By: Kathy Hubbard. “Writing about hives last week made me think about bees. And then I saw a post on Facebook asking if anyone had noticed an unusual abundance of them recently and that settled it. I just had to do some research on bees and bee stings.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. “Maybe we think about bees when we hear the word “hives” and maybe not surprising, hives can be caused by insect bites. But although hives are an allergic reaction bugs aren’t the only culprit. Hives, whose medical term is urticaria, are itchy, burning or stinging red bumps that can occur anywhere on the body.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. “Nuclear medicine allows us to look at how organs and tissues are functioning, not just what they look like, and that gives us powerful insight into diagnosing disease. Being able to use that knowledge to help patients every day is something I find incredibly rewarding.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. “Nuclear medicine allows us to look at how organs and tissues are functioning, not just what they look like, and that gives us powerful insight into diagnosing disease. Being able to use that knowledge to help patients every day is something I find incredibly rewarding.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. With a lot of exceptions, over the decades cancer has been considered a result of aging. Thus, the recommendations for early detection screenings are typically aimed at those over 50. But times are changing.
Bonner General Family Practice is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Dean Kubacz, MD, to its team of primary care providers. Dr. Kubacz brings a comprehensive clinical background, global medical experience, and a deep commitment to whole‑person care to the Sandpoint community.
By: Kathy Hubbard. There are over 200 types of mental health disorders. They range in severity, they range in symptoms and they range in effective treatment options. Many people have mental health concerns from time to time;
By: Kathy Hubbard. “I’m always exhausted,” a friend of mine said recently. I didn’t think much about it because she often complains about being tired. “I must have gotten up four times during the night to pee. It’s dreadful. I can’t get a good night’s sleep.”
By: Kathy Hubbard. Researchers believe CIDP happens because of issues with your immune system. For unknown reasons, your immune system sees myelin as dangerous and attacks it.
By: Kathy Hubbard.I first heard about Hannah Robbins, MD, when she performed a friend’s colonoscopy. Recently her name came up during a discussion about the surgical upgrades that were the focus of this year’s Heart Ball, Bonner General Health Foundation’s annual fundraiser.
By: Kathy Hubbard. “Oh no, Sissy,” my brother said to me minutes before my prom date arrived. “That zit on your nose is huge! You can’t go out looking like that. Don’t tell Mom, but you’ve gotta pop it!”
By: Kathy Hubbard. You experience a sensation that your heart is pounding or racing. You might describe it as flip-flopping, fluttering or skipping a beat. It happens once in a while and doesn’t last very long. Is it something to worry about? Probably not. But maybe.
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