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The Physical Power of Social Support

not see or speak with for long stretches of time. No matter their relationship to you, they may play ... who have had a heart attack with a moderate to high level of social support reported better quality

Total Knee Replacement

quality of life. Total Knee Replacement During total knee replacement surgery, your damaged ... reduces joint pain and improves your quality of life. Before your surgery You will most likely

Clinical Trials: Should You Participate?

methods for finding disease. Quality of life trials look at new ways to improve quality of life ... Being involved in a clinical trial has risks and benefits. Being informed and asking lots of

Hospice: The Importance of Managing Pain

is to improve quality of life. Pain management can also help improve a person’s physical and mental ... Managing pain is key to improving quality of life. Pain keeps people from doing things they enjoy ... 41117;Hospice: The Importance of Managing Pain;managing pain in hospice;pain management, hospice;end-of-life pain management

Types of Surgery

. It may be a surgery you choose to have for a better quality of life, but not for a life-threatening ... As part of your diagnosis, you and your doctor may discuss surgery as a way to correct your

All Family Time Is Quality Time

Is Quality Time Don't feel guilty about the amount of "quality time" you spend with your family ... Quality time should be woven into our lives. As our children get older and slip away, we need ... family time;family time suggestions;quality family time;good family time

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment

*ALL After Tx ... routinely as part of ALL treatment. It's often done after induction therapy (the first part of ... include more intense doses of chemo or other kinds of chemo. Relapsed (recurrent) ALL The ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

Understanding Fertility Problems: Obstacles to Pregnancy

, the quantity and quality of her eggs decline. This becomes apparent by around age 35 and speeds up ... after age 40. A man makes sperm throughout his life. So age is not as much of a factor. But many

Surgical Site Infections

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... they occur on the part of the body where the surgery took place. Surgical Site Infections Your ... providers call these infections surgical site infections (SSIs) because they occur on the part of the ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

Colostomy: Living an Active Life

*Colostomy Active Life Tips ... Crohn's disease, your quality of life may be better now than before surgery. In most cases, it's ... , your quality of life may get better now that you've had surgery. It's mostly up to you if and how much ... 40977;colostomy;living an active life with a colostomy;stoma;colostomy;40997

Grief and Loss

dying as the end stage of life is what the grieving process is all about. What is anticipatory ... the loved one's wishes for funeral and burial arrangements and other end-of-life issues. Sudden ... grief;loss;grieving;grieving process;stages of grief;symptoms of grief;P00604

Overview of Cancer

through the: Blood system. Arteries and veins take blood to and from all areas of the body ... . Lymphatic system. A network of lymphatic vessels in all areas of the body that drain and filter

Overview of Mood Disorders

Types of Depression, Bipolar Disorders ... ability to function normally. It can have serious consequences in all aspects of life, from personal to ... their quality of life. If you or someone you care about has symptoms of a mood disorder, talk to

For Parents: Important Decisions to Be Made in the Dying Process

child's life, but not provide a cure. Consider the child's quality of life as well as the ... resuscitated, would not have a high quality of life or a long period before death would happen even with

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accessible through, this site. My use of this site - STAYWELL or KRAMES - is subject to all ... indirectly resulting from my use of this site or the information or resources contained on, or

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in ... lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)? Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a type of leukemia that starts in very early ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

Finding Support When You’re a Single Parent

minutes a week with a group of other single parents can help improve your quality of life. It’s ... like there are not enough hours to handle it all. Even though you’re doing your best, you may find

Step-by-Step: Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

inch radius of your navel. Make sure all injection sites are spread two inches apart from one another. ... Site Identify the areas of your body that can be used as an injection site. Your abdomen, thighs ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

Important Decisions to Be Made in the Dying Process

End of Life: Important Decisions to Be Made in the Dying Process ... . It's used when a person would not have a high quality of life or a long time before death, even if ... provides services to improve the quality of life for the family and their loved one at the end of life

What Is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is a way to improve quality of life for a person who's being treated for a ... illness. What Is Palliative Care? Palliative care is a way to improve quality of life for


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