OHSU researchers develop a powerful new tool, dubbed OmicsTweezer, that makes it easier to study the mix of cell types in human tissue, which is crucial for understanding diseases such as cancer. Zheng Xia, Ph.D., says, “The tumor microenvironment, made up of diverse cell types that shape tumor development and patient outcomes, has been a longstanding research priority at the Knight Cancer Institute.”

A story by The Lund Report on a group of Legacy Health nurses joining the Oregon Nurses Association mentions OHSU.

A story in Healio on results from a randomized controlled trial that led the FDA to make a major change to testosterone replacement therapy labeling quotes Eric Orwoll, M.D., “At least over a two-year treatment period, testosterone replacement therapy appeared to impart no additional risk of major adverse cardiac events.”

A story by The Lund Report on a group of Legacy Health nurses joining the Oregon Nurses Association mentions OHSU.

An article in Medscape documents a study by Amnon Sonnenberg, M.D., that revealed subtypes of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, such as erosive esophagitis, nonerosive reflux disease and Barrett esophagus were associated with an increased risk for colonic neoplasia in older adults, with the risk more pronounced for colon polyps than for colorectal cancer.

In an interview in The Educated Patient, a patient recounts her experience in treating eczema, including a childhood visit to OHSU Hospital and consultation with Jon Hanifin, M.D.

The U.S. could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and save an estimated $1 billion a year, according to a new review led by OHSU. Mark Slifka, Ph.D., says, “By maintaining high childhood vaccination coverage, we not only protect kids, but we may actually be able to reduce adult booster vaccinations.”

The U.S. could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and save an estimated $1 billion a year, according to a new review led by OHSU. Mark Slifka, Ph.D., says, “By maintaining high childhood vaccination coverage, we not only protect kids, but we may actually be able to reduce adult booster vaccinations.”

An article in USA Today on tight-fitting clothing and hernias cites OHSU research on how hernias happen.

In a story by Medical Assisting Today about overcoming gender bias in health care, Amy Cantor, M.D., says, “Maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States are higher than any similar country, with even higher rates among Black women.”