Study finds stress-related nerves may fuel pancreatic cancer growth
New research from OHSU points to an unexpected player in cancer research: nerves.
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Almost half of people who use drugs in rural areas were recently incarcerated
November 09, 2023
OHSU lead author of nationwide study says findings highlight prime opportunity to provide effective addiction treatment while people are in custody.
Inhaled monoclonal antibodies protective against COVID-19
November 07, 2023
Findings could revolutionize treatments for respiratory pathogens, allowing for quick-acting, at-home aerosolized therapy.
Brain implant at OHSU successfully controls both seizures and OCD
October 25, 2023
For the first time, one electrode targets two portions of brain for dual benefit; patient reports life-changing outcome from 2019 procedure.
President Biden honors David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., for transformative imaging technology
October 24, 2023
Huang, two OCT co-inventors recognized with National Medal of Technology and Innovation for ‘literally changing the world for the better.'
OHSU receives $2 million for study of smoke impacts on child health
October 24, 2023
Funding for ongoing study will expand investigation into long-term effects of e-cigarettes, marijuana, wildfires, other climate change factors during pregnancy.
Review: Drug for panic disorder less effective than previously believed
October 19, 2023
Study finds publication bias inflated the efficacy of commonly prescribed drug benzodiazepine by more than 40%.
OHSU patient with breast cancer: ‘I have hope again’
October 16, 2023
Patient with advanced breast cancer carrying a rare genomic mutation benefits from early-phase clinical trial at Oregon Health & Science University.
Study identifies biomarker that could lead to better treatment for autoimmune disease
October 09, 2023
New research explains molecular processes involved in ankylosing spondylitis, which affects about 1 in 200 people.
David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., receives Lasker Award for transformative imaging technology
September 21, 2023
Prize dubbed ‘America’s Nobel’ recognizes wide use of optical coherence tomography to manage eye disease, prevent blindness.
Study reveals structure of crucial receptor in brain development, function
September 20, 2023
OHSU scientists elucidate structure of receptors targeted by antidepressants, other pharmaceutical drugs; could lead to improved therapies.