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June 29, 2018 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Torus Fracture

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 child reaches out with his hand to cushion a fall.  Since a child’s bones are still relatively soft when compared to an adult, the bone compresses, causing a flattening appearance […]

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June 20, 2018 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

A Common Injury of the Weekend Warrior

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 leave their sedentary desk jobs and attempt to jump and sprint down the court, striving to relive their glory days as a high school or collegiate star.  The only problem […]

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September 18, 2017 by Richard R. Samuel, MD

The Good News about Anxiety

Panic Attack In through the nostrils Out through the mouth Breathe breathe breathe Shake your hands You can beat this Pounding pounding pounding In your chest. Don’t keep looking out the window Its too tempting and besides- You are on the fourth floor. Okay, if you have to leave the room Only for a moment. […]

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May 24, 2017 by Rebekah

New Personalized Therapeutic Massage Sessions

Are you plagued by chronic lower back pain?  Do you have an old injury that has reared its ugly head?  Has desk work taken its toll on your neck and shoulders? If you’ve answered yes, then you may be a candidate for our new partnership discount with Knotted Therapeutic Massage. Owner and operator Brianna Crotinger […]

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May 23, 2017 by Rebekah

Discounted Ultrasound Rates

  NIDPC Discount Health Network update!  In maintaining the trend of adding benefits to our membership, we have recently partnered with Coeur d’Alene Ultrasound to provide our patients ultrasound services at significantly discounted cash pay prices. Travis and Trina Armstrong, owner and operator team, are ARDMS-credentialed and highly experienced in the science of medical sonography. […]

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December 29, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Symptoms and Treatment of Hypothyroidism

The thyroid is a gland in the front portion of your neck which generates a hormone that helps your body produce energy.  Approximately 10% of adults will develop an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) some time during their life.  The risk of hypothyroidism is increased during and shortly after pregnancy, and also as one ages.  The most […]

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December 17, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD 1 Comment

How to Treat a Boil

A skin abscess, or “boil”, is a walled off collection of pus created by the body to fight off an infection, usually bacterial.  Location of the boil on the body dictates what kind of bacteria is causing the infection, with staph and strep the most common types.  Frequently, a boil will develop from a fluid […]

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December 11, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Vitamin D Defiency

The has been a lot of interest recently in the therapeutic benefits of Vitamin D.  This interest follows the realization that many adults, especially in northern climates, are D deficient, generally in the winter where there is less sun exposure.  With this interest comes a lot of hype, or purported benefits that have little clinical […]

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November 5, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Which Over the Counter Medications Should I Use for My Cold Symptoms?

Cold season is upon us.  Many of us are confused when we venture into the cold remedy aisle at the local supermarket, looking for relief from our runny nose, cough, sore throat and aches and pains.  The following guide can help you pick the right medication for your particular symptoms: Runny Nose: A runny nose is best […]

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October 28, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

Corneal Abrasion

I saw a patient a couple of years ago who was driving with his window down when an insect flew directly into his eye, lodging itself under his upper eyelid.  He attempted to remove it by rubbing his eye and then irrigating with tap water, but he was unable to dislodge the bug.  When he […]

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