Ask a Sleep Doctor: Q&A with Dr. Andrea Matsumura
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. Andrea Matsumura answers questions about sleep medicine, sleep studies and The Oregon Clinic's new sleep center.
Our Blog: To Your Health
Eat the Right Foods This Winter
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Did you know what you eat plays an important role in staying healthy during cold and flu season?
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Friday, November 1, 2019
This November, we’re raising awareness of the warning signs and risks for pancreatic cancer, often called the “world’s toughest cancer.” Pancreatic cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., killing more people than breast cancer. It’s the only major cancer with a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent.
Pulmonary Clinical Trials at The Oregon Clinic
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Did you know that there are many opportunities to have your patients participate in pulmonary clinical trials at The Oregon Clinic?
We offer a variety of clinical research trials in pulmonary diseases such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension. Clinical research trials take place at both our East and West locations.
Psoriasis is More Than Skin Deep
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The dermatological medical community has known for a long time that psoriasis, a chronic, inflammatory condition of the skin, is extremely common and affects approximately 3 percent of the U.S. population. The classic presentation of psoriasis is thick, red, scaly plaques on the elbows and knees. Other common areas of involvement include the scalp, genitalia, palms and soles, buttocks and fingernails.
Lactational Abscesses Take Center Stage
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Breasts — what an amazing evolutionary modification of the lowly sweat gland! And yet, it seems that when our breasts are not actively trying to “take us out” with breast cancers, they are making us miserable with cysts, infections, masses and pain. At least that’s how it seems from my perspective, as a general surgeon with a focus on breast health!