Oregon confirmed first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza
On Nov. 15, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a highly pathogenic avian…
Oregon reports uptick in bird flu in fall migration of wild birds
On Oct. 31, 2024, the Oregon Department of Agriculture reported that bird flu cases are on the rise,…
U.S. detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time on Oregon Farm
On Oct. 30, 2024, the the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that H5N1 bird flu was confirmed…
Brain’s waste-clearance pathways revealed for the first time
On Oct. 9, 2024, scientists from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) released a study that used imaging…
Mild habanero pepper varieties that are flavorful without the fire released by Oregon State University
On Oct. 2, 2024, scientists at Oregon State University (OSU) announced the release of two mild habanero peppers…
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Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center at the National Institutes of Health dedicated
On Sept. 24, 2024, the Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…
New approach to defibrillation may improve cardiac arrest outcomes
On Sept. 20, 2024, study results released by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) researchers suggested placing defibrillation…
World’s first documented case of brain disease from fentanyl inhalation reported
On Apr. 29, 2024, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) reported a patient with the first documented case of…
Study suggests staying current with COVID-19 vaccinations helped combat emerging variants
On Apr. 12, 2024, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) announced research that shows using live SARS-CoV-2 virus revealed…
Deschutes County confirmed case of human plague in local resident
On Feb. 8, 2024, Deschutes County Health Services confirmed a case of human plague in a local resident….
Switching arms improved effectiveness of two-dose vaccinations, Oregon Health & Science University study suggested
On Feb. 6, 2024, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced research that revealed as much as a…
Small robot made big difference for cochlear implant patient at Oregon Health & Science University Small robot makes big difference for cochlear implant patient OHSU achieved national milestone in new knee repair technique
On Jan. 24, 2024, Oregon Health & Science University announced that Pamela Runner, 77, of Corvallis, became the…
Highly pathogenic Avian influenza spread in Oregon
On Nov. 17, 2023, the Oregon Department of Agriculture reported that the United States Department of Agricultureï¾’s National…
OHSU achieved national milestone in new knee repair technique
On Sept. 6, 2023, Oregon Health & Science University announced it had achieved a landmark in orthopaedic medicine…
Oregon Health Sciences University dermatologists detected the world’s smallest skin cancer
On May 1, 2023, an Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) dermatologist and a multi-disciplinary team confirmed that a…
Gene therapy allowed teen to see snowflakes for the first time
On Apr. 5, 2023, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University’s OHSU Casey Eye Institute announced that gene…
First case of highly pathogenic Avian influenza confirmed in Klamath County
On Mar. 31, 2023, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agricultureï¾’s Animal and…
Twist Bioscience began shipping commercial product from synthetic DNA manufacturing factory of the future
On Jan. 26, 2023, Twist Bioscience announced that it had begun offering high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon…
OHSU researchers found immune response to COVID-19 strengthens over time
On Jan. 25, 2023, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University reported that Immunity from COVID-19 appears to…
High path Avian influenza confirmed in Clackamas County backyard flock
On Dec. 12, 2022, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health…
Highly pathogenic Avian influenza confirmed in Columbia County, Oregon.
On Dec. 1, 2022, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agricultureï¾’s Animal Plant Health…
Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed highly pathogenic Avian influenza in Yamhill County
On Nov. 4, 2022, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agricultureï¾’s Animal Plant Health…
USDA confirmed two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in neighboring non-commercial flocks in Tillamook County
On Sept. 28, 2022, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agricultureï¾’s Animal Plant Health…
A fourth case of HPAI confirmed in Deschutes County, Oregon expanding quarantine
On Jul. 21, 2022, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agricultureï¾’s Animal Plant Health…
Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Polk County
On Jun. 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agricultureï¾’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence…
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Highly pathogenic Avian influenza detected in a non-commercial backyard flock in Oregon
On May 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the…
Study confirmed virus variants reduce protection against COVID-19
On Aug. 26, 2021, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced a laboratory study from found that blood…
Oregon Health & Science University study confirmed virus variants reduce protection against COVID-19
On Aug. 26, 2021, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that a laboratory studyhad found that blood…
clinical trial tested donated antibodies for effectiveness in fighting infection caused by Coronavirus
On Aug. 19, 2021, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that it was part of a randomized,…
Oregon required all captive mink vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2
On May 28, 2021, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) lifted the quarantine on the Oregon mink farm…