A feature includes comment from several OHSU scientists regarding the suspension of research not specifically related to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of COVID-19. Brian Druker, M.D. says: “… we have a health care crisis and we have to do our part, and our part is saving as many lives as possible and flattening that curve so we don’t overwhelm the hospital system and ICUs, and it buys us more time to manage these patients and spread it out until a vaccine is available.”

Jason Campbell, M.D., and colleagues continue to spread joy and support for health care workers across the world via choreographed dance routines posted to social media platform TikTok. Campbell says: “The videos are not meant to detract from or lessen the severity of the virus. They are meant to be a small reminder of simpler times and to give people a smile or a laugh -- to potentially give people the only smile and laugh they have had in their day.”

Researchers at the Oregon National Primate Research Center and the OSU/OHSU College of Pharmacy utilize nanoparticles to identify a potential treatment for endometriosis.

Nike delivers the first shipment of custom full-face shields and PAPR lenses to OHSU. Miko Enomoto, M.D., says “Nike’s generous response to the COVID-19 crisis helps to instill an added layer of confidence and support for healthcare workers, that we can safely carry out the jobs we were born to do.”

OHSU students will conduct a dietary study to determine if Coos Bay-area foster children involved in a community gardening program experience improved nutrition.

Esther Choo, M.D., speaks about the need for medications along with ventilators. She says: “The minute you talk about ventilators you need to talk about medications. Ventilators can’t really be used without these medications.”

Eric Stecker, M.D., M.P.H, warns drugs considered for COVID-19 can raise risk for dangerous abnormal heart rhythms.

OHSU publishes a tribute to philanthropist Arlene Schnitzer, who gave generously to various programs at OHSU, including diabetes and women’s health.

OHSU mindfulness classes are mentioned in an article on the topic of mental health and wellness during this time.

John Townes, M.D., says it will take creative thinking to make contact tracing effective, and points to Taiwan as an example where it worked.