Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study suggests two paths toward 'super immunity' to COVID-19
New laboratory research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals more than one path toward robust immunity from COVID-19.
Jan 25, 2022
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Oregon Health & Science University
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chronic marijuana use negatively impacts male reproductive health, may decrease testicular function
Chronic use of marijuana may greatly impact male fertility and reproductive outcomes, says a new report published online in the journal Fertility & Sterility. The study is the first to assess the impacts of substance use ...
Jan 25, 2022
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Medical research
Review reports improved transparency in antidepressant drug trials
New research suggests manufacturers of newly developed antidepressant drugs have become more forthcoming about clinical trials that don't pan out.
Jan 19, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Breakthrough infections generate 'super immunity' to COVID-19, study suggests
Breakthrough infections greatly enhance immune response to variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a newly published study from Oregon Health & Science University.
Dec 16, 2021
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Medications
Study finds massive cost, meager benefit to drug for multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders
An extremely expensive drug used for multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders provides very little, if any, clinical benefit, according to a new evidence review published today by physicians and researchers at Oregon ...
Dec 13, 2021
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Neuroscience
Scientists key in on brain's mechanism for singing, learning
New research reveals that specialized cells within neural circuitry that triggers complex learning in songbirds bears a striking resemblance to a type of neural cell associated with the development of fine motor skills in ...
Nov 19, 2021
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Medications
New model reduces opioid prescribing
An internal medicine clinic at Oregon Health & Science University has sharply reduced the amount of opioids prescribed though innovative use of a review board comprising a team of health care professionals from various disciplines ...
Nov 9, 2021
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Addiction
Treatment programs largely reluctant to allow take-home methadone, survey indicates
A new survey of opioid treatment program leaders reveals that many have resisted easing access to methadone, despite loosening of federal regulations to allow more patients to administer the treatment at home during the COVID-19 ...
Nov 4, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study suggests people with rare diseases face significantly higher health care costs
A new, retrospective study of medical and insurance records indicates health care costs for people with a rare disease have been underestimated and are three to five times greater than the costs for people without a rare ...
Oct 22, 2021
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Cardiology
Patients with opioid use disorder die at a rate similar to heart attacks
Hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder died at a rate comparable to those who suffered heart attacks within a year of hospital discharge, according to a new study from Oregon Health & Science University.
Sep 14, 2021
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