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TENS Therapy

sending low-voltage electrical current into the body. TENS Therapy Healthcare providers have ... stimulation (TENS) uses mild electric current to help give pain relief. Research says that TENS therapy

Step-by-Step: Flossing Teeth and Braces

the needle all the way down until one side of the floss has fully come through the wire. Wrap the ... floss through the hole and a needle, and then thread the needle through the front wire of your braces ... Step-by-Step: Flossing Teeth and Braces; A90351; flossing; oral health

Oral Health and Dental Specialists

National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties currently has 12 dental specialties. These ... Detailed information on different oral healthcare specialists. Oral Health and Dental ... oral health specialist;doctor of dental surgery;doctor of dental medicine;pediatric dentist

Having Lead Extraction

Lead extraction is the removal of wires from your heart. The wires are part of an implanted ... . Having Lead Extraction Lead extraction is the removal of wires (leads) from your heart. The

Coarctation of the Aorta Transcatheter Dilation

leaking from the puncture site Fever Back pain Follow all of your healthcare provider’s ... body. With coarctation of the aorta, the narrowed area is most often between the branches that send

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion

wound site Damage to the blood vessel at the wire insertion site Infection Collapsed lung ... wires (leads). The pulse generator has a battery and a tiny computer. One or more leads connect the

When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

*ALL Ch ... in the body. Who gets ALL? ALL is the most common type of childhood cancer. It's most common ... most often, the cause of leukemia in children is unknown. What are the symptoms of ALL? Some ... 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

Maintaining Your Personal Health Record

Personal Health Record ... information is then collected into your health record. But, in most cases, a complete record of all ... . Most health records include: Medicine records Health history Physical exam notes ... personal health report;PHR;creating PHR;maintaining PHR;PHR information;1,2716

Pulmonary Artery Catheterization

a pulmonary artery. It can help diagnose and manage many health problems. Pulmonary Artery ... manage many health problems. The pulmonary artery is the main artery coming from the right

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy

*ALL Chemotherapy ... types of ALL. It’s done because there still may be traces of leukemia cells in your body. The most ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... ALL;BALLT4

Percutaneous Transcatheter Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

tube will be threaded through the blood vessel all the way to the site of the blood clot ... ). DVT is a blood clot that forms in a large vein deep in the body. It happens most often in a

Venous Angioplasty and Stenting

any recent illnesses Have any health conditions Tell your healthcare provider about all ... insertion site as directed. Possible risks All procedures have some risk. Possible risks of

Having Transcatheter Repair for Coarctation of the Aorta

healthcare provider Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take. This includes ... tell your healthcare provider if you: Have had any recent changes in your health, such as an

Getting the Most for Your Health Club Dollar

other significant investment--by keeping your eye on your goals. Getting the Most for Your Health ... which facility to join. Gyms and health clubs are not all alike. Some places emphasize focus on ... exercise;fitness;health club;fitness club;fitness facility;1,1875;gym

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment

*ALL After Tx ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), you will have many tests. These tests check your blood ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

FAQs About Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

Internet connection. Most current ICDs and pacemakers can now be followed remotely. This means the ... (ICDs) Do cell phones or electronic devices interfere with pacemakers or ICDs? Most cell phones

Electrical Burns

current (AC) or direct current (DC). Electrical Burns An electrical burn is a skin burn that ... ), the level of voltage and amperage, the way in which the current entered the body, and how long the

Answers to Questions About Your Child's Mental Health

*Mental Health Ch Q&A ... skilled mental health provider will analyze all of the information. They will make a diagnosis if ... ? Anxiety disorders. These are the most common mental health problems in children and teens. They ... child's mental health;child's mental health questions;treated mental health;child's mental ... disorders;child's mental disorders diagnosed;2854;children's behavioral health

Pacemaker Insertion: Transvenous

damage at the insertion site. The provider will thread the lead wire through the sheath into the ... Bleeding from the cut (incision) or sheath insertion site Damage to the vessel where the sheath is

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