A study by Jae Downing, Ph.D., and Geolani Dy, M.D., found about half of patients receiving gender-affirming genital surgery travel out of state for this care. Downing says: “Traveling out of state also increases out-of-pocket medical expenses for trans and gender-diverse patients — even though their surgery’s total cost is largely the same."

In a story exploring why U.S. health care providers prescribe opioids more than their Japanese counterparts, Eriko Onishi, M.D., says: “The cultural background will definitely play into how you manage your pain. ‘My grandpa was in pain when he was old.’”

OHSU publishes an OHSU News statement in response to the rulings of Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Andrew M. Lavin in the PETA v. Oregon Health & Science University public records lawsuit.

In a story discussing the current monkeypox outbreak and if the World Athletics Championships in Eugene could cause it to grow, Mark Slifka, Ph.D., says transmission requires prolonged, intimate contact and that “Outside of that, the risk is quite low."

Alan Teo, M.D., discusses hikikomori -- the condition of extreme social isolation –- and the specific challenges for this population and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Danny Jacobs, M.D., is among the 2022-2023 Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) newly announced Board of Directors.

In a Time Magazine story on how the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will affect life-saving abortion procedures, Maria Rodriguez, M.D., says a delay of even a few minutes can mean the difference between life and death: "Nobody wants their doctor on the phone to the hospital lawyer as they’re hemorrhaging."

The National Eczema Foundation highlights new research co-authored by Emile Latour, M.S., which found shared decision-making is beneficial in the care of patients with eczema.

Woman who underwent 13 surgeries at OHSU after a hit-and-run accident one year ago credits her ability to walk again, in part, to ongoing therapy at OHSU.