In a story about size differences among newborns, Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D., says: “There’s a lot of nuance and overall we’re seeing a greater spread of the distribution, both small and big babies.”

In a story about new research that correlates cannabis use in pregnancy with health problems for infants, Jamie Lo, M.D., says the data collected so far are more limited than data regarding cigarettes and alcohol: “What we do know is enough to recommend that pregnant women abstain from using cannabis during pregnancy.”

Writer Elizabeth Doerr cites “incredible team” at OHSU’s Pediatric Craniofacial and Cleft Palate Program in treating her newborn; Lisa Crupi, R.N., says the goal is to make sure parents are “feeling excited and not scared, like they’ve got some tools.”

Rosalie Sears, Ph.D., recommends patients with pancreatic cysts get routine screenings for pancreatic cancer: “Most of them are not cancerous, and yet they are a bit worrisome, and they do require follow-up.”

OHSU contributes to research that indicates public policy intended to reduce opioid abuse may also limit hospice patients’ access to pain management drugs.

Oregon lawmakers call for oversight of universities’ handling of sexual and racial harassment complaints on campuses.

James Rosenbaum, M.D., recommends individuals with psoriatic arthritis see an ophthalmologist if they experience prolonged eye redness, sensitivity to light, vision change or pain.

Bill Messer, M.D., Ph.D., discusses an OHSU pre-print study that indicates people who were previously sick with COVID-19 can be protected against a new variant if they get vaccinated.

Andreas Lauer, M.D., and Mark Pennesi, M.D., Ph.D., are named to Iveric Bio’s Gene Therapy Inherited Retina Disease Scientific Advisory Committee.

Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., is a member of Genenta Science’s scientific advisory board.