Articles by Erik Robinson
OHSU forecast: Respiratory illness surge easing in Oregon hospitals
The combined impact of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will continue to decline in the weeks ahead, according to the latest biweekly hospitalization forecast from Oregon Health & Science University.
OHSU will test promising intervention to reduce overdoses, encourage recovery
Oregon Health & Science University will lead a new project to test a promising intervention for reducing illicit drug use and overdose deaths in Oregon. The concept, known as contingency management, involves providing small incentives such as vouchers or gift cards to people with substance use disorder as a reward for modifying their behavior, and thus promoting their recovery. The new project, led by OHSU, will test the concept in community-based settings, including rural areas across Oregon.
New clinical trial at OHSU tests donated antibodies
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Pacific Sardines: Critical Food Source in Steep Decline
The Pacific coast of North America supports one of the most vibrant and diverse marine ecosystems on Earth, largely because of the presence of thick schools of small prey fish such as Pacific sardines. Unfortunately, this crucial forage fish appears to be in the midst of a severe population decline. Its absence will be felt by dozens of species of West Coast seabirds, whales, sharks, dolphins, and commercially important fish such as salmon and tuna that depend on sardines as a major food source.
Governors nix current design of new I-5 Bridge
For a history of the bridge project and previous news coverage, visit The Columbian’s I-5 Bridge Project page. Govs. Chris Gregoire and John Kitzhaber have agreed with a bridge expert review panel’s recommendation to kill the current design for a new Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River. The old design had been derided for its beached-aircraft-carrier appearance, as well as its high cost and questionable durability.
The Black Credit Conversation Card Game
Navigating the credit rating system and learning how to be successful really is a game. So many people are losing because they are too frustrated or afraid to play. 10 years ago my life changed forever with just one conversation about the importance of having good credit. In one conversation I learned how to start building credit and about my rights as a consumer.
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