Author Archives: Louise Savoie
Regular Clinics versus House Calls
When you think about going to the doctor, you likely imagine going to a clinic or hospital. But did you know that before 1960, you would have been more likely to see a doctor in your own home than in a medical office? More than 60% of doctors'...
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Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
Is there a difference between heart disease and cardiovascular disease? They may sound similar, because they are. But there are a few subtle differences. The term "cardiovascular disease" is more specific and refers to narrowed coronary...
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Understanding Different Spinal Diseases and Conditions
The human spine or backbone is composed of 26 vertebrae that protect your spinal cord and helps with your posture. It has three parts: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. Injuries, infections, and illnesses of the spine will cause damages to the...
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Tonsillitis, Sore Throat, or Strep Throat: The Differences
We often interchange the use of terms tonsillitis, sore throat, and strep throat when we feel like having inflammation in the throat area, but are these three terms the same? As a provider of health care in Silverdale, Washington, we would...
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COVID-19
At Housecall MD, we have received many questions about coronavirus (COVID-19). There has been a lot of confliciting information, so we felt it would be helpful to clarify a few things about COVID-19. What is the coronavirus? The corona...
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Food Poisoning: What Causes It?
We’ve all encountered this sickness at one point or another. We’ve all suffered through its symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. But what exactly causes it and what can we do if ever we get struck with this illness? Food...
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