How noisy environments can impact those with hearing loss
I have severe-profound bilateral hearing loss and have worn powerful hearing aids ever since I was diagnosed in early childhood. While...
A look at the influence of race and emotional context on face perception
Unofficial reports by some media outlets and community outreach organizations that track and document police violence demonstrate that more than any other demographic group, young black males are at...
A small bet, at the right time and place
I arrived at OHSU in 2013, a newly appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the Knight Cardiovascular Institute. I had just completed my...
The caregiver perspective: Jennifer’s story
My husband, Charles, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2010. He was 65. Over the next six years, my role changed as his disease progressed: I went from supportive care partner to supportive...
Nourish your neurons during the 2018 Brain Awareness Season
What are the ingredients we need to maximize our brains' potential? This year, our 2018 Brain Awareness Season lecture series explores the critical influence nourishing the brain has on our daily...
New OHSU/VA study finds people very unlikely to reach out for emotional help on Facebook
Many of us have heard tragic anecdotes of people who have posted goodbye messages on social media prior to ending their lives. The notion has even been popularized in the national media and led...
Researcher credits Tax Checkoff Grant for work/life flexibility
I am a (mostly) stay at home mom. I spend my days playing with my 15-month-old son while simultaneously keeping our house running. We go to the library, play at parks, listen to music, read books,...
Year in review: The most popular “On the Brain” posts of 2017
As we welcome in 2018, here’s a look back at the ten most popular posts of 2017. 1. A strong neuroscience program is about to get stronger—meet leaders and researchers at the...
Brain donation at OHSU
If a patient has a brain disease, usually the family will donate the brain for study after death for a couple of reasons. The first is to find out the final diagnosis. The second is to understand...
Concussion clinic improves care through integration of specialties
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury, with transient brain impairment that naturally resolves, but can have prolonged symptoms for some individuals. The Concussion Treatment Clinic within...
Caregiver Corner: Holiday travel tips
As the holidays approach, many of us look forward to traveling to visit friends and family. Many families ask me about traveling with family members with dementia. Here are my top tips. Plan...