Judy Guzman-Cottrill, M.D., says, going forward, seasonal masking could become the norm in certain situations.

John "Jack" Campbell, M.D., the first pediatric surgeon at OHSU and Doernbecher Children's Hospital (DCH), passed away Feb. 1, 2022.

A baby was born at OHSU at 2 p.m. on 2/22/22.

The Feb. 17 forecast by Peter Graven, Ph.D., notes COVID-19 hospitalizations are declining faster than expected and predicts that statewide hospitalization cases could fall to 400 by March 20, which could enable the state to repeal its indoor mask requirement sooner.

A profile on Dede Montgomery, M.S., a local author as well as an industrial hygienist at OHSU. “The writing itself gives me a huge joy," she says.

Research led by Roger Chou, M.D., informs U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation that people ages 40 to 75 with cardiovascular risk factor(s) and higher 10-year risk for a cardiovascular event take statins.

Marie Chisholm-Burns, Pharm.D., Ph.D., will be OHSU’s executive vice president and provost starting July 1.

Dr. Eric L. Simpson, MCR, a professor of dermatology and director of clinical research in the Department of Dermatology at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, explains in a National Eczema Association webinar: “JAK inhibitors all improve itch rapidly within days, the skin rash, and the quality of life. For some of these severe patients, it can be extremely helpful. [However,] if they have a history of blood clots, history of cancer, or a history of severe infection needing hospitalization, I may not use a JAK inhibitor.”

Dr. Eric Simpson, M.C.R., a professor of dermatology and director of clinical research in the Department of Dermatology at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, outlines the role of cytokines in atopic dermatitis during a National Eczema Association webinar. “Cytokines […] are chemical messengers that your immune system uses […] to tell other cells to coordinate a response to an invader, and, unfortunately, in eczema, your immune system thinks you’re being invaded […] all the time.”

Nandita Gupta, M.D., discusses why women are at higher risk for heart disease and how to prevent the condition.