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Malaria drugs' promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages
Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump. But the evidence that they may help is thin, and a run on the drugs is complicating access for people who need them for rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
Hydroxychloroquine is already a life-saving medicine
This morning, I woke up short of breath, my body fatigued with a hot ache. In the time of coronavirus, these symptoms raise alarm, but as a Montanan living with chronic illness, waking up feeling sick is a reality I face most days. I have lupus, an autoimmune disease where my immune system mistakenly attacks my own connective tissue, triggering inflammation from the smallest vessels in my digits to swelling in my airway to oppressive fatigue. For people with lupus, there is no cure; we will live with this disease for the rest of our lives.
Ohio to enact stay-at-home order as virus cases spread
Gov. Mike DeWine's administration is enacting a stay-at-home order as the number of cases in the state spiked Sunday to more than 350.
Trump focuses attention on possible coronavirus treatments
President Donald Trump focused attention on possible treatments for the new coronavirus on Thursday, citing potential use of a drug long used to treat malaria and some other approaches still in testing.
Idaho Board of Education orders schools closed statewide
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho State Board of Education has ordered schools statewide to close until at least April 20 in hopes of slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Query of hospital threats finds voicemail by former senator
An investigation into a complaint that public officials tried to intimidate employees of Montana hospital into treating a COVID-19 patient with unapproved medication uncovered a voicemail left by a former state senator in which she said she didn't think "senators would be too happy to hear about" the hospital's care of the patient.
Some seek acupuncture for pain relief
Sandra Blea didn't flinch as Steve Martinez inserted tiny needles in areas around her swollen wrist.
Kalispell fitness centers hosting Montana Arthritis Program classes
Millions of Americans and thousands of Montanans suffer from some kind of arthritis in their daily lives. Programs run by the Department of Public Health and Human Services seek to offer reprieves from the painful affliction.
Taking the hassle out of eBay
So you've got an item you want to sell on eBay. You could take the time to photograph it, research the going price, set up the auction online and field questions from bidders.
Local gym gets grant for arthritis program
Kalispell’s Straight Blast Gym received $4,000 in grant money to start another program that will keep arthritic Montanans walking to improve their health.
Doctors urge vaccination, not livestock dewormer, in fight against Covid
At least a few people in the Flathead Valley have become ill after taking a widely available antiparasitic drug meant for animals in hopes of treating or preventing Covid-19, according to local hospital officials.
Smaller food cos. get set for a high-priced holiday season
Small businesses that count on food-centric holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas are bracing for a difficult season.
Parks to increase price for senior lifetime pass
For more than two decades, older Americans have been able spend $10 to access to the country’s national parks until the day they die. In August, the price for lifetime access will rise to $80.
Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation
Cyber Monday is expected to remain the year's biggest online shopping day and rake in up to $11.6 billion in sales, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks transactions at over 85 of the top 100 U.S. online stores.
As small businesses raise prices, some customers push back
Inflation isn't only costing small businesses money. It's costing them customers as well. For much of the pandemic, small business customers were largely tolerant of price increases and kept on spending. Now, owners are seeing some pushback.
Abducting tourists and other reasons for mobile strategy
Summer’s here and the weather is groovy. Tourists are filling the entry lanes to Glacier National Park and many hotels in the Flathead. They are using their mobile phones in your store comparing prices, in restaurants browsing their favorite apps so they don’t need to talk with their family, and they’re taking pictures of the bears at Avalanche Lake so they can share them to Facebook when they get back to their hotel.
New rheumatology clinic offers ultrasound imaging
North Valley Hospital’s newest clinic is believed to be Flathead County’s first rheumatology clinic that uses ultrasound imaging to diagnose arthritis.
Thanksgiving trumps Black Friday for deals
NEW YORK — Thanksgiving could be the best day to shop all year.
Hooray for the French boule
I was the kind of mom who almost always answered my kids’ requests to buy something spontaneously with “Not today” or “It’s not on sale.”
Have you ever been 'stalked' by an ad? Here's why
Having recently moved to Montana, it’s become evident that I must explore this magical place. The mountains, lakes, trails and valleys beckon me, so naturally, I’ve had to buy hiking boots, bear spray, snowshoes, jackets, bike gear as well as various other items to help me “properly” get around. Not to mention the studded snow tires for my wife’s Prius. That was a necessary purchase.