School of Dentistry Dean Emeritus Dr. Jack Clinton passes away By Luke Gillman January 24, 2022 Clinton served as dean for eight years.
Human brain mapping with groundbreaking resolution By Casey Williamson January 21, 2022 New sensor grids could transform precision of neurosurgery, expand understanding of the brain.
Jan. 20 forecast shows slight reduction of COVID-19 impact on Oregon hospitals By Erik Robinson January 20, 2022 Oregonians stepping up measures to reduce spread of infection, although hundreds of Oregonians are still becoming severely ill.
Review reports improved transparency in antidepressant drug trials By Erik Robinson January 19, 2022 Negative study findings, ‘once a dirty little secret,’ are now being acknowledged more often.
OHSU ends practice of factoring a patient’s race into diagnosis, treatment decisions in kidney disease By Erin Hoover Barnett January 19, 2022 The use of a “race factor” in clinical algorithms that help determine who gets what treatments for various diseases in under scrutiny; its removal in the algorithm for kidney disease follows national recommendations championed locally.
OHSU appoints new executive vice president, provost By OHSU Communications January 18, 2022 An accomplished scholar with deep strategic leadership experience, Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns joins the university July 1, 2022.
OHSU to expand Portland’s COVID-19 vaccine, test options with two new sites By Franny White January 14, 2022 Oregon Health Authority to oversee Portland Expo Center community site.
Jan. 13 COVID-19 forecast continues to show severe strain on Oregon hospitals By Erik Robinson January 13, 2022 New forecast reveals situation would be even worse except for the fact that Oregonians are stepping up measures to reduce transmission.
Study shows hemp compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells By Erik Robinson January 13, 2022 Laboratory research is a collaboration of researchers at OHSU, Oregon State University.
Cannabis resource for health care providers, researchers launches Jan. 10 By Jennifer Smith January 10, 2022 Web-based platform includes updated information about health effects of cannabis, searchable compilation of latest research.