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Ask Dr. K: Many forms of vasculitis can be treated successfully

DEAR DOCTOR K: My father recently saw his doctor, complaining of fever, fatigue, joint pain and rashes. His doctor suspects vasculitis. What is vasculitis? How is it diagnosed and treated?

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Ask Dr. K: ECG is gold standard for evaluating chest pain

DEAR DOCTOR K: I recently had an electrocardiogram and my doctor gave me a copy of the tracing. Can you tell me what I’m looking at?

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Ask Dr. K: Calcium supplements may not be right for men

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a man in my 60s. I’ve been taking a calcium supplement to protect my bones, but I recently read that men shouldn’t take calcium supplements. Why not?

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Tour new health center May 18

One Community Health celebrates the grand opening of its new health care facility at 1040 Webber St., with a grand opening and ribbon cutting Saturday, May 18. The ribbon-cutting ceremony begins at 10 a.m. The building will be open for tours until noon.

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Ask Dr. K: Address toddler’s biting as soon as it occurs

DEAR DOCTOR K: Today at the playground my toddler bit another child. How can I make sure she doesn’t do this again?

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Ask Dr. K: I know that good posture is not just for looks

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have mild back pain. I sit at a desk all day and tend to slouch. My mother says that sitting up straight may help. Is she right?

TOPS honors top members

“The Apples of TOPS Eyes,” was the theme the recent 2012 annual awards and installation of 2013 officers for TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) OR0443, The Dalles.

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Ask Dr. K: Foods with low glycemic load are better for your health

DEAR DOCTOR K: Can you explain the importance of glycemic load, as opposed to glycemic index, when judging carbohydrates? DEAR READER: Carbohydrates, along with proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water and oxygen, are nutrients: We need them to live and grow. But even though we need carbohydrates, there still are carbohydrate-rich foods that are “good carbs” and “bad carbs.”

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Ask Dr. K: Mouthwash isn’t necessary if you brush and floss regularly

DEAR DOCTOR K: I brush and floss regularly. Do I need to use mouthwash too?

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Ask Dr. K: Hypothyroidism is simple to diagnose and treat

DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor thinks I may have hypothyroidism. How will he make the diagnosis?

Cash-strapped consumers cut health care

TRENTON, N.J. — Spending on prescription medicines in the U.S. fell for the first time in decades last year, slipping as cash-strapped consumers continued to cut back on use of health care services.

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  • May 9, 2013
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Ask Dr. K: Spinal stenosis can be treated without surgery

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a man in my 70s with spinal stenosis. What are my surgical options?

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Fresenius opens kidney dialysis clinic

The clinic is a partnership with Oregon Health and Science University Fresenius Medical Care North America welcomes guests to its grand opening celebration this afternoon, from 3 to 6 p.m., which marks the first time a dialysis clinic has been based in The Dalles.

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Ask Dr. K: Gluten-free diet can relieve gas and bloating

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a healthy young person, but I tend to have a lot of gas, bloating and diarrhea. Could a gluten-free diet help me?

‘Smoking tree’ the target of May 8 community discussion

An unofficial landmark in town often referred to as the “smoking tree” will be a topic of community discussion on Wednesday, May 8.

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