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Groundbreaking osseointegration surgery, performed for first time in Pacific Northwest, allows patient with double amputation to walk again
The surgery involves the insertion of a titanium implant into the bone of a patient, allowing for the direct attachment of a prosthetic limb.
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Oregon girl receives special contacts from OHSU to slow her myopia progression
The 10-year-old tried wearing glasses to help her nearsightedness, also known as myopia, but nothing seemed to work.
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Go get check-ups before there's an actual issue, advises Portland doctor
A local Portland doctor says it's important for everyone of all ages, especially women, to get screenings and test for diseases early.
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Oregon toddler gets game-changing treatment for rare disease
An Estacada toddler abruptly stopped hitting her milestones and was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. A new drug helps her achieve what she couldn't do before.
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Portland doctor offers advice on navigating the healthcare system
Primary care is the foundation of the whole healthcare system, according to medical professionals. Even so, many people wonder what makes it so important.
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Heart Health Month: Oregon doctor, survivor of cardiac arrest stress importance of routine heart exams
February is Heart Health Month, with women and people of color needing to be extra aware of how to keep an eye on their cardiovascular health.
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OHSU study finds greater antibody response when switching arms for multi-dose vaccination
Results from the new OHSU study found when participants switched arms for each COVID-19 dose, they had up to two times more antibody levels in their blood.
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Portland doctor shares how to start conversations about mental health in the Black community
Dr. Keith Dempsey discusses the systemic stigmas surrounding mental health within the Black community and the need to create diverse and non-judgmental spaces.
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‘Mental health is a human experience’: How to start conversations about mental health
This week, a furry red Muppet opened the door to a conversation on mental health that it appears we desperately need.
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‘A gift that we can give’: Regence health officials emphasize importance of an advance directive for healthcare
Talking about death is hard, but making sure your wishes are known in the event of an injury or illness is an important conversation for all adults.
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How a Portland nonprofit helps kids, families address grief in a healthy way
For more than 40 years, Portland’s Dougy Center has been a safe space for kids, teens and their families to process the loss of a loved one.
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Dry January helps others with 'looking at their relationship with alcohol'
Olympian and recovery advocate Carrie Bates weighs in on Dry January and the opportunity to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol and its impact on your health.
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Feeling the winter blues? Here's what to know about seasonal affective disorder
A change in season can have a major impact on mental health. KGW talked with a local doctor about how to recognize seasonal affective disorder and how to manage it.
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Combatting holiday stress? The 'crappy dinner party' idea might help
The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful. KGW talks to a local doctor for tips to help manage it.
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OHSU doctors treat Albany woman with OCD, seizures with brain implant
A woman has her life back as the first in the world to benefit from a single stimulator implanted in the brain to effectively control two life-altering conditions.
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New OHSU study links trauma, sleep and poor health in kids
Research from Oregon Health and Science University's School of Nursing found traumatic events might exacerbate the effects of poor sleep on children’s heart health.
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'It feels so good to give': Research shows volunteering is good for mental and physical health
Giving Tuesday is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 28. This week's Healthier Together looks at a local nonprofit, bettering the health of the community.
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Why 'Movember,' 'No Shave November' is important to talking about men's mental and physical health
No Shave November encourages men to grow their facial hair and raise awareness about men’s health issues. Right now, men are facing a discouraging trend.
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'My life back the way it was': OHSU patient able to run again after leading-edge osteoarthritis treatment
OHSU doctors call it the first notable advancement in treating knee osteoarthritis in half a century.
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'Every day is a blessing': Kelso woman with advanced breast cancer has hope following OHSU clinical trial
A local breast cancer patient is seeing benefits from a targeted early-phase drug trial at Oregon Health and Science University.
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Though incredibly common, breast cancer is very treatable if caught early enough
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but there is hope with early detection and treatments.
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Doctor stresses need for flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines heading into peak season
Health experts say the time to get your flu, COVID and RSV shots is now if you haven’t already.
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Minimally invasive bunion surgery reduces pain, has patients walking the same day
That bony bump on your big toe is common and there are ways to reduce pain, but sometimes surgery is necessary and now there’s another option for treatment.
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'Liver in a Box' technology gives people waiting for an organ transplant new hope
The perfusion machine, nicknamed "Liver in a Box," gives transplant teams more time to get a donated liver to a recipient in time.
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