Oregon State University

Behavior Problems in Preschool and Child Care Centers May be an Issue of Genes

Oct 25, 2013

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.

Oct 25, 2013

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.

Oct 2, 2013

Autistic Children with Better Motor Skills More Adept at Socializing

Sep 11, 2013

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.

Aug 27, 2013

Children with Delayed Motor Skills Struggle More Socially

Jul 1, 2013

Breakup of Physician, Drug Company Relationship Could Improve Health Care, Cut Cost

May 21, 2013

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.

May 9, 2013

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.

Apr 20, 2013

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.

Apr 15, 2013