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The OHSU Brain Institute is among the top institutions in the nation for NIH-funded neuroscience research. #OHSUBrain #OHSUResearch
According to U.S. News & World Report's rankings for 2026-27, OHSU stands out nationally in several areas of clinical care, including #Neurology and #Neurosurgery, which is ranked as “high performing.” https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/08/04/u-s-news-world-report-ohsu-ranked-best-hospital-in-oregon-6927305
Newer research from 2025 links insufficient #sleep to shorter life expectancy at the county level across the United States. https://www.miamiherald.com/living/wellness/article316507191.html
Men With Healthy Sleep Habits May Live Nearly 5 Years Longer, Study Suggests
“People really should strive to get seven to nine hours of sleep if at all possible.”
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Scientists have for the first time mapped in exquisite, three-dimensional detail six major conformations of a membrane in the #brain related to #learning, #memory and fear-related behavior. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1136456
New images map key membrane protein in brain related to stroke
Scientists have for the first time mapped in exquisite, three-dimensional detail six major conformations of a membrane in the brain related to learning, memory and fear-related behavior.
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Researchers need more new ideas for how to reach people before a #heat crisis — and the funding to test them. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jul/18/perspective-extreme-heat-is-a-fact-of-summer-its/
Perspective: Extreme heat is a fact of summer. Its health harms don’t have to be | Chattanooga Times Free Press
As yet another heat dome settles over part of the U.S., a depressingly predictable news cycle is unfolding. This week, the headlines will warn of dangerously high temperatures; next week, they'll chro...
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Are you looking to better serve older friends and family members in your life? This free, flexible, five-hour training series will help you learn how to deliver “age-friendly care” — care that meets the unique needs of older adults. Sign up today: https://learning.oregongwep.org/
The number of people with #autism has increased rapidly in recent decades. Some researchers and clinicians worry that many patients have been wrongly diagnosed. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/07/mild-autism-diagnosis/687998/
A new partnership between the Jefferson County School District and the Casey Eye Institute is bringing free, comprehensive #eyeexams directly to students who need them most.
Free eye exams are coming straight to Jefferson County students
Students in Jefferson County who fail vision screenings often never get follow-up care. A new program with the Casey Eye Institute is changing that with free eye exams delivered right at school.
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Take a walk around the block!🚶 Our final video of the OHSU 30-Day Challenge features Dr. Craig Elliott, Vice Provost of Student Affairs at OHSU, who shares his advice to reset your body and mind and come back with a plan of action.✅ #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Stress
In this episode of Innovate Health, @ohsunews.bsky.social's Dr. Aditi Martin breaks down how OHSU Innovates helps researchers, clinicians, and students turn early-stage ideas into partnerships, startups, and market-ready innovations. https://rss.com/podcasts/innovate-health/2973510/
From Lab Bench to Market: How OHSU Innovates Turns Research Into Startups -- with Dr. Aditi Martin | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
How does a promising discovery in a research lab actually become a company, a licensed product, or a clinical tool patients can use? In this episode of Innovate Health, Dr. Aditi Martin, Senior Director for Collaborations and Entrepreneurship at OHSU, b...
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Even after a successful surgery to remove the tumor responsible for excess growth hormone production, living with #acromegaly can demand a lot,including lasting complications like joint pain and sleep problems.
The Emotional Weight of Chronic Monitoring in Acromegaly
Learn about the emotional impact of chronic monitoring in acromegaly, signs of treatment fatigue, and strategies for managing burnout and improving mental health.
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A team at @ohsunews.bsky.social this month became the first in Oregon to implant a new type of radioactive tile roughly the size of a postage stamp to improve the outcome for patients with #BrainTumors.
OHSU is first in Oregon to implant device in brain to treat tumor
Targeted radiation therapy aims to improve survival, prevent tumor recurrence.
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A new program is intended to develop the skills of #eyecare specialists and research scientists in the effective use of state-of-the-art #perimetric technology to improve patient care. https://www.eyeworld.org/2026/eyeworld-weekly-july-10-2026/
EyeWorld Weekly, July 10, 2026 - EyeWorld
➤ Launch of biosimilar for retinal disease ➤ New partnership to advance perimetry program ➤ Approval of thyroid eye disease treatment ➤ Collaboration to develop adjustable PCIOLs ➤ Progress in treatment for neuropathic corneal pain ➤ Priority review for...
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Researchers from the lab of Dr. Claudio Mello contributed to a novel study, which examines the genomic and physiological changes of manakins, a group of tropical birds known for their elaborate acts of courtship and colorful plumage.
Accolades: Awards, honors and appointments July
Congratulations to James Frank, Megan Ruhland, Matt Chan, Andrew Wang, OHSU Family Medicine Interest Group, Erick Turner, Xiaolin Nan, Nadine Mallak, Emily Van Houweling, Eric Lau, Nathan Pennock, Steven Mansoor, Lucia Carbone, Emily Voigt, Caralyn Labr...
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“You give boys and young men the opportunity to bond in a deeper way. The real magic of Boys’ Club is the sense of belonging and the friendships.” https://www.statnews.com/2026/07/10/bcny-approach-boys-mental-health-connection-belonging-mentors/
New York boys club has a time-tested recipe to protect members' mental health
At a time when attention is deservedly being turned to the mental health crisis in boys, the Boys' Club of New York is a shelter from the storm for many of its members.
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Why #acromegaly can take a mental and emotional toll, along with strategies to address this burden. https://www.everydayhealth.com/hormones-metabolic-disorders/emotional-weight-of-chronic-monitoring-in-acromegaly/
Acromegaly Monitoring Burnout: Signs & Coping Strategies
Learn about the emotional impact of chronic monitoring in acromegaly, signs of treatment fatigue, and strategies for managing burnout and improving mental health.
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The OHSU STELLA-FTD team is excited about local filmmaker Katie Prentiss’s new movie, “Wake Up Maggie,” coming this fall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAhi4FiAPe0 #FTD #dementia
Award-winning Portland actress spotlights caregivers in new film
A dementia diagnosis often presents an immense struggle for any family, especially when it takes a form that's hard for doctors to catch.
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For assisted living owners and operators looking for a partner, be sure that partner understands #assistedliving services, including how to care for #olderadults who have multiple chronic conditions.
‘Uniqueness' of assisted living presents challenges for private equity involvement
Assisted living is a “unique” sector with capital needs that are just as unique, and private equity involvement is very different than in other healthcare sectors, according to a new Health Affairs study.
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Led by OHSU researchers, scientists have for the first time mapped in exquisite, three-dimensional detail six major conformations of a membrane in the #brain related to #learning, #memory and fear-related behavior.
New images map key membrane protein in brain related to stroke
Discovery could provide a blueprint for improved treatment of stroke.
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How #CART, or chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, a form of cell transplant therapy is now being used to treat #autoimmune conditions such as #lupus and other rare disorders. https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/06/26/ohsu-advances-massive-leap-in-medical-science-with-cellular-therapies
OHSU advances massive leap in medical science with cellular therapies
Patients are benefiting from CAR-T to treat neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, lupus and other autoimmune conditions.
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Here’s what you should know about managing #acromegaly symptoms when lab results suggest that you no longer have active disease. https://www.everydayhealth.com/hormones-metabolic-disorders/managing-acromegaly-when-labs-are-normal/?utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ohsu
Managing Acromegaly Symptoms When Labs Are Normal
Learn how to manage persistent acromegaly symptoms after normal lab results, including monitoring, causes of lingering issues, and coordinated care strategies.
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Take ten minutes to slow down! This week for the OHSU 30-Day Challenge, Dr. Marie Soller, Director of the OHSU Resident and Faculty Wellness Program (RFWP) and the OHSU School of Medicine Peer Support Program, shares her tips on how to start the day on a good note. #MentalHealth
#AI chatbots are good at things like interpreting medical jargon and helping patients prepare for appointments, but experts caution against relying on them for diagnoses and treatments: https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/is-ai-safe-for-health-advice/
More Americans Are Using AI for Health Questions
As more adults, including those 50-plus, turn to AI for advice, research highlights certain limits and concerns, reinforcing the need for human medical oversight.
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Nura Bio will use the series B financing to carry two #neuroprotective drug candidates through early- to mid-stage clinical studies, one targeting #ALS and the other for a broader neurological profile. https://www.biospace.com/business/nura-raises-73-8m-to-target-als-through-a-unique-target
Nura raises $73.8M to target ALS through a unique target
Nura Bio will use the series B financing to carry two neuroprotective drug candidates through early- to mid-stage clinical studies, one targeting ALS and the other for a broader neurological profile.
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Researchers like @ohsunews.bsky.social's Dr. Ahmed Raslan are charting the brain’s landscape in unprecedented detail, yielding fresh insights that could change the field of #neuroscience forever. https://ohsufoundation.org/stories/explain-it-ahmed-raslan-neuroscience/
Explain It! Ahmed Raslan, M.D., FAANS | OHSU Foundation
Explain It! showcases the fascinating, impactful research at OHSU. Ahmed Raslan, M.D., discusses redrawing the functional atlas of the brain.
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More than 125,000 Washington residents living With #dementia, experts urge connection and support.
More Than 125,000 Washington Residents Living With Dementia, Experts Urge Connection And Support
Over 125,000 Washington residents live with dementia. Experts emphasize the importance of support, education, and social connection during Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
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A combination of two well-established drugs reduces #stroke-related #brain damage in mice after sharply lowering the rodents’ body temperature. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01923-9
Freezing brain damage in its tracks: cooling drugs limit stroke injury in mice
A two-drug combination induces hypothermia in mice by lowering metabolism and dilating blood vessels.
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OHSU's Dr. Chris Stauffer joins a panel to discuss some of the unique challenges that can arise in #psychedelic dosing sessions and ceremonial contexts for #MDMA-assisted therapy. https://psychedelicalpha.com/news/the-psychedelic-practitioner-issue-5-groups-in-practice/
The Psychedelic Practitioner Issue 5: Groups in Practice
The Psychedelic Practitioner by Psychedelic Alpha is a publication designed specifically for therapists, clinicians, facilitators, and other professionals working with--or preparing to work with--psychedelic therapies and related treatments. In this Iss...
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Get outside! This week for the OHSU 30-Day Challenge, Dillon Westwood, a licensed clinical social worker at OHSU Occupational Health, shares some conscious #breathing exercises to practice when you're out for a walk.🚶♂️➡️ #mentalhealth #wellbeing
Here’s what you should know about your options when surgery for #acromegaly doesn’t resolve the condition. https://www.everydayhealth.com/hormones-metabolic-disorders/managing-persistent-acromegaly-after-surgery/
Persistent Acromegaly After Surgery: Causes and Treatment Options
Surgery doesn't always cure acromegaly. Learn why pituitary tumors can persist, the difference between persistence and recurrence, and next-step treatment options.
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While stress, work and social obligations can certainly cause #fatigue, it turns out #iron deficiency ― which is present in roughly one-third of women who get a period ― can be the culprit. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/iron-deficiency-anemia-fatigue-brain-fog-goog_l_6a2ad144e4b01046d7173b56
Struggling With Brain Fog And Fatigue? You Might Be Lacking This 1 Essential Mineral
Treating the issue could help you feel much better, but it may take some self-advocacy.
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