Posts Tagged ‘medications’

Cures at the Bottom of the Sea?

Could the next big cure be resting at the bottom of the ocean? That just might be to case according to some recent news out of OHSU. From an OHSU press release: OHSU researchers, in partnership with scientists from several other institutions, have published two new research papers that signal how the next class of powerful medications may currently reside at the bottom of the ocean. In both cases, the researchers were focused on ocean-based … Read More

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Posted by: Jim Newman in Basic Science, Pharmaceuticals, Research
On: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
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Dispose of unused prescription drugs safely, Oct 29

Do you have unused or expired prescription drugs lying around the house? Help prevent accidental overdoses or addiction by participating in OHSU’s Take Back Prescription Drugs event on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at OHSU’s Emergency Department. Here’s a map  to the right (click right here  for a much larger version) The drop off is free. It’s open to the general public, and “no questions asked.” If you use public transportation, … Read More

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Posted by: Jim Newman in Outreach, Portland Aerial Tram
On: Thursday, October 20, 2011
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