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Few centers that treat teens for fentanyl addiction use proven medicine, OHSU researchers say

Medications for opioid use disorder disrupt the ability of drugs like heroin and fentanyl to attach to certain receptors in the brain

Jun 14, 2023
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Portland pharmacy Pharmaca suddenly closes, leaving customers scrambling

Once widespread, independent pharmacies are disappearing from many areas of the country, leaving many Americans without easy access to pharmacies.

Feb 16, 2023

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Hemp Compounds Could Prevent COVID-19 From Infecting Cells

Oregon State University research shows two hemp extracts can bind to COVID-19 and stop it from entering cells.

Jan 18, 2022

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Teletherapy Is Thriving During The Pandemic. Is It Here To Stay?

Experts say teletherapy has proven to give positive results similar to those achieved through in-patient care.

Nov 18, 2021

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Oregon ‘Herd Immunity’ Against COVID-19 Delta Variant Should Arrive In Late December, OHSU Forecasts

Because the variant now has fewer willing hosts in the state, another surge that would stretch hospitals to their limits probably isn’t in the cards.

Oct 19, 2021

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19-Year-Old Dies Of COVID-19

The Union County woman is one of only four Oregonians younger than 20 to die with COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

Aug 14, 2021

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Oregon Families Will Receive Up To $1,100 Per Child For Food

The payments are intended to make up for the free or reduced-cost meals that more than children missed out on during the past year.

Jul 20, 2021

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Oregon Lawmakers Won't Pay Essential Workers Stimulus This Year

Those workers could have received up to $2,000 in stimulus money if they worked through the pandemic, or $1,200 if they returned to work after collecting unemployment during the pandemic.

Jun 22, 2021