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Researchers are working on developing an eye drop that detect the fluorescent signal of a protein associated with #AlzheimersDisease. https://www.medicaldesigndevelopment.com/topics/devices/news/22959482/project-seeks-to-develop-retinal-screening-for-alzheimers

Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles Parkinson's Risk Published January 16, 2026 NEUROLOGY Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles Parkinson's Risk Robert Davidson Editor-in-Chief @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:v...

New findings indicate that people who do not treat obstructive sleep apnea (#OPA) face a greater likelihood of developing #ParkinsonsDisease. https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/untreated-sleep-apnea-doubles-parkinsons-risk

Rare 'Brain on Fire' disorder highlighted in Netflix film may soon have new treatments No standard treatments for the sometimes deadly disorder have been developed, but that may change due to the newly published research.

Nearly two decades after first being identified, a rare and life-threatening #brain-inflammation disease known as anti-NMDA #encephalitis may soon have new treatment candidates.

OHSU finds air pollution can deter brain development A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development.

A recent study from @OHSUNews found common air pollutants can alter adolescent #brain development. https://www.koin.com/news/environment/ohsu-finds-air-pollution-can-deter-adolescent-brain-development/

Getting less than this many hour's sleep could cut years off your life Sleep may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live, experts say

"I'm a sleep physiologist - getting less than this much #sleep could cut years off your life." https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/im-sleep-physiologist-getting-less-33220937.amp

Air pollution can impact adolescent brain development, OHSU study finds The analysis indicated that exposure to common air pollutants is associated with accelerated cortical thinning in adolescents.

A recent @OHSUNews study found that exposure to common air pollutants is associated with accelerated cortical thinning in adolescents. https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/12/think-out-loud-air-pollution-brain-development/

Near-atomic imaging reveals promising target for 'Brain on Fire' condition Scientists have identified a promising target for treatment of a devastating autoimmune disease affecting the brain.

New #OHSUResearch could lead to the development of new therapies for a disease triggered by an attack on one of the key neurotransmitter receptors in the #brain, the NMDA receptor. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-atomic-imaging-reveals-brain-condition.html#google_vignette

Treating sleep apnea could guard against Parkinson?s disease – NaturalNews.com Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) nearly doubles the risk of developing Parkinson?s disease, according to a large-scale study of U.S. veterans, establishing it as a significant and independent risk factor. The increased risk is believed to stem fr...

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (#OSA) nearly doubles the risk of developing #ParkinsonsDisease, according to a large-scale study of U.S. veterans. https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-01-19-treating-sleep-apnea-guard-against-parkinsons-disease.html

This Common Habit Could Be Slowly Shortening Your Life Unfortunately a lot of us are at risk.

After crunching the data, OHSU researchers discovered that #sleep was the strongest predictor of life expectancy, even topping better-known factors like diet, physical activity, or social isolation. https://www.self.com/story/sleep-habits-predict-lifespan

Opioid use in pregnancy has more than doubled A new study links a sharp rise in opioid use to poor outcomes for mothers and babies.

The rate of #opioid use in #pregnancy more than doubled over the past decade: https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/01/13/opioid-use-pregnancy-rise-ohsu-study

Phosphorylated #tau isn’t just pathological junk; it helps the #brain defend against viral infections. https://www.alzforum.org/news/research-news/phospho-tau-might-take-down-viruses

Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals New research reveals poor sleep shortens life more than diet or exercise. Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen shares what happens to the brain with inadequate sleep.

Insufficient #sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds: https://www.foxnews.com/health/missing-sleep-may-take-hidden-toll-your-brain-longevity-research-reveals

Rare 'Brain on Fire' disorder highlighted in Netflix film may soon have new treatments No standard treatments for the sometimes deadly disorder have been developed, but that may change due to the newly published research.

A treatment for anti-NMDA #encephalitis may soon emerge after OHSU researchers discovered neurotransmitter receptors in the #brain that, if blocked, could reverse the disease's progression.

Study Compares Short-Term Use of Cannabinoid Products for Chronic Pain FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Short-term treatment with comparable and high tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-to-cannabidiol (CBD) ratio cannabinoid product

Comparable and high #THC-to-#CBD ratio products may result in small improvements in #pain and increase in common adverse events. https://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/pain-management/study-compares-short-term-use-of-cannabinoid-products-for-chronic-pain

Sleeping less than 7 hours a night may shorten your life In both high-income and low-income counties, as well as in metropolitan regions and remote rural areas, sleep deprivation was associated with shorter lifespans, reports the outlet

In both high-income and low-income counties, as well as in metropolitan regions and remote rural areas, #sleep deprivation was associated with shorter lifespans. https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/health/sleeping-less-7-hours-night-may-shorten-your-life-1306946

OHSU-led research initiative examines supervised psilocybin Five-year, $3.3 million award is first to study the effect of psychedelic services in community settings.

A federally funded research initiative enables researchers at OHSU and other organizations to assess the safety and effectiveness of state-regulated access to #psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms. https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/02/12/ohsu-led-research-initiative-examines-supervised-psilocybin

Project seeks to develop retinal screening for Alzheimer's OHSU biomedical engineer and imaging scientist awarded federal funding for high-risk, high-reward project.

OHSU scientists are developing an eye drop specially designed to detect the fluorescent signal of a protein associated with #AlzheimersDisease. https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/01/27/project-seeks-to-develop-retinal-screening-for-alzheimers

Study Compares Short-Term Use of Cannabinoid Products for Chronic Pain Short-term treatment with comparable and high THC-to-CBD ratio cannabinoid products may improve pain and increase common adverse events.

“#CBD-based products are widely available in dispensaries...Our goal is to provide some scientific basis to help people make their decisions.” https://www.pulmonologyadvisor.com/news/study-compares-short-term-use-of-cannabinoid-products-for-chronic-pain/

Research: Getting Fewer Than This Many Hours of Sleep Is Linked to a Shorter Lifespan The research team said the strength of the connection shocked even them, calling the findings "remarkable."

New research shows insufficient #sleep is a meaningful predictor of how long people live. https://www.thehealthy.com/news/oregon-health-science-university-sleep-analysis-december-2025/

Two scientists honored with grants for innovative research OHSU Faculty Excellence and Innovation Awards support research to advance human health.

Two OHSU faculty members have been awarded $750K grants through the OHSU Faculty Excellence and Innovation Awards, which honor creative #research with the potential to significantly advance human health. https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/01/26/two-scientists-honored-with-grants-for-innovative-research

Rates of Opioid-Related Diagnoses Have Increased in Pregnancy WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- The rates of opioid-related diagnoses have increased among pregnant individuals, and they are associated with increa

Increased maternal and neonatal morbidity seen in association with #opioid-related diagnoses: https://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/pregnancy/rates-of-opioid-related-diagnoses-have-increased-in-pregnancy

A Surprising Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain: Cannabis Two new drug trials find a THC-based cannabis extract could help with the condition that affects millions.

Two new drug trials find a THC-based #cannabis extract could help with chronic lower back pain. https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/lower-back-pain-treatment-cannabis-fcf22d0e?mod=author_content_page_1_pos_1

New Study Finds Inadequate Sleep Tied to Shorter Lifespans Oregon counties with higher rates of insufficient sleep tended to have shorter life expectancies.

OHSU researchers analyzed data tied to several variables, and found that, with the exception of smoking, none had a greater correlation to shorter life expectancy than insufficient #sleep. https://www.wweek.com/news/health/2025/12/08/new-study-finds-inadequate-sleep-tied-to-shorter-lifespans/

Air pollution can impact adolescent brain development, OHSU study finds The analysis indicated that exposure to common air pollutants is associated with accelerated cortical thinning in adolescents.

A new study from OHSU found that #AirPollution can impact adolescent #brain development. https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/12/think-out-loud-air-pollution-brain-development/

Social Media Draining Kids' Ability To Concentrate, Study Argues THURSDAY, Dec. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Social media could be draining children of their ability to concentrate, a new study says.Children who spend a lot of

Children who spend a lot of time on #SocialMedia gradually become less able to focus and pay attention. https://www.healthday.com/health-news/child-health/social-media-draining-kids-ability-to-concentrate-study-argues

How Audiologists and Researchers Are Shaping Military Hearing Health Practices - ENTtoday Military audiologists and researchers are advancing hearing health practices to better monitor and protect service members from noise-related hearing loss and auditory difficulties. Innovations include boothless audiometry and interdisciplinary collabor...

“We have observed that #veterans exposed to military noise, blasts, or traumatic brain injuries exhibit a higher prevalence of both #HearingLoss and #tinnitus.” https://www.enttoday.org/article/how-audiologists-and-researchers-are-shaping-military-hearing-health-practices/

Insufficient Sleep Strongly Predicts Shorter Life Expectancy - Neuroscience News A new nationwide analysis shows that getting fewer than seven hours of sleep a night is one of the strongest predictors of shorter life expectancy across U.S. counties.

A new nationwide analysis shows that getting fewer than seven hours of #sleep a night is one of the strongest predictors of shorter life expectancy across U.S. counties. https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-life-expectancy-30028/

Jamie Lo, MD, MCR, highlights maternal and infant risks from prenatal opioid use | Contemporary OB/GYN A study found that opioid use during pregnancy is associated with significantly increased maternal complications and adverse neonatal outcomes.

A study found that #OpioidUse during #pregnancy is associated with significantly increased maternal complications and adverse neonatal outcomes. https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/jamie-lo-md-mcr-highlights-maternal-and-infant-risks-from-prenatal-opioid-use

Mixed results in using lipoic acid to treat progressive multiple sclerosis OHSU-led randomized controlled trial examines benefits of over-the-counter antioxidant.

According to new research by OHSU and VA Portland, over-the-counter supplement #LipoicAcid may have a small beneficial effect in slowing loss of gray matter in people with #MultipleSclerosis. https://news.ohsu.edu/2025/12/15/mixed-results-in-using-lipoic-acid-to-treat-progressive-multiple-sclerosis

What cannabis really does for chronic pain Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of multiple clinical trials. The improvement was small and short-lived, while side effects were more common. Products with little o...

#Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic #pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of multiple clinical trials. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251224015651.htm