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Hot weather, clear skies, and extra leisure time in the summer mean that many people spend hours ... protect yourself. Take the Summer Sun Exposure Quiz Hot weather, clear skies, and extra leisure

Using Transcatheter Dilation to Fix Coarctation of the Aorta ... leaking from the puncture site Fever Back pain Follow all of your healthcare provider’s ... . This is to help prevent bleeding from the incision site. You may be able to go home the same day ... 323;transcatheter dilation;abnormal narrowing of the aorta;Turner syndrome;Coarctation of the aorta

Finding the Right Doctor ... . Gather names from several sources. Begin by asking your employer or health insurance ... for a health problem. Schedule the visit with the goal of establishing care. What to ask During

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... at the surgical site. The surgical site is a cut the surgeon makes in the skin to do the surgery ... surgical site infection? Germs are everywhere. They’re on your skin, in the air, and on things you ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... precautions to prevent infection while in the hospital and after you're home. Follow all instructions from ... . Read on to learn the details of this procedure. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

When You're Discharged From the Hospital ... follow all the instructions from your healthcare providers. This will help prevent problems that ... discharge, you’ll need to carefully follow all of the instructions from your healthcare provider. If ... 135,339;home care;leaving the hospital;discharge planner

All About Asthma ... mucus All of these things cause the airways to narrow. This makes it hard for air to go in and out ... . Symptoms You may have all of the common symptoms. You may only have 1 symptom, such as ... asthma;dm516;social determinants of health;SDOH

kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. A machine directs the beams of energy at the tumor ... ). It's given along with chemotherapy. TBI may be used to help keep your body from rejecting the ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

decisions by being a good role model: Take all prescription and over-the-counter medicines as directed ... message that these activities harm health and well-being. Encourage your teen to think independently ... 2667;teen self-care;teen health care independance;helping teen self-care

tests to give you this information. Talk with your health care provider about all of your options ... . Before the Procedure Your health care provider will explain what happens during the procedure. He or

*Cancer Inject Site Reaction ... the vein and into nearby tissue under the skin, causing a reaction at the injection site ... (intravenous) line. The place where the IV goes into your vein is called the injection site. During ... injection site reaction;vesicant;irritant;chemotherapy;16187

, easy, and healthy summer meal, serve a green salad and fresh corn on the cob with these kebabs and ... about scoliosis by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Arthritis

to keep some messages from reaching your brain and causing symptoms, such as pain or movements you ... answers are vital to your health and safety. The treatment may be done in a hospital. Or it may be ... branch neurotomy, preparation;medial branch neurotomy, during the procedure;medial branch neurotomy, after the parocedure

*ALL Tests After Dx ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... cord. The CSF is sent to a lab to be tested. This test is often used for people with ALL because ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

Vegetarian Summer Squash Sauté ... This recipe takes about 10 minutes to cook, once you've cut all your vegetables. It's a good ... dish to top pasta or serve with grilled chicken, lean beef, or salmon. Summer Squash Sauté

*Pandemic and Mental Health ... your mental health. Why your mental health matters The COVID-19 vaccine may ease some worries ... are more likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, may be especially at risk for mental health ... COVID-19;mental health;coronavirus;pandemic;4900

penis. Prostate health is closely linked to hormones. These are chemicals that carry messages all over ... the body. The prostate makes fluid. This fluid mixes with fluid from the seminal vesicles and sperm ... prostate;male anatomy;male reproductive system;male reproductive system anatomy;prostate health;prostate anatomy explained;assigned male at birth

Back Health: The Side-Bend Stretch ... bend. Make sure you feel the muscles gently stretch all along your side from your lower back up to ... Follow these step-by-step instructions for the side-bend stretch. This exercise stretches and ... back health;spine health;intercostal muscles;back exercise

to have breathing problems when playing outdoors in the summer. Ozone levels are often highest from ... Ozone and air pollution can be a trigger for your child's asthma. As with all triggers, the ... air pollution;air pollution health effects;Air Quality Index;AQI;ground-level ozone;carbon monoxide

at the right time. Nerves carry messages from the bladder to the brain. And they carry messages from ... the brain to the bladder muscles. These messages tell the bladder muscles either to tighten or