Drive-thru patient testing offered by OHSU, other hospital systems.

Eric Fombonne, M.D., comments on new CDC data that suggests an increasing trend of Autism diagnosis in the U.S., despite some states showcasing limited early detection. He says: “Autism occurs and shows up in the first three years of life. I’m just concerned why there has been such a delay in identification of these children and whether or not the diagnoses are accurate."

An article highlights varying guidance for in-person treatment of people with substance use disorder. Ximena Levander, M.D., says, “It’s creating a lot of anxiety and confusion among patients and families.”

Mark Slifka, Ph.D., is quoted about the potential for a COVID blood test.

Elizabeth Eckstrom, M.D., is quoted about precautions around grocery shopping.

OHSU medical students mobilize to help people with substance use disorder stay out of the ER.

Ben Hoffman, M.D., comments on the importance of home safety during the pandemic. He says, “You can’t work and provide adequate supervision, especially for younger kids – so something’s got to give."

OPB joins with ProPublica in a story about outbreak straining supply of tests and personal protective equipment.

OHSU unveils hotline funded through generosity of donors.

The Endocrine Society names Hisham Mohammed, Ph.D. as one of only five recipients of its 2020 Early Investigators Award. Mohammed’s research focuses on the fundamentals of epigenetic and transcriptional regulation in hormone-driven cancers.