. Esener says “the jury is still out” on which technology will dominate the field.