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September 4, 2024
Sternberg elected to key leadership roles for the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology
Sternberg has a long history of leadership in ophthalmology, including serving as president of the AUPO, president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, president of the Macula Society and chair of the Board of Governors for the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Foundation. -
September 4, 2024
RSV vaccine in older people cuts risk of hospitalization
A multicenter study conducted in 19 states between October 2023 and March 2024 demonstrated that RSV vaccination was 75% effective in preventing RSV-associated hospitalizations for adults age 60 and older. -
September 4, 2024
Bacterial metabolism plays role in staph antibiotic tolerance
Staph is a leading bacterial cause of death from bloodstream, bone and joint infections, in part because of high rates of antibiotic treatment failure. -
August 30, 2024
Emergency department tests wireless patient monitoring
The pilot extends to continuous wireless monitoring of blood pressure, blood oxygen level, heart rate and continuous cardiac rhythm. The aim is improved vigilance, efficiency and satisfaction for patients and staff. -
August 29, 2024
Study finds human milk component may protect adult intestinal health
The research may lead to new treatments for diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and mucositis, a severe complication of chemotherapy. -
August 28, 2024
For former NFL players, football before age 12 not linked to worse health later in life: study
Data from 4,189 former NFL athletes who spanned the ages of 24-89 show no evidence playing organized football younger than age 12 led to more cognitive, mood, sleep, cardiovascular or other health issues later in life. These results, which are published in Sports Medicine, contrast with previous small studies from a decade ago. -
August 28, 2024
Vanderbilt and OHSU join forces to train addiction research scholars
The new training program’s participants will focus their research efforts on substance use with an emphasis on vulnerable populations, such as people living with HIV.