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Dr. Rick Holm, a Brookings, South Dakota, Internist and a clinical professor at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, is happy to share these medical tips with you.  Homespun Medical Tips are produced by HCI Hogan Creations Inc. and underwritten by the South Dakota State Medical Association.

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There are over 120 Homespun Medical Tips available for you, ranging from A to Z.
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Advanced Directives
with Dr. David Sandvik, Internist from Rapid City, SD (September 2001)

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Alzheimer's Disease    
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (March 2003)
Antibiotic Overuse  
with Dr. Leonard Linde, Family Practice Physician from Mobridge, SD (April 2002)
Anti-Smoking Campaign
with Dr. Richard Honke, Family Practice Physician from Parkston, SD (March 2002)
Arthritis Medications
with Dr. Cindy Weaver, Rheumatologist from Rapid City, SD (May 2001)
Arthritis - Glaucosamine
with Dr. Jem Hof, Exercise Physiologist from Sioux Falls, SD (October 2001)
Arthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis
with Dr. Jim Englebrecht, Rheumatologist from Rapid City, SD (July 2002)
Arthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis
with Dr. Jim Englebrecht, Rheumatologist from Rapid City, SD (November 2000)
Asthma
with Dr. Matt Bien, Internist from Brookings, SD (July 2002)
Asthma
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (November 2001)
Auto Safety
with Dr. David Slama, Internist from Rapid City, SD (October 2001)
Cancer Therapy
with Dr. David Elston, Oncologist from Sioux Falls, SD (January 2002)
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
with Dr. Ben Henderson from Mobridge, SD (November 2000)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
with Dr. Wilson Asfora, Neurologist from Sioux Falls, SD (November 2002)
Chest Pain
with Dr. Mary Helen Harris, Emergency Medicine Physician from Sioux Falls, SD (December 2001)
Child Abuse
with Dr. Rich Kaplan, Pediatrician from Sioux Falls, SD (June 2001)
Colon Cancer
with Dr. Ken Bartholomew, Family Practice Physician from Pierre, SD (August 2001)
Colorectal Cancer Screening - #1
with Dr. Michael Keppen, Oncologist from Sioux Falls, SD (March 2002)
Colorectal Cancer Screening - #2    
with Dr. John Sternquist, Surgeon from Yankton, SD (February 2003)
Common Cold
with Dr. Thomas Braithwaite, Internist from Sioux Falls, SD (January 2002)
Conditioning Exercises
with Dr. Jem Hof, Exercise Physiologist from Sioux Falls, SD (October 2001)
Danger! Children and Foreign Objects
with Dr. Dale Gunderson, from Rapid City, SD (March 2001)
Depression
with Dr. Debra Johnston, Family Practice Physician from Brookings, SD (September 2001)
Depression
with Dr. David Bean, Psychiatrist from Sioux Falls, SD (January 2002)
Depression and ECT Treatment
with Dr. Robert Giebink, Psychiatrist from Sioux Falls, SD (May 2001)
Diabetes
with Dr. Richard Barth, Endocrinologist from Sioux Falls, SD (November 2002)
Diabetes
with Dr. Andrew Binamira, Internist from DeSmet, SD (September 2002)
Diabetes
with Dr. Brian Tjarks, Family Practice Physician from Mitchell (September 2001)
Diabetes in Children
with Dr. Mark Butterbrock, Pediatrician from the Indian Health Service in Porcupine, SD (June 2001)
Diabetes - General Information
with Dr. Herb Saloum, Family Practice Physician from Tyndall, SD (November 2000)
Diabetic Retinopathy
with Dr. Michael Moran, Ophthalmologist from Watertown, SD (May 2002)
Diabetes - Signs and Symptoms 
with Dr. John Berg, Family Practice Physician from DeSmet, SD (July 2001)
Drug Costs
with Dr. John Sneden, Internist from Huron, SD (October 2002)
Dry Eyes
with Dr. Pierre Kamguia, Ophthalmologist from Brookings, SD (June 2001)
Dry Skin
with Dr. Dennis Knutson, Dermatologist from Sioux Falls, SD (October 2002)
Dry Skin - Causes and Prevention
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (December 2000)
Earaches in Children
with Dr. Robert Rietz, Otologist from Brookings, SD (December 2002)
Ecstasy
with Dr. Danny Latin, Pharmacist from Brookings, SD (October 2002)
End of Life Care    
with Dr. Chad Hanna, Internist from Rapid City, SD (January 2003)
End of Life Issues
with Dr. Tony Berg, Family Practice Physician from Winner, SD (February 2001)
Exercise - Importance    
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (February 2003)
Exercise - Reducing Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack
with Dr. Paul Amundson, Family Practice Physician from Sioux Falls, SD (February 2002)
Eye Safety
with Dr. Ron Tesch, Ophthalmologist from Brookings, SD (June 2002)
Folic Acid
with Dr. Joseph Hwang, Obstetrician/Gynecologist from Sioux Falls, SD (November 2001)
Frostbite    
with Dr. Ken Bartholomew, General Practice Physician from Pierre, SD (February 2003)
GERD - Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (Heartburn)
with Dr. Michael Bess, General Surgeon from Sioux Falls, SD (December 2001)
Glaucoma - General Information
with Dr. Scott Eccarius, Ophthalmologist from Rapid City, SD (January 2001)
Health Care Insurance Issues
with Dr. Robert Hohm, Internist from Huron, SD (February 2001)
Health Maintenance
with Dr. Jerome Bentz, Family Practice Physician from Platte, SD (November 2002)
Heart Attacks - Symptoms and Treatment
with Dr. David Nagelhout, Cardiologist from Sioux Falls, SD (April 2001)
Heartburn
with Dr. Robert Suurmeyer, Internist from Aberdeen, SD (June 2002)
Heartburn - Reflux Esophagitis
with Dr. Jack Barker, Gastroenterologist from Sioux Falls, SD (February 2002)
High Blood Pressure/Hypertension 
with Dr. Steve Feeny, Internist, from Watertown, SD (April 2001)
Hospice Care
with Dr. John Stransky from Watertown, SD (April 2002)
Hypothermia    
with Dr. James Collins, Family Practice Physician from Mobridge, SD (February 2003)
Importance of Childhood Vaccinations
with Dr. Mary Carpenter, Family Practice Physician from Winner, SD (December 2000)
Importance of Early Childhood Eye Exam
with Dr. Scott Eccarius, Ophthalmologist from Rapid City, SD (February 2001)
Importance of Family History
with Dr. Robert Hohm, Internist from Huron, SD (January 2001)
Importance of Annual Papp Exams
with Dr. Victoria Herr, Pathologist from Rapid City, SD (April 2001)
Injuries to the Muscle and Bone
with Dr. Gary Bruning, Family Practice Physician from Flandreau, SD (March 2001)
Irritable Bowl Syndrome    
with Dr. John Baker, Gastroenterologist from Sioux Falls, SD (January 2003)
Laser Vision Correction - Refractive Surgery
with Dr. Vance Thompson, Ophthalmologist from Sioux Falls, SD (January 2002)
Laser Vision Surgery - Medical Considerations
with Dr. Van Thompson, Ophthalmologist from Sioux Falls, SD (July 2002)
Laughter
with Dr. John Ottenbacher, General Practice Physician from Selby, SD (December 2002)
Living Wills
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (October 2002)
Lung Information for Farmers 
with Dr. David Thomas, Pulmonologist from Sioux Falls, SD (November 2000)
Medical Administration
with Dr. Ken Aspaas, Internist and Chief Medical Officer from Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD (July 2001)
Mental Health Treatment
with Dr. Hari Kannan, Psychiatrist from Colton, SD (October 2001)
Mid-level Health Providers    
with Dr. Richard Wake, Family Practice Physician from Brookings, SD (January 2003)
Osteoporosis - General Information
with Dr. Cindi Pochop, Internist from Pierre, SD (April 2002)
Osteoporosis - General Information
with Dr. Jim Englebrecht, Rheumatologist from Rapid City, SD (December 2000)
Osteoporosis
with Dr. Walter Carlson, Orthopedic Surgeon from Sioux Falls, SD (December 2002)
Osteoporosis - Prevention
with Dr. John Ramsey, Orthopedic Surgeon from Brookings, SD (May 2001)
Osteoporosis # 1 - Prevention
with Dr. Kathy Gerrish, Internist from Watertown, SD (July 2001)
Osteoporosis # 2 - Treatment
with Dr. Kathy Gerrish, Internist from Watertown, SD (July 2001)
Pain Management with Radio Frequency Therapy
with Dr. Bill Cohen, Pain Management Physician from Yankton, SD (February 2002)
Patient Compliance with Medication
with Dr. Ramona Peshek, Family Practice Physician from Watertown, SD (July 2002)
Pediatric Rehabilitation
with Dr. Julie Johnson, Physiatrist from Sioux Falls, SD (March 2003)
Prenatal Care
with Dr. Kevin Bjordahl, Family Practice Physician from Milbank, SD (January 2001)
Polypharmacy - Multiple Medication Usage
with Dr. David Brechtelsbauer, Family Practice Physician from Sioux Falls, SD (March 2002)
Post Partum Depression
with Mr. Carter Holm, Debater from Brookings, SD (December 2002)
Prostate Cancer
with Dr. R. C. Johnson, Urologist from Sioux Falls, SD (November 2002)
Prostate Cancer - General Information
with Dr. Paul Eckrich, Urologist from Aberdeen, SD (February 2001)
Physicians Bedside Manner
with Dr. Galen Vonk, Cardiologist from Sioux Falls, SD (September 2002)
Physicians Volunteer Work
with Dr. Richard Wake, Family Practice Physicians from Brookings, SD (June 2002)
Rabies - General Information
with Dr. Tom Dean, Family Practice Physician from Wessington Springs, SD (August 2001)
Respiratory Problems in the Winter for Farmers
with Dr. Rodney Parry, Pulmonologist from Sioux Falls, SD (November 2001)
RSV - Respiratory Virus
with Dr. Barry Bauer, Pediatric Specialists from Sioux Falls, SD (June 2002)
Seasonal Affective Disorder
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm Internist from Brookings, SD (December 2000)
Seasonal Affective Disorder
with Dr. David Bean, Psychiatrist from Sioux Falls, SD (February 2002)
Seat Belt Safety
with Christina Hills, 3rd year Medical Student from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD (April 2001)
Seat Belt Use
with Dr. David Kohl, Family Practice Physician from Madison, SD (November 2001)
Sexual Transmitted Diseases
with Dr. Aaron Shives, Family Practice Physician from Watertown, SD (August 2002)
Sinusitis
with Dr. Dale Gunderson, Otologist from Rapid City, SD (September 2002)
Skin Cancer
with Dr. Tom Hermann, Family Practice Physician from Sturgis, SD (July 2001)
Sleep Disorders - Sleep Apnea
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (April 2001)
Smoking
with Dr. Merritt Warren, Family Practice Physician from Brookings, SD (August 2002)
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (December 2000)
South Dakota Blood Bank
with Dr. Karl Blessinger, Pathologist from Huron, SD (September 2002)
South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care
with Dr. Gerald Tracy, Family Practice Physician from Sioux Falls, SD (August 2002)
Spiritual Healing During Times of Disaster
with Dr. Kim Wilde, Internist from Watertown, SD (October 2001)
Stroke    
with Dr. Greg Schultz, Surgeon from Sioux Falls, SD (January 2003)
Stroke - Prevention
with Dr. Gene Koob, Neurologist from Sioux Falls, SD (December 2000)
Stroke - Risks and Symptoms
with Dr. Jim Reynolds, Cardiologist from Sioux Falls, SD (June 2001)
Swollen Legs
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (May 2001)
Technology in Medicine 1
with Dr. Charles Hart, Emergency Medicine/Family Practice Physician from Rapid City, SD (September 2001)
Technology in Medicine 2
with Dr. Charles Hart, Emergency Medicine/Family Practice Physician from Rapid City, SD (September 2001)
Testosterone Deficiency
with Dr. John Adams, Internist from Aberdeen, SD (August 2002)
Thyroid Disease
with Dr. Richard Barth, Endocrinologist from Sioux Falls, SD (December 2001)
Tobacco Addiction
with Dr. Allen Nord, Family Practice Physician from Rapid City, SD (December 2001)
Trauma Prevention: Head Injuries
with Dr. Edward Selijeskog, Neurosurgeon from Rapid City, SD
(December 2001)
Understanding Medication
with Dr. Steven Schroeder, Family Practice Physician from Miller, SD (August 2001)
Upper Respiratory Infections
with Dr. Matthew Owens, Family Practice Physician from Redfield, SD (December 2002)
Vitamin Supplement Use
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (March 2002)
Vaccinations for Adults    
with Dr. Robert Allison, Internist from Pierre, SD (March 2003)
Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children
with Dr. Richard Kafka, Family Practice Physician from Sioux Falls, SD  (March 2002)
Weight Control
with Joan Hogan and Dr. Rick Holm, Internist from Brookings, SD (March 2001)
West Nile Virus
with Dr. Jeffery Block, Family Practice Physician from Aberdeen, SD (September 2002)
Women and Heart Disease
with Dr. Sandra Fyhofer, President of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine, from Atlanta, GA (March 2001)

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