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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU Sued By Disabled Patient Alleging Discrimination

The lawsuit in federal court charges that OHSU violated a disabled patient’s civil rights when it wouldn’t let her caregiver enter the hospital and help with her care.
Sep 29, 2021
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ANTIVIRAL DRUGS LIKE THE INVESTIGATIONAL PILL MOLNUPIRAVIR COULD CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE COVID PANDEMIC, EXPERTS SAY./PHOTO COURTESY OF MERCK & CO./KHN

A Daily Pill To Treat COVID Could Be Just Months Away, Scientists Say

At least three promising antivirals for COVID are being tested in clinical trials, with results expected as soon as late fall or winter.
Sep 28, 2021
DOZENS GATHER OUTSIDE U.S. REP. KURT SCHRADER'S OREGON CITY OFFICE ON SEPT. 22./JAELEN OGADHOH/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Protesters Decry Schrader's Vote Against Drug Pricing Plan

Activists demonstrated outside the U.S. Congressman's Oregon City district office in protest of his vote opposing a proposal to lower prescription drug prices.
Sep 28, 2021
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