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The pros and cons of OCTA in glaucoma

Review of Opthamology June 08, 2020
David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., says the following about the eye imaging technology OCT angiography: “We still have a fair amount of progress to make on this, but it’s already giving us meaningful new parameters to observe and measure for our glaucoma patients.”

Anxiety screening recommended for all women and teen girls in the U.S.

Reuters Health June 08, 2020
The Women’s Preventive Services Initiative issues new recommendations suggesting medical professionals routinely screen for anxiety disorders in adolescent girls and women, beginning at age 13. Heidi Nelson, M.D., M.P.H., says, “The goal of screening is to increase detection and achieve earlier diagnosis, initiate appropriate treatment, and ultimately improve the health, function and well-being of women and girls."

Photos-Video / Scappoose Vigil

The Scappoose Chronicle June 06, 2020
The Scappoose Chronicle publishes photos of staff at the OHSU medical clinic in Scappoose participating in a #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives demonstration.

Tear gassing protesters raises ‘great concern’ for doctors

KOIN-TV June 05, 2020
In a statement on the use of tear gas during nonviolent protests, Danny Jacobs, M.D., says: “The use of tear gas and other chemical means to control crowds has raised great concern among medical professionals as we simultaneously try to manage a global pandemic."
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