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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Compounds that cut off the flow of fatty fuel stop the virus from replicating in the lab, OHSU researchers find.
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In a systematic review of scientific literature, OHSU researchers find thin evidence that cannabis has clinical benefits.
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Immunologist Mark Slifka notes that monkeypox is a cousin to smallpox, does not spread like COVID-19.
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Currently, the painful condition is treated through invasive surgeries to remove tissue lesions.
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Physician-scientist Marian Dale is talking the walk
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Focuses include walking gait in diagnosing, treating forms of parkinsonism.
New study reveals the effect of extended space flight on astronauts’ brains
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Research relies on methodology developed by OHSU scientists.
Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD
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OHSU researchers found children given supplemental micronutrients were three times more likely to have better concentration, moods.
Taking a systems approach to beating cancer
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Laura Heiser uses systems biology in her effort to reveal, counter tumor drug resistance.
Ana Quiñones’ research aims to eliminate health disparities
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With new funding, data sets, Quiñones investigates paths to better health care policy in support of those most vulnerable.