Research conducted by Marcus Altman, M.D., finds home monitoring may reduce neovascularization risks in patients with age-related macular degeneration.

At the virtual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Paul Yang, M.D., Ph.D., will present six-month data for a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating a potential gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa; and, Mark Pennesi, M.D., Ph.D., will provide an overview of gene therapy clinical trials for achromatopsia.

A blog post discusses the health impacts of poor air quality; Pat Hogan, M.D., says: "Children are especially at risk for the effects of air pollution and poor air quality. The prenatal period is important for lung growth, but a lot of lung development happens after birth and in the first few years of life. It’s a delicate time."

Portland-based vaccine clinics, including OHSU-run sites, are experiencing an increase in open appointments, thanks in part to increased vaccine allocations statewide.

A story investigates the relationship between cardiovascular disease and COVID-19; Johnathan Lindner, M.D., says the mortality rate from heart attacks is 10 times higher if the person has COVID-19.

John Townes, M.D., comments on Oregon's ability to reach COVID-19 herd immunity and reopen businesses across the state.

Alan Teo, M.D., comments on "Cave Syndrome," a condition defined by a person's reluctance to return to traditional practices following long-term isolation: "The $10,000 question is whether the prevalence of this type of extreme condition may be increasing as a result of COVID... particularly in young people or adolescents, where the risk is greater because that stage is often when this extreme social withdrawal has been identified."

CBS Evening News interviews Linus Silvey, R.N., about what he's seeing in the ICU.

CBS This Morning interviews Renee Edwards, M.D., at OHSU's PDX mass vaccination site about Oregon having the highest infection rates in the nation: "Its hard to see another surge come, especially when most of the hospital patients are now younger."

OHSU is developing tiny, 3D-printed bricks that were inspired by LEGO blocks and are designed to help heal broken bones and could lead to lab-made organs for human transplant.