The prostate-specific antigen test has generally been the standard way for doctors in Oregon and around the country to identify the signs of prostate cancer in older men, but the medical community has started to distance itself from the controversial procedure as...
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Common reasons for misdiagnosis
Accurately identifying certain diseases can be a challenge even for modern medical professionals. It is helpful for Oregon residents to understand the common reasons for misdiagnosis and what they should do if they are treated for the wrong conditions. A...
Rates for cervical cancer deaths higher than expected
Oregon oncologists might have learned that the rates of cervical cancer fatalities may be much higher than originally expected. A study published in the journal Cancer showed that black women were 77 percent more likely to die from cervical cancer than...
ACS attributes decline in cancer deaths to multiple factors
Although cancer continues to threaten people's lives in Oregon, the American Cancer Society has released a report that shows that deaths from cancer have declined by 25 percent nationwide since 1991. Changes in medical procedures and lifestyle have contributed...
Misunderstandings hamper endometriosis diagnoses
Wisconsin women who suffer from reproductive diseases might be interested in learning that medical professionals may have more difficulty diagnosing certain problematic conditions. Endometriosis, an ailment characterized by the uterus' internal endometrium...
Full recovery from strokes not guaranteed for young patients
Some Oregon residents may believe that only older individuals are at risk for strokes. However, this is not the case. In fact, approximately 10 percent of strokes are suffered by those between the ages of 18 and 50. A recent Dutch study showed that one-third of...
What is testicular mesothelioma?
Testicular mesothelioma is the rarest type of mesothelioma cancer for patients in Oregon and nationwide, with only around 100 reported cases on record. It is also frequently misdiagnosed. Mesothelioma cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos, which is a natural...
MRIs aid in diagnosing fetal brain abnormalities
Oregon women who are pregnant or plan to be pregnant soon should be aware of the tests that can be used to identify any possible medical complications with the fetus. One of those tests is a follow-up MRI scan that can be taken after the ultrasound at the...
Pancreatic cancer deaths might be on the rise
According to figures from the American Cancer Society released in January 2016, pancreatic cancer is predicted to soon become the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Oregon and around the country. The nationwide health organization predicts that the...
Hepatitis C rapid diagnostic test may be widely used
On Dec. 5, it was announced that a quick diagnostic test for hepatitis C, also known as HCV, has become the first to be prequalified by the World Health Organization. The WHO prequalifies tests that it finds to reach a certain standard in terms of safety and...