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Despite progress, health disparities remain among racial and ethnic minority groups post-ACA

By Tracy Brawley September 13, 2017

New findings in a multi-state study reveal Hispanic patients have the highest rates of uninsured clinic visits.

Seeing beneath the surface

By Kristyna Wentz-Graff September 12, 2017

OHSU experts recently imaged a Japanese suit of armor from the Portland Art Museum, helping to enhance curators' understanding about the armor's construction.

Expensive drug driving up Medicare expenditures without evidence of greater efficacy

By Erik Robinson September 11, 2017

Researchers report that Medicare spent over $1 billion in a five-year period for a drug that has not proved more effective than a cheaper alternative.

How much does it cost to bring a cancer drug to market?

By Amanda Gibbs September 11, 2017

A new study focused on the research and development spending of some pharmaceutical companies found the cost of bringing a cancer drug to market was significantly less than previously reported.

Back-to-school tips and tricks: School bus safety

By Tracy Brawley September 08, 2017

The greatest safety risk to a student is not riding the school bus, but approaching or leaving it.

A personal stake in fighting Alzheimer’s

By Allison Lindauer September 06, 2017

Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death, the only disease among the top 10 without a cure or even a means to slow its progression.

OHSU remains committed to DACA principles

September 05, 2017

OHSU continues commitment to DACA policy.

Parents’ deportation risk impacts children’s mental health

By Elisa Williams September 01, 2017

U.S.-born children whose parents face possible deportation are at higher risk for stress-related mental health disorders, according to a study published in the journal Science.

Study identifies new genetic risk factor for developing autism spectrum disorder

By Tracy Brawley August 31, 2017

Study analyzed genetic sequencing data from 2,300 families; focused on identifying low-lying genetic mutations.

Studies reveal how shingles vaccine should be used in arthritis patients

August 30, 2017

Studies suggest receiving a shingles vaccine prior to starting treatment for rheumatoid arthritis can elicit greater immune responses.

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