During the holiday season, lots of folks go out of their way to bring a little cheer to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital patients. This season, one family brought cheer and also some hope for a cure. Today, Doernbecher received $1,000 check to help cure cancer. The oversized check was presented by the brother and cousins of Riley Erin Arriola, a 9-year-old girl who lost her battle with cancer in 2010. The children, CJ, Megan and Paige, … Read More
OHSU and other leading medical centers are changing the way we battle cancer. How? By customizing our approach in fighting the disease to each individual patient’s needs. Tonight on KOIN-TV, you’ll learn about this revolutionary approach. In addition, a phone line will be open for those with questions. Details of how to watch/take part: Please join us.
Readers, You may recall this controversy back in 2009: The debate centered on new mammography guidelines for women in their 40′s. The guidelines caused a significant debate on the level of importance of mammograms for women in this age group. Next chapter of the story: Today, there’s new info: OHSU’s press release nicely explains the new data. and from news coverage, … Read More
Any news of a win against cancer is good news…especially when we are talking about on of the deadliest forms of cancer. Here’s that good news, a NEJM study summarized by the New York Times (and including some thoughts from an OHSU cancer specialist): A new study provides what independent researchers call the best evidence yet that colonoscopy — perhaps the most unloved cancer screening test — prevents deaths. Although many people have assumed that … Read More
Are robots replacing surgeons? Not any time soon, but that was one of the most frequently asked questions when Oregon Health & Science University physicians gave demonstrations this weekend of how surgical robots work and how they are transforming a wide variety of procedures. The demonstrations were part of Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & The Brain exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Museum visitors had the opportunity to see how … Read More
Some neat news stories in the past week. If you didn’t see them, here are a few links: KOIN TV – OHSU surgeon makes cancer breakthrough Portland Business Journal OHSU research agreements worth $12M last year The Portland Tribune – ‘Body Worlds’ display ready to inspire better life
Good partners often have some shared history. That’s certainly the case with FEI and Oregon Health & Science University. FEI and OHSU announced on Sept. 13 that they are working together to create the Living Lab for Cell Biology. The OHSU/FEI Living Lab will provide researchers with state-of-the-art electron microscopes to advance the understanding and treatment of complex diseases such as cancer and AIDS. The collaboration is designed to help both partners move forward. OHSU … Read More
Melanoma is one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer, because of its ability to spread to other parts of the body. This year alone, there will be about 70,000 new cases of melanoma in the U.S. and about 8,700 deaths, according to estimates published by the National Cancer Institute. The good news is the fight against melanoma is gaining momentum. John Gray, an Oregon real estate developer and industrialist, gave $5 million to … Read More
We just recently became aware of this letter from the FDA regarding a hair product called the Brazilian Blowout. The letter was sent to the manufacturers. Here’s an excerpt: Brazilian Blowout is misbranded because its label and labeling (including instructions for use) makes misleading statements regarding the product’s ingredients and fails to reveal material facts with respect to consequences that may result from the use of the product. Specifically, Brazilian Blowout contains the liquid form of … Read More
Scientists and physicians at the Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute recently found new clues that could help them figure out why drugs that target mutations in breast tumors won’t be effective in stamping out cancer in some patients. The study, published a study in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, sheds light on mutations found in stem cells that could be causing some breast cancers to develop and may be the reason the … Read More
