Alright, we know that X-rays can be really useful for seeing fractures, but are they worth the cost? A typical X-ray can range anywhere from
Hello North Idaho DPC Family We are about half way through reviewing the American Heart Association’s Simple Seven. The next topic is managing cholesterol. American
Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common form of diabetes in adults. This occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or
We have witnessed dramatic changes in our health care system over the last fifty years. Advances in medical science have extended and improved the
Pneumonia is a lung infection in which the air sacs, called alveoli, become inflamed and fill with fluid. Bronchitis, on the other hand, is much
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Traveler’s diarrhea is a frequently encountered intestinal condition that occurs when a visitor to a third world country ingests food or water infected with a
A couple of years ago, I decided to begin training for an upcoming backpacking trip with my son. Unfortunately, I chose an unusually hot summer
A common childhood injury after a fall is a radial fracture. Also known as a torus, greenstick, or buckle fracture, this break occurs when a
With the start of summer comes a rash of knee and ankle injuries on the basketball court sustained by middle-aged weekend warriors. These basketball wannabes