Dear Legislators, My name is Gretchen LaSalle and I am a family physician in Spokane, Washington. I am unable to attend the hearing on House Bill 1638 in person but wanted to express my strong support. While you may not see as many white coats outside of your chambers as you do people gathering to … Read more
Just ask any doctor. You’d be hard pressed to find one who hasn’t had a patient bring in a Google search to discuss their potential diagnoses. Got a rash? Check Google images. Weird dizziness? You might just have vertigo, anemia, pregnancy, a brain tumor, or a bite from a Guatemalan rain spider (okay, I made … Read more
“Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.” — Winston Churchill 2018 marks exactly 100 years since the Spanish Flu of 1918 ripped a path across the earth, claiming the lives of millions and changing the course of history. Most estimates lay the death toll around 50 million but some go … Read more
I totally get it. At the end of a long day, nothing appeals more than relaxing on the couch with a glass of wine. But lately I’m starting to see how easily this could become a habit. Alcohol overuse is a common and often undiscussed issue but one that deserves attention. I see it in … Read more
I am unfortunately inspired by recent events to write about Benign Positional Vertigo. May you never suffer it but, if you do, here are some very important things to know. First, you are not dying. For the rest, read on. Ugh. Vertigo. Or more accurately, Benign Positional Vertigo – BPV. I would not wish it … Read more