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Can a Blood Test That Detects Early Cancers Save Lives?

AARP October 21, 2022
In an AARP story on multi-cancer early detection tests, Nima Nabavizadeh, M.D., says: "The earlier the stage, the more confined the cancer is, the better the outcomes with chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Essentially, detecting cancer as early as possible is one of the most important ways to reduce cancer deaths. It’s the rationale for mammography and other screenings.”

Firearm injuries in Oregon are now twice as common, according to emergency room data

OPB's Think Out Loud October 21, 2022
A first-of-its-kind statewide firearm injury report from OHSU’s Gun Violence Prevention Research Center reveals thousands of injuries affecting urban and rural counties alike across Oregon. “This report shows that firearm injuries are not just a Portland problem,” says Kathleen Carlson, Ph.D.

Ducks go pink for an important cause

Daily Emerald October 20, 2022
The University of Oregon athletics program auctions off 20 special-edition breast cancer awareness football helmets to benefit breast cancer research at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.

Long COVID-19: 5 facts about the legally protected, chronic illness

Oregon Health News October 20, 2022
Comments by Aluko Hope, M.D., are featured in an Oregon Health Authority blog post summarizing an Oct. 6 webinar about long COVID. He says: “Just the fact that you are going to struggle with this is something you have to prepare for,” Dr. Hope said. “Thinking of long COVID as a chronic illness allows you to be empowered to recognize the triggers.”

How to make better use of antidepressants

The Economist October 19, 2022
Erick Turner, M.D., is interviewed for a story in The Economist about the difficulty of tapering patients off antidepressant medications in a way that doesn’t cause harmful symptoms of withdrawal. He says, “You want six to 12 months in the bag as far as treatment response goes before you consider stopping.”
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