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*SDOH Patient Guide ... food to eat? Have you run out of food at all in the past year, and didn’t have money to buy more ... not being able to pay all of your bills? Have you had trouble paying for any of these things in

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

Image-Guided Biopsy

*Biopsy Image Guided ... studied in a lab. Image-guided biopsy lets your healthcare provider take a sample from an abnormal ... mass without using surgery. Image-Guided Biopsy A biopsy is a small sample of tissue or fluid ... 85513;Image-guided biopsy;ultrasound guided biopsy;X-ray-guided biopsy;bx;CT guided biopsy;MRI ... -guided biopsy;CT-guided biopsy;ultrasound-guided biopsy;X-ray guided biopsy;MRI guided biopsy

Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology

Endovascular neurosurgery is a subspecialty of neurosurgery. It uses catheters and radiology ... . Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology You may be treated by a healthcare ... neurosurgery;radiology;catheters;spinal cord;minimally invasive;39

CT-Guided Lung Biopsy

*CT Guided Lung Biopsy ... : Take all medicines as directed. Care for the biopsy site as instructed. Check for signs of ... Learn about CT-guided lung biopsy, a procedure to collect small tissue samples from an ... 41261;CT-guided lung biopsy

Neurosurgery (Neurological Surgery)

surgeon. Neurosurgery (Neurological Surgery) What is neurosurgery? Neurosurgery is a type of ... neurological surgery;neurosurgery;p00796

Where to Get Medical Care

plan for transferring patients to a hospital. Disadvantages. Not all patients or procedures can ... time to review your choices. Often, a medical self-care guide can help you make a decision.  Here ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

Laminotomy

, which eases symptoms. These surgeries are not cure-alls. But they are very good at reducing leg pain ... hospital on the morning of the surgery. Be sure to follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions on ... Neurosurgery;laminotomy;spinal surgery;or1043a;82371

Periodontal Disease: Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR)

Guided tissue regeneration can help stimulate growth of new bone affected by periodontal ... disease. Periodontal Disease: Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) Teeth are held in place by gums ... 40015;periodontal disease, guided tissue regeneration;gtr;guided tissue regeneration;regenerative procedure, periodontal;periodontal regenerative procedure

Brain Tumors: Team Members and Common Terms

with you and your family. They'll help you understand what's happening and guide you through your ... social worker. They help you navigate the complex medical system. They often help connect patients to

When a Patient Falls

*Staff Ed When Patient Falls ... your back. Instead, guide the patient to the ground; then get help to move the patient back to a bed ... or stretcher. Guiding the fall When a patient starts to fall, help them to the floor with as ... When a patient falls;Staff Education;patient care;moving patients;patient falls;fall prevention;82560

Renal Angiography

certified by the American Board of Radiology to use minimally invasive image-guided procedures to ... Have had any recent illnesses Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take. You may

Venous Angioplasty and Stenting

insertion site as directed. Possible risks All procedures have some risk. Possible risks of ... minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases. Vascular surgeons may

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. ... This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site. Choosing an Insulin Injection ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

Health Newcomer: The Patient Advocate

Patient Advocates ... Patient advocates fulfill many roles. They can can provide answers, education, support, and ... care to patients. Read on to learn more. Health Newcomer: The Patient Advocate The average ... 1,4246;patient advocate

Educating with Online Materials

procedure. Refer patients to sites managed by medical associations or government agencies, such as the NIH ... your patients. Educating with Online Materials Patients today are empowered and informed. Some

How to Be an Active Patient

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

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

Amniocentesis

numb the injection site with a mild anesthetic. Then, he or she will use ultrasound to guide a long ... tests to give you this information. Talk with your health care provider about all of your options

Coronary Angioplasty

normally supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle. Not all blockages can be fixed by coronary ... procedure as safely as possible. Risks of angioplasty All procedures have risks. Possible


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