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Incision Care: Abdomen

. Put it right into the plastic bag. Remove your gloves and put them in the plastic bag. Wash ... plastic bag. Remove your gloves last and put them in the bag. Seal the bag and put it in the trash ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices

*ALL Tx ... treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which one may work best for you? It depends ... important to take the time you need to make the best decision for you, ALL treatment tends to be ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

How to Be an Active Patient

Being an Active Patient ... longer, healthier lives, says the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Active patients ... when they're ill, and live longer, healthier lives. How to Be an Active Patient People who are ... active patient;how to be active patient;informaed active patient;responsible active patient;2695

Plastic Surgery Methods

*Plastic Surgery Methods ... , in which healthy tissue is moved from one part of the body to another. Plastic Surgery Methods ... Many methods are used for cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Some are described below ... plastic surgery;plastic surgery technique;plastic surgery type

For Caregivers: Improving Communication with Dementia Patients

Communication with Dementia Patients Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be ... past from present. If this happens, don’t insist on your version of reality. It may be best to change ... 88907;communicating with dementia patients;communication with dementia;patients with dementia, communicating

Having Male-to-Female Breast Augmentation

healthcare provider says it’s OK. When riding in a car, position the seatbelt so it doesn’t go over your ... Male-to-female breast augmentation is done to give a person a more female-looking chest. A plastic

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview

Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive ... The goal of reconstructive plastic surgery is to improve body function, but the surgery may ... Plastic Surgery Overview What is reconstructive plastic surgery? Reconstructive plastic surgery is ... reconstructive plastic surgery;reconstructive plastic surgery candidate;reconstructive plastic ... surgery complication;reconstructive plastic surgery preparation;p01116

Managing After Hand Surgery

intensive rehab to regain the best functioning of your hand. It's important to follow all of the ... plastic surgery;plastic surgery recovery;hand surgery recovery;p01127

Weight Management: Take It Off and Keep It Off

It’s easy to be motivated when you first start. The key is to stay motivated all along the ... It Off and Keep It Off It’s easy to be motivated when you first start. The key is to stay ... 84633;weight management: take it off and keep it off;weight management, weight loss;weight management, weight loss management

Obesity Basics: What Is It? How Is It Treated?

epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured? Find ... There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is

Handwashing: Tips for Patients, Family, and Friends

*Handwashing Tips For All ... Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent getting or spreading germs that cause ... infection. Read on for helpful tips about handwashing correctly. Handwashing: Tips for Patients ... 89227;Handwashing Tips for Patients, Family, Friends;Handwashing

Doctor-Patient Communication Quiz

Your doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. This true-false ... doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. Also don't hesitate to ... doctor-patient communication; doctor-patient relations; doctor's office; medical advice; preventive medicine;

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment

*ALL After Tx ... treatment), when it can help predict how well treatment may work. If you are MRD positive, the ALL ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

Abdominoplasty with Liposuction

belly weakness. Liposuction removes extra fat from under the skin. It allows for greater fat removal ... surgeon about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take. This includes herbs and other ... 41025;abdominoplasty with liposuction;tummy tuck;Liposuction ;Abdominoplasty;plastic surgery

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Newly Diagnosed

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

Sealants

Dental sealants are thin, plastic films painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars and ... sealants? Dental sealants are thin, plastic protective coatings that are bonded to the chewing surfaces

A Common Plastic Comes Under Scrutiny

Polycarbonate plastic is durable, impact-resistant, and clear. It is widely used in food and ... drink containers, but research has raised concerns over its health effects. A Common Plastic ... bisphenol A (BPA);Polycarbonate plastic;4248;BPA exposure

Garlic

All About Garlic ... the plant that’s used most often. Garlic is best stored hung in a dry place. Garlic can be consumed ... . When this is ground, it makes the strong-smelling, potent antibacterial agent allicin. Garlic may

When Poisonous Spiders Bite

spider. The brown recluse is the best known. A bite by either type usually isn't deadly, but it may make ... bite site and put a cold pack on it. Your healthcare provider will give you a tetanus shot if you are

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy

*ALL Chemotherapy ... . This treatment is often used to treat ALL in your CSF or to keep it from spreading to your spine ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... ALL;BALLT4


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