Project seeks to develop retinal screening for Alzheimer’s
January 27, 2026
OHSU biomedical engineer and imaging scientist awarded federal funding for high-risk, high-reward project.
Neurological Procedures Stories
Mixed results in using lipoic acid to treat progressive multiple sclerosis
December 15, 2025
OHSU-led randomized controlled trial examines benefits of over-the-counter antioxidant.
Study implicates enzyme in neurodegenerative conditions
December 11, 2025
OHSU research finds a specific enzyme is involved in myelin breakdown that causes conditions such as MS, stroke, Alzheimer’s.
Insufficient sleep associated with decreased life expectancy
December 08, 2025
OHSU researchers find catching at least seven hours of sleep a night will improve how you feel, how long you live.
Untreated sleep apnea raises risk of Parkinson’s, study finds
November 24, 2025
Research examining millions of electronic health records strongly suggests value of treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP.
OHSU first to use new target for focused ultrasound treatment of Parkinson's
October 28, 2025
Focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor now FDA-approved as a primary treatment for Parkinson’s; benefits OHSU patients in Oregon, across the country.
Study suggests new approach for treatment of spinal injuries
September 18, 2025
Randomized clinical trial involves patients at OHSU, 12 other large U.S. trauma centers.
Discovery reveals protein involved in Parkinson’s disease also drives skin cancer
April 09, 2025
Different behaviors of same key protein in neurons, skin cells suggest new therapies should target the alpha-synuclein protein.
OHSU expert weighs ethical issues of portable MRI
January 31, 2025
New technology has pros and cons; experts examining concerns before technology comes to patients.
New research explores links between sleep disorder, Parkinson’s disease
January 28, 2025
U.S. Department of Defense awards $4 million to researchers at OHSU, University of Washington, VA Portland, VA Puget Sound to collaborate on new study.
