Bug Bites
By Dr. Kent Niss
Summertime brings a lot of fun and enjoyment, but it can also bring some annoying critters: chiggers, ticks, flies and mosquitos. These are the four insects that can commonly ruin a summer. There are many ways to avoid letting these guys . . .
Dizziness and Vertigo
By Dr. Kent Niss
Dizziness is one of the most common discussion topics in my clinic and therefore I would like to give it some time and education this week. As one of my mentors used to say, “dizziness comes in a lot of flavors”. Dizziness can . . .
Lung Nodules
By Dr. Kent Niss
A very common topic that comes up is the conversation of lung nodules. Many people every day receive a chest x-ray or a CT scan of their chest for innumerable reasons. Oftentimes when we do these tests, we also discover unexpected findings. . . .
Anemia
By Dr. Kent Niss
The topic of anemia is very common, and a lot of individuals experienced anemia either throughout their entire life or for small, short intervals. Anemia can be very straightforward however it can also be fairly complex and multifactorial. . . .
Kidney Disease
By Dr. Kent Niss
There are many long-standing conditions that we hear about every day such as diabetes or hypertension or heart disease, however, something that we do not discuss much about is kidney disease. However, chronic (long-standing) kidney disease . . .
Summer Safety
By Dr. Kent Niss
Summer is here (well technically we are 2-ish weeks away) and everyone is excited for warm weather and the desire to be outside. These are great things and can bring so much joy to our lives, however, there are some areas in which we . . .
