PET Scan Detects Recurrent Prostate Cancer
New study finds F-18 fluciclovine PET scans identify cancer when PSMA-PET results are negative.
Live Poll
If a follow-up medical test shows new information, should you change your current treatment plan?
Portland Diseases News
Cancer
Gene Profile Cuts Melanoma Follow-up Visits in Portland
A new study shows using 31-gene expression testing can safely reduce clinical follow-ups for low-risk melanoma patients.
Diseases — General
Live Poll
Are you concerned about the discovery of new disease-carrying mosquitoes in your community?
Invasive Mosquito Species Found in Portland
Multnomah County officials identified an invasive Aedes notoscriptus mosquito near a North Portland lake.
Stroke
Portland Patient Receives Vivistim Implant for Stroke
A stroke survivor from La Center underwent a 90-minute procedure at Oregon Health & Science University to aid her recovery.
Alzheimer’s
Headlands Research Summit Portland Marked 50th Anniversary
The Portland facility celebrated five decades of conducting clinical research on memory health and neurological conditions.
Asthma
Live Poll
Should your local government ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and pollution?
Portland Permitted Gas Leaf Blowers Through Year-End
Gas-powered leaf blowers are currently allowed in Portland through the end of the year under new city regulations.
