New research says exposure to certain inhalants could increase the odds of autoimmune conditions such as #RheumatoidArthritis: https://t.co/ilhbIwjnUH

Early #AlzheimersDisease detection recommendations have changed over recent years. With the emergence of new drugs, many early stage patients can experience dramatically improved outcomes, too. https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/16/alzheimers-disease-ohsu-tol/

#Pituitary incidentalomas are being found with greater frequency than in the past, driving changes in how these lesions are treated and the need for updated guidance. https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20260313/not-all-pituitary-incidentalomas-are-the-same-new-guidance-refines-management

No single one of these 10 early signs of #ParkinsonsDisease means that you should worry, but if you have more than one sign, you should consider making an appointment to talk to your doctor. Find Real Answers every step of the way: Parkinson.org/Awareness

A sweeping review of #cannabis studies over the past 45 years concludes there is little to no high-quality evidence showing cannabis is effective to treat #MentalHealth conditions. https://www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5750489/cannabis-research-mental-health

"A headline is that half of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for burns in Oregon are among people who use smokable drugs." https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/18/opioid-smoking-vs-injection-severe-burns-complicate-harm-reduction/

Researchers from OHSU and Legacy Research Institute were awarded $3.3 million from NIH to study the effects of #psilocybin on those with #SubstanceUseDisorders. https://t.co/CqMRtQdH9E

New findings suggest that #astrocytes cells, which are altered in people with some neuropsychiatric conditions including autism, contribute to #MentalHealth difficulties documented in such groups. https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/astrocytes-in-mouse-amygdala-encode-emotional-state/

New research shows that even mild disruptions in oxygen to the #brain in the first days of life can have lifelong consequences: https://www.healthday.com/health-news/child-health/even-mild-oxygen-loss-in-preemies-first-hours-poses-lifelong-brain-risks-study

When you first hear the words #ParkinsonsDisease, things get real. With one diagnosis comes one million questions. When you don’t know where to turn, find real answers at the Parkinson's Foundation.

Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating #brain autoimmune disorder often known as “Brain on Fire.” https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260225081150.htm

Using deep learning models, a team of researchers at OHSU and University of Rochester set out to better understand how the #brain processes and decodes patterns in #sounds. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-deep-reveals-auditory-cortex-neurons.html#google_vignette

New research reviews published geographic clusters of #ALS cases in relation to their demographic, geographic and environmental associations. https://t.co/BdHgf4ZTcE

OHSU's Dr. Allison Lindauer joins the KWSO podcast, "Our People & Mother Earth Program," to talk about #Alzheimers and aggression. https://kwso.org/2026/03/dementia-aging/

"The guidance for the #FalseMorel is to identify it and don’t touch it." https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2026/03/lookalike-of-popular-foraged-mushroom-could-lead-to-fatal-nerve-disease-researchers-warn.html

April is National #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth 💙 This is a time to raise awareness, support those living with #Parkinsons, and honor the strength of individuals, families, and caregivers affected by this condition. Let’s stand together and spread hope.

OHSU researchers have made a concerning discovery about preterm infant #brain health: A mild, temporary lack of oxygen that many babies born prematurely may experience has a significant impact on long-term brain development.

A groundbreaking federally funded initiative is set to explore the safety and efficacy of legal #psilocybin use within regulated community settings. https://bioengineer.org/ohsu-led-study-explores-supervised-psilocybin-use/#google_vignette

New research reviews published geographic clusters of #ALS cases in relation to their demographic, geographic and environmental associations. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2023.1005096/full

OHSU received a 5-year, $3.3M grant from the National Institute of Health to research the effects of legal #psilocybin on those suffering from #addiction. https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/ohsu-psilocybin-3-3m-federal-grant-study-oregon/article_9fa56e00-36c7-4785-a5ce-9d2f2f1865da.html

Stop the Spin: Confronting reporting bias in #MultipleSclerosis research. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ana.78126

Researchers from OHSU and Legacy Research Institute were awarded $3.3 million from NIH to study the effects of #psilocybin on those with #SubstanceUseDisorders. https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2026/02/13/ohsu-psilocybin-study-legacy-substance-use.html

FREE Conference for Caregivers. Learn about the STELLA-FTD study at our table at the AFTD Education Conference in Seattle, April 30-May 1! Sign up: https://www.theaftd.org/education-conference-2026 @theaftd.bsky.social

"Lifelong engagement with #music practice, and music in general, can not only improve neurological function...[it] can provide a greater reserve of cells and synapses that, in turn, may delay the onset of age-related neurological disease."

Georgena Moran, who was diagnosed with primary progressive #MultipleSclerosis (MS) in 1998, is a global leader in recreation trail accessibility, forging a path for those with disabilities who want to explore the outdoors. https://ohsufoundation.org/stories/ms-patient-outdoor-accessibility/

Researchers have developed a simple, one-question screening tool that could help doctors quickly identify #hoarding behaviors in patients with #memory loss and other #brain disorders.

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

Researchers at OHSU and Legacy Research Institute in Portland have won a five-year, $3.3 million federal grant to study the safety and effectiveness of state-regulated access to #psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms.

Medicine mistakes happen. If someone takes the wrong medicine, the wrong dose, or has unexpected side effects, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222, even if it isn’t an emergency. #NPPW26

Congratulations to Elias Wisdom, a third-year M.D./Ph.D. neuroscience graduate program student, who earned the Alzheimer's Association's “One to Watch” award at the 2026 Neuroscience Next conference. https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/03/16/accolades-awards-honors-and-appointments-march-6917404#Wisdom

New #OHSUResearch found more than half of people treated for severe #burns in hospitals and emergency rooms over nearly a decade also used smokable #drugs other than tobacco. https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/03/16/severe-burns-present-growing-threat-in-overdose-epidemic

EVENT: "Dementia Research: A Long and Winding Road" with OHSU's Dr. Larry S. Sherman on Wednesday, Apr. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Aladdin Theater. https://www.travelportland.com/event/6955150a31fdf0ec0b82c31b/

How do you know if you should call Poison Help or 911? Call 911 when someone is having trouble breathing, unresponsive, or having a seizure. For all other poisoning symptoms, call the Poison Help line to connect with an expert! 1-800-222-1222. https://poisoncenters.org/ #NPPW26

A $3.3M grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health will support scientists at OHSU and collaborating institutions as they assess the safety and effectiveness of Oregon’s state-regulated #psilocybin services.

Women with #RheumatoidArthritis (RA) can safely continue TNF meds while pregnant, experts say. https://www.healthcentral.com/news/rheumatoid-arthritis/study-supports-tnf-inhibitor-use-during-pregnancy

Researchers at OHSU and Legacy Research Institute have won a $3.3M federal grant to study the safety and effectiveness of state-regulated access to #psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms. https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2026/02/oregons-psilocybin-experiment-gets-its-first-federal-study.html

New research says exposure to certain inhalants could increase the odds of autoimmune conditions such as #RheumatoidArthritis: https://www.healthcentral.com/news/rheumatoid-arthritis/workplace-air-and-rheumatoid-arthritis-risk

OHSU released new nationwide data that found low physician participation in #Medicaid. These “ghost” providers are physicians who are enrolled in Medicaid, but don’t care for even a single patient covered by the federal health insurance program.

New experiments reveal how #astrocytes tune neuronal activity to modulate our mental and emotional states. https://www.quantamagazine.org/once-thought-to-support-neurons-astrocytes-turn-out-to-be-in-charge-20260130/

New experiments reveal how #astrocytes tune neuronal activity to modulate our mental and emotional states. https://www.quantamagazine.org/once-thought-to-support-neurons-astrocytes-turn-out-to-be-in-charge-20260130/

Two OHSU faculty members have been awarded $750,000 grants through the OHSU Faculty Excellence and Innovation Awards, which honor exceptionally creative research with the potential to significantly advance human health. #OHSUResearch

New national commission brings together leading experts to improve access to high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based treatment for #opioid use disorder.

The rate of #opioid use in #pregnancy more than doubled in 12 years. https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/21/opioid-use-pregnancy-doubled-california-ohsu-study

In the new study, OHSU researchers identified specific sites on a subunit of the #NMDA receptor that—if they could be blocked—could potentially reverse the progression of the disease. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-atomic-imaging-reveals-brain-condition.html#google_vignette

New #OHSUResearch finds rates of #opioid-related diagnoses have increased in #pregnancy. https://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/pregnancy/rates-of-opioid-related-diagnoses-have-increased-in-pregnancy

OHSU researchers identified specific binding sites on the NMDA receptor that, if blocked, could halt disease progression in people with anti-NMDA receptor autoimmune #encephalitis. https://time.news/autoimmune-brain-disease-new-treatment-target-found/

A study found that #opioid use 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

Research suggests a fear of #opioids often leads to increased #cannabis use to manage #pain for young adults following surgery. https://www.painmedicinenews.com/Clinical-Pain-Medicine/Article/01-26/Pain-Management-Young-Adults-Favor-Cannabis-Fear-Opioids/79542

OHSU scientists discovered air #pollution is tied to structural changes in adolescent #brains, specifically in the frontal and temporal regions, which are responsible for executive function, language, mood regulation and socioemotional processing.

OHSU researchers are working on a federally funded project that could turn the human #eye into an early warning system for #AlzheimersDisease. https://www.kxl.com/ohsu-researchers-explore-eye-drop-screening-to-spot-alzheimers-early/