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winter. Myths and Tips About Dressing for Winter Do you know enough about the cold to keep warm ... Here are some misconceptions about the cold, and some suggestions for staying toasty this ... dressing for winter;myths about dressing for winter;tips on dressing for winter

prevent drowning. Water safety in and around the home More than half of all infant drownings (under ... Read on to learn preventive steps to protect children from drowning in homes, pools, and open

Helping Your Teen Get Ready for Surgery ... for information if you are unsure. Consider asking your teen's friends from school to send cards ... , ask your healthcare provider for reliable internet sites. Teens can tell when their parents are ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery;P03036;teens

they are, and when they happen. A written list can make it easier for you to remember your questions ... 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

Plan Ahead for a Safe Vacation ... When getting ready to leave, you know to grab your toothbrush, stop the mail, and pack clothes for ... By thinking ahead and planning for your vacation before you go, the only surprises you'll ... safe vacation;smart traveling;vacation;traveling suggestions;traveling and health;vacation safety;1585

flu, short for influenza, is a virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. It spreads from person ... stomach or vomiting, but adults usually don’t. Serious and possibly life-threatening complications are ... W1168; influenza vaccination; flu; winter; virus; infects; nose

Skiing and Snowboarding ... Snow sports can give you an excellent workout. They are cardio, so they work your heart and ... for ongoing (chronic) diseases. They lower your blood pressure. And they help you maintain a healthy

Health, Safety, Injury Prevention for You and Your Child ... important to take charge of your child's health and follow a program designed to help you and your ... family stay healthy and safe. Safety for You and Your Child You can help prevent your child

your doctor about whether you are ready to have sex and how often. If the answer is yes. Do: Get ... this checklist and talk to your healthcare provider to see if you are ready to resume sexual activity

*Childbirth Going Home ... You may be anxious to go home as soon as possible. Before you and your baby go home, a ... be sure you are healthy enough to take care of your baby and yourself. Labor and Childbirth ... 85738;labor and childbirth: preparing to go home;preparing to go home after childbirth;home care ... after childbirth;labor and childbirth, preparing to go home

Winter Safety Tips ... home before winter weather arrives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it ... with all-weather tires or snow tires. Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you ... emergency preparedness;1,4319;safety tips;winter weather

your stomach. The site to be used for the bone marrow samples is marked and cleaned. The most ... biopsy. Follow-up Your healthcare provider will discuss the results with you when they are ready ... 41353 bone marrow aspiration and biopsy;41353

Get Ready for Your Best Year of Fitness If you're getting ready to make New Year's fitness ... your food intake can affect your health. You can take steps to break the cycle. Read more

Plastic Surgery, Preparing for ... How should you prepare for surgery? That depends on the type of surgery and type of ... surgery, you will need to get ready for plastic surgery. What you need to do will depend on the

head Getting ready for your procedure Talk with your healthcare provider about how to get ready ... provider if you need help to stop smoking. Follow any directions you are given for not eating or

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) diagnosed? If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

*ALL Tx ... are put into your blood. The goal is to kill the ALL cells quickly and put the cancer into remission ... There are many treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia. The best one for you depends ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

Getting Your Home Ready for a Newborn Baby ... prepare your home for your new baby, look for sturdy furnishings and equipment. Check that all ... prevent bacteria and mold growth. Supplying your home for your newborn's arrival The following

to reach all of it. If you are awake, you may feel pressure. For a large tumor, multiple ... needed. You will be observed until you are ready to go home. You will be disconnected from the

*ALL Tx ... life, including your diet, activity level, and how you will look and feel after treatment. Ask how ... well the treatment is expected to work, and what the risks and possible side effects are.  You may ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1