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choose to have only palliative care. It helps a person be comfortable and have the best quality of life ... Multiforme (GBM) Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a tumor in the brain that's cancer. It starts in ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

Make a potty available, show your toddler how it works, then offer gentle encouragement. Is It ... Time for Toilet Training? When is the best time to teach your child to use the toilet?  There

is unique to you. It’s shaped by your relationship with your loved one. It will reflect your culture ... grief It can be hard to name all the feelings you have about the loss of your loved one, but some ... cancer patient;caregiving;grief;16152

*Staff Ed When Patient Falls ... little impact as possible. If you’re near a wall, gently push the patient against it to slow the fall ... more people may be needed. A mechanical lift may be the best choice if the patient has had a stroke ... When a patient falls;Staff Education;patient care;moving patients;patient falls;fall prevention;82560

movement of these bones. It also eases the pressure on your spinal cord, nerve roots, or both. It ... . Follow instructions for its care and use, including how long you must wear it. Don’t bend or ... discharge instructions for cervical fusion;orthopaedics;neurosurgery;86306;cervical fusion

breath. It got to the point that I was, you know, breathing like that.” – Leta, Patient “You're just ... me.” – Bev, Patient “I’ve learned to look forward, to look forward to say that today I can do, and

muscle and joint." The Best Ways to Treat, Prevent Tendonitis Tennis elbow, quarterback ... , causing bones to move. Too much stress on joints can tear and inflame tendons, says the American

our symptoms. If you are switching from an oral steroid medication to this medicine, it ... Instructions This medicine will work best if you take

be used with other treatments to help them work better. It works best to treat early-stage cancers. ... It? Your immune system protects you from illness and foreign substances that can harm you

Patient Rights for Home Health or Hospice Care ... spiritual well-being of the dying patient. However, an organization with less than the best resources ... . Patient Rights What are a patient's rights when receiving care? If you are unhappy with the ... patient rights;patient rights home health care;patient rights hospice care;P00614

havoc in your mouth. The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth If you are what you eat, that's ... disease in your mouth. Plaque is a thin, invisible, sticky film of bacteria and other materials. It ... best teeth foods;worst teeth foods;healthy teeth;prevent tooth decay;reduce tooth-decay risk;healthy mouth;tooth decay;plaque build-up;4062

To keep stress at a minimum and reduce its effects on your life, you need to find and ... practice healthy ways to manage it. Relaxation Methods That Really Work Everyone has stress and ... relaxation techniques;be patient;visualize;relax slowly;take breath;3065

best for you. Bone grafts used in the surgery may be from your bone, cadaver bone, or lab-made ... or drinking before surgery. If you take a daily medicine, ask if you should still take it the ... Neurosurgery;Back;Orthopedics;Spinal Fusion;spinal surgery;or1079a;82408

alternative like hurting someone's feelings. Some of us, however, lie so often that we stop realizing it ... , downright hideous. You tell her, 1) “I'd go out in an army blanket before wearing that;” 2) “It would look

are ways to make it easier. Bowel prep To get the best view of your colon and intestines, your ... Many people say the worst part of a colonoscopy is actually the preparation. But there are ways to

be careful to say exactly what you mean. If you hurry the child by saying "Step on it," don't be ... . But many family members have had success with these tips: Be patient.  It often takes a child

sibling, you could say, “It seems like you might be feeling jealous. Is that right?” Teach coping ... Emotional regulation means controlling or influencing the way we express our emotions

Rehab Team: Patient and Family ... for the patient, family, and other team members to all work together. This is the best way to set ... You as the patient and your family are the most important members of the rehab team. Patient ... rehabilitation;rehab;patient rights;p01169

GBM is a type of brain tumor known as a glioma. It starts in glial cells, which help keep the nerve ... area that controls your arm movements, your arm may become weak. If it grows in an area that controls ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes

Pigmenti Genes are inherited from our biological parents in specific ways. One of the basic patterns of ... inheritance of our genes is called X-linked dominant inheritance. What is X-linked dominant