Medical research
Study reveals structure of crucial receptor in brain development and its function
Scientists have revealed the molecular structure of a type of receptor that's crucial to brain development and function.
Sep 20, 2023
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Oregon Health & Science University
Psychology & Psychiatry
New tool will help to diagnose form of extreme social isolation
A new evaluation tool offers practical guidance for diagnosing an extreme form of social isolation known as hikikimori.
Sep 20, 2023
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Medical economics
Study finds that a quarter of low-income older Americans don't have health insurance
A new Oregon Health & Science University-led study reveals gaps in health insurance coverage for older Americans, who typically have more health issues than the rest of the population.
Sep 14, 2023
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Cardiology
Scientists discover new cause of Alzheimer's, vascular dementia
Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.
Sep 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Global study finds COVID-19 disease may cause change in menstrual cycle length
A new international study finds that individuals with COVID-19 disease may experience small, temporary changes in menstrual cycle length. Researchers emphasize changes are minor and typically return to normal in next menstrual ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Study raises possibility of immunotherapy treatment for ALS
New research reveals a type of monoclonal antibody already tested in certain forms of cancer may be a promising treatment in stopping the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease.
Jul 31, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vaccine candidate prevents diarrhea, improves growth in animal model
A vaccine originally developed to prevent bacteria-caused diarrhea has now also been found to help infant nonhuman primates grow faster, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.
Jul 7, 2023
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Genetics
THC use during pregnancy linked to changes in fetal development
Oregon Health & Science University researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring.
Jul 6, 2023
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Medical economics
Study finds scant coverage for seniors' mental health care
Amid heightened demand for mental health care, a new study finds that nearly two-thirds of Medicare Advantage psychiatrist networks contain less than 25% of all psychiatrists in a given service area.
Jul 5, 2023
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Addiction
Treatment for opioid use disorder varies widely among states, study finds
Despite a national opioid overdose epidemic supercharged by a surge of illicit fentanyl, new research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals wide discrepancies among U.S. states in effectively treating opioid use ...
Jun 23, 2023
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