OHSU hosts its first-ever conference to provide information and resources regarding integrative medicine options like massage, acupuncture, and more for patients going through cancer treatment. Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., says: “We don't want people to just survive. We want people to thrive. And the integrative medicine adds to that possibility”

New data from the NAVIGATOR trial, led by Michael Heinrich, M.D., demonstrate clinical activity and favorable tolerability in patients with a rare form of stomach cancer.

Tony Rianprakaisang, M.D., discusses a 2018 patient case study wherein a child experienced negative health impacts following the utilization of CBD oil that included the synthetic cannabinoid AB-FUBINACA.

An opinion article written by Jason Campbell M.D., explores the importance of mentorship, inclusion and mindfulness in helping African-American children succeed.

The Portland Business Journal quotes Mark Slifka, Ph.D., and Nancy Haigwood, Ph.D., regarding the work of OHSU spinout company Najit Technologies Inc., in developing vaccines targeting mosquito-borne illnesses common to the developing world.

In a KATU-TV story exploring the use of CBD to treat opioid use disorder, Devan Kansagara, M.D., says: “There’s been a ton of interest in CBD and in cannabis in general. I think the research needs to catch up in the public’s interest in it.”

OHSU Doernbecher utilizes the Locus Health digital platform to improve follow-up care for cardiology and NICU patients.

A multi-year, cross-sectional analysis study led by Alyson Haslam, Ph.D., and Vinay Prasad, M.D., M.P.H., suggests that, despite an increase in FDA approval for immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs for patients with cancer, an estimated fewer than 13% of patients with cancer respond to the treatment.

Ben Hoffman, M.D., comments on the safety hazards of the recently recalled Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play sleeper.

Antoine Piau, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the findings of a new study outlining the factors associated with falls and elderly patients. He says: “Older people generally fall in their common rooms and in situations that seem unlikely for the simple reason that they spend too much time at home.”