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OHSU review addresses clinical challenges in treating heavy menstrual bleeding

A review of data by Oregon Health & Science University researchers aims to help doctors diagnose heavy menstrual bleeding

Feb 23, 2023

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Not all sexual abuse allegations against Oregon prison nurse made it to prosecutors

Several women at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility made allegations of abuse to detectives that weren't considered by local prosecutors

Feb 22, 2023

Abortion pills. | PHOTO BY VALASIURUA/WIKI COMMONS

Wyden calls on FDA to ignore expected court decision to ban abortion pills nationally

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden said a federal ruling banning access to mifepristone would not be legitimate.

Feb 17, 2023

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What if we could 3D print new organs?

Oregon scientists are 3D printing their way to a healthier future for us all.

Feb 16, 2023

Miranda Campos, 9, closes her eyes as she receives an immunization at a catch-up vaccination clinic held at McDaniel High School in Northeast Portland on Feb. 8, 2023. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF / OPB

With Oregon schools’ deadline looming, pop-up clinics get kids immunized

As a Feb. 15 deadline nears, Oregon’s overall school-age vaccination rate lags behind the national average.

Feb 14, 2023

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Oregon cities, counties say Measure 110 blew a hole in their budgets

An effort by local governments to get lawmakers to reroute tens of millions of dollars currently paying for addiction services has service providers up in arms.

Feb 9, 2023

Vancouver resident Barbara Klausman and Dr. Aimee Pierce prepare for Klausman to get an infusion in November 2022. Klausman volunteered for the AHEAD study to learn more about her personal risk from Alzheimer's disease, which runs in her family. | AMELIA TEMPLETON/OPB