Within the last three years, there has been a 449% increase in children under the age of 6 being exposed to #fentanyl , according to a new study. bit.ly/3PQ0Wa7 #OHSUResearch

New research shows the #gut microbiome may play a role in social anxiety disorder ( #SAD ). bit.ly/3x4aU0W

Actor and comedian Amy Schumer said she was diagnosed with #CushingsSyndrome , a rare hormonal disorder that occurs when the body's #cortisol levels are too high.

What is Cushing's Syndrome? bit.ly/3JxSmcd

“With publication bias, aka selective publication, there is a process of picking and choosing which study results do and do not get published, with the result of making the drug look better.' bit.ly/4atNEbn

Hear from OHSU News' team of experts as they share what patients will experience with #FocusedUltrasound for #EssentialTremor and tremor-dominant #ParkinsonsDisease . bit.ly/4aCztRs

More than $1 million is heading to Central Oregon to support #BehavioralHealth .

The money is part of a funding package passed by congress in mid-March, which includes around $36 million for projects across the state. bit.ly/3vPmFZ3

At the Balance Disorders Laboratory at @OHSNews, Dr. Fay Horak is investigating how exercise regimes and #wearable technologies can help people with #ParkinsonsDisease to regain mobility and autonomy. bit.ly/3JnokYH

Why does cloudy weather make me feel so sluggish? via The New York Times nyti.ms/3JqWSt2

Here's a new face you might be seeing around - Movement Disorder Specialist Dr. John Herndon joined the OHSU Parkinson's Center team in February and has hit the ground running.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Herndon to the team!

#ParkinsonsMonth #ParkinsonsAwareness

OHSU SoMedicine faculty lead their specialties! Dr. George Keepers, Carruthers professor and OHSU chair of psychiatry, is the new president of the American College of Psychiatrists and chair of its Board of Regents.
#Psychiatry

Read more here:
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With the Legislature's work finished, nearly two dozen Oregon counties will start working on programs to help people in drug #addiction . Most addiction treatment programs require a patient to be assessed before treatment starts. bit.ly/49J7gHg

Thank you all who attended the #BrainFair at OMSI earlier this month! Join us next year for another day of hands-on exhibits and displays to learn more about the amazing things your #brain can do. #OHSUBrain

Anti-bias tools might be helping boost #diversity in #ophthalmology programs. bit.ly/3UfjiDN

What Is #CushingsSyndrome ? Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. bit.ly/4aP5ghN

'Cushing Syndrome: A Review', featuring OHSU News' Dr. Maria Fleseriu 'Cushing Syndrome: A Review' via JAMA. bit.ly/3vRzQbK

About 200,000 Oregonians have had or continue to have #LongCOVID – a collection of symptoms ranging from fatigue to brain fog and that can last days, weeks or years. bit.ly/3xCLkQX

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 #BRAINS (Broadening the Representation of Academic Investigators in #NeuroScience ) cohort.

The deadline to apply is 11 pm (PT) on April 18! BRAINS

Did you know #social activities can stimulate old circuits in the #brain and build new ones? Social engagement is good for brain fitness!

#OHSU #OHSU Brain

5 easy secrets of #SuperAgers that can help you live a long and happy life. bit.ly/3JhAFxO

According to new research, #Xanax ’s effectiveness for treating #anxiety may be exaggerated due to publication bias inflating the efficacy: bit.ly/4atNEbn