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Heart disease is a medical term that encompasses several types of heart conditions, many of which relate to plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries. The narrowing of the arteries affects blood flow to the heart and the rest of the body, increasing the likelihood...
When you learned you were pregnant, this was a moment of joy for you and your entire family. The addition of a new life is something to look forward to, and it is natural to have concerns about your health and the health of your child during the approximate nine or 10...
Many types of cancer are treatable, but you need a timely and accurate diagnosis by your doctor to get appropriate treatment. The earlier the diagnosis, the less harm cancer can do to your body and the better your chances of managing and overcoming it. Different...
The birth of a baby is a time of excitement, but for some Oregon mothers, certain types of post-delivery complications may ruin their joy. Recovery after a difficult birth, especially a C-section delivery, can be painful and complicated. One of the most common...
Having a baby is an exciting yet worrisome and stressful experience. Any number of issues may arise to cause an OB concern as a patient navigates approximately 40 weeks of pregnancy. For instance, if a woman were to show signs of pre-eclampsia, which is a serious and...
When you go to the doctor, you trust that the care you are receiving meets a certain standard. This expectation extends to other care providers, including your nurses, medical technicians and anesthesiologists who may play a role in your treatment plan. All of these...
Left untreated, any type of cancer has the potential for devastating and potentially fatal effects on an individual. Prostate cancer is a type of disease that specifically effects men, but it is possible the disease could spread to other parts of the body. After...
Many pregnant women have an idea of how they want their birth experiences to go. They make birth plans and hope they will get to stick to those plans when the day to deliver arrives. Unfortunately, many women in Oregon and elsewhere end up with birth experiences that...
Some birth-related injuries are obvious from the get-go, while others take time to become apparent. In either case, parents of children affected by such injuries may find themselves spending a lot of their time getting their children the help they need rather than...
When a patient turns to his or her medical care provider, there is an assumption that the care given will meet a certain standard. This includes getting an accurate diagnosis for illness, something that is necessary in order to receive the right treatment. This is...