Behavior Problems in Preschool and Child Care Centers May be an Issue of Genes
A new study suggests that some children may be genetically predisposed to developing behavioral problems in child care and preschool settings.
Oregon State University
OSU Receives $1.25 Million CDC Grant to Study Medicaid Expansion in Oregon
Oregon State University and the Oregon Health Authority have received $1.25 million from the Centers for Disease Control to study the health impact of opening the Oregon Health Plan to more people.
California’s New Mental Health System Helps People Live Independently
October 2, 2013 – A new analysis by Oregon State University researchers of California’s mental health system finds that comprehensive, community-based mental health programs are helping people with serious mental illness transition to independent living.
Autistic Children with Better Motor Skills More Adept at Socializing
September 11, 2013 – In a new study looking at toddlers and preschoolers with autism, researchers found that children with better motor skills were more adept at socializing and communicating.
Winter Depression Not as Common as Many Think, OSU Research Shows
August 27, 2-13 – New research suggests that getting depressed when it’s cold and dreary outside may not be as common as is often believed.
Children with Delayed Motor Skills Struggle More Socially
July 1, 2013 – Studies have shown that children with autism often struggle socially and now new research suggests that a corresponding lack of motor skills – including catching and throwing – may further contribute to that social awkwardness.
New Biomechanics Lab in Bend One of the Few of its Kind in the Country
May 9, 2013 – A new biomechanics laboratory opening this May in Bend will provide cutting-edge research and intervention strategies for injuries – especially knees, ankles and hips – creating a perfect match with Central Oregon’s population of elite and recreational athletes.
Outpatients, Hospital Patients Face Different Problems with Antibiotic Resistance
April 20, 2013 – A new study concludes that problems with antibiotic resistance faced by outpatients may be as bad as those in hospitalized patients, and that more studies of outpatients are needed – both to protect their health and to avoid inappropriate or unnecessary drug use.
Excess Vitamin E Intake Not a Health Concern
April 15, 2013 – Despite concerns that have been expressed about possible health risks from high intake of vitamin E, a new review concludes that biological mechanisms exist to routinely eliminate excess levels of the vitamin, and they make it almost impossible to take a harmful amount.
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