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. When you are able to shower, don’t scrub the site. Gently wash the area and pat it dry. Don't soak in ... small piece of tissue from your liver. Then it was looked at for signs of damage or disease. A liver

time and patience, but the peace of mind is worth it. Here are some tips for getting the best value ... for information for patients. Search reputable Internet sites, such as major hospitals or healthcare

laminectomy is usually done to remove pressure from the spinal cord or the nerve roots. It can also be done to ... followed by a fusion of the vertebrae. Before your surgery Be sure to follow all of your ... 82372;Neurosurgery;Back;Orthopaedics;Surgery;spine surgery;laminectomy;or1044a

arrive at the hospital on the morning of the surgery. Be sure to follow all of your healthcare ... eating or drinking before surgery. If you take a daily medicine, ask if you should still take it ... Neurosurgery;herniated disk;back surgery;microdiskectomy;or1046a;82374;microdiscectomy

. Cigarettes D. All of the above 2. The best way to ... Use all of it up before buying more. For frequently used hazardous chemicals like household

in a way that works best for you and your provider as you talk about your care. 1 ... , says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and 9 out of 10 bunions occur in women. The

sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL. It might be used this way if: You’re ... transplanted stem cells. It sends radiation in equal doses to all of your body. You need radiation ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

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

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... tells you. Taking these medicines as directed gives them the best chance to treat ALL. Other ... used for ALL? Targeted therapy may be used as the first treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

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

procedure. Breast Biopsy When a woman finds a lump in her breast, it can be scary, but certain ... provider will talk with you about the type of biopsy that'll work best for you. With a fine needle

the basement or the shower, the CDC says. Other common indoor sites include pipes, damp walls, and ... of it, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says. Professional testers are expensive. Whether

best for you. Bone grafts used in the surgery may be from your bone, cadaver bone, or lab-made ... arrive at the hospital on the morning of the surgery. Be sure to follow all of your healthcare ... Neurosurgery;Back;Orthopedics;Spinal Fusion;spinal surgery;or1079a;82408

procedure. Refer patients to sites managed by medical associations or government agencies, such as the NIH ... review the site. Become familiar with its content, approach, and philosophy. Check any links to make

*ALL Ch ... blood can’t do its job. In this way, ALL affects all of the blood cells. This can lead to problems ... in younger children. But it can happen at any age. ALL is not contagious, so your child can’t pass it ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

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

healthcare provider says it’s OK. Don’t lift anything until your healthcare provider says it’s OK ... will help it to heal quickly. Most stitches or staples in the scalp are removed in 7 to 10 days ... discharge instructions for craniotomy;neurology;neurosurgery;86322;craniotomy care;craniotomy postsurgical care;craniotomy recovery

when you need to keep all weight off one leg, and how to use it when your doctor says it's OK to put ... use it when your doctor says it’s OK to put your foot down between steps. How to Walk with a

inch radius of your navel. Make sure all injection sites are spread two inches apart from one another. ... This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site. Choosing an Insulin Injection ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site