News & Publications

Immunoglobulin G4-related Disease

By David C. Hoak, M.D.

Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an increasingly recognized syndrome of unknown etiology, most often occurring in middle-aged and older men.

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Increasing Gonorrhea Rates Statewide

By David C. Hoak, M.D.

Health officials across the northwest are trying to figure out why they see a sizeable increase in the number of gonorrhea cases recently. Overall, the state reported a 34% increase in gonorrhea cases in a year’s time.

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Trichomonas—Ancient Protozoan

By Felix Martinez, Jr., M.D.

Trichomonas is a genus of protozoans that are parasites of vertebrates. Parasites live in their infected host, co-opt its resources, and cause disease.

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Testing for Candidiasis

By Hongxiu Ji, M.D., Ph.D.

Candida is always present in and on the body in small amounts; however, Candida can multiply when an imbalance occurs, such as when normal acidity of the vagina is altered or when hormonal balance changes.

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