In a story about FDA approval of a new nasal spray to treat depression, Erick Turner, M.D., says, “They weeded out the true treatment-resistant patients.”

OHSU medical student Alyssa Hjelvik said “it's so critical to be fully present and genuine” while describing patient Ron Natio’s advice on how doctors can better deliver bad news.

Story covers backlash against opioid prescribing. Roger Chou, M.D., says, “This is a complex area where we have to individualize patient care, and I think people have been using policy as a blunt tool when in many cases, it requires some more nuance than that.”

Matthew Riddle, M.D., is quoted in an American Diabetes Association release about a clinical trial that found the injectable diabetes treatment dulaglutide reduces cardiovascular problems in people with type 2 diabetes.

OHSU is developing new materials for dental fillings and adhesives that are designed to last longer than current technologies: Dentistry Today.

Army Surgeon General Nadjya West mentioned the Army’s medical trauma training partnership with OHSU and Cooper University Health System in an interview about Army medicine.

Tracy Severson, R.D., notes the plant-based Impossible Burger has higher sodium and saturated fat content that natural beef burgers and recommends eating plant-based, unprocessed foods.

OHSU is partnering with Sky Lakes Medical Center to build a $50-million, 10,000-square-foot facility in Klamath Falls, Oregon, that will offer training space for OHSU students and medical residents as well as primary care clinic space for patients.

OHSU Doernbecher student-patients partake in a special event to celebrate the year-end completion of studies through the hospital school program

Story highlights OHSU research indicating that video chat, compared to other online communication tools, has the best promise in reducing the risk of depression in older adults. Alan Teo, M.D., says, “People literally die earlier when they are lonely.”