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normally dissolved in the urine. All About Kidney Stones A kidney stone (nephrolithiasis) is a ... stones are made of the amino acid cystine. This type is rare and tends to run in families. Stones can

follows:  Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take. This includes prescription ... and over-the-counter medicines. It also includes vitamins, herbs, and other supplements. Tell your

press the plunger all the way in to release the medicine. Leave the syringe in place for 10 seconds. Correctly dispose of the entire syringe. ... with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Remove the cap from the bottle of medicine. Clean the top

stock a portable kit (a box or small bag) that can be taken to the site of an emergency. It is ... ") Stretchable gauze roll Waterproof tape Medicines Miscellaneous items

The consumer site for the American Academy of Family Physicians at www.FamilyDoctor.org The ... cures. Make sure all your child's providers know all the medicines the child takes. This includes

Medicines can help to block pain, decrease inflammation, and treat related problems. Medicine ... for Pain Medicines can help to block pain, decrease inflammation, and treat related problems. More

*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

about any medicines you are taking. You may need to stop taking all or some of these medicines before ... ) All prescription medicines Over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen

you have. Tell your providers about all medicines you take. This includes prescription and over ... reduce your risk for stroke. Be sure to follow all of the instructions you are given

called familial hypercholesterolemia. Benefits: This medicine helps people who have a hard time ... sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you take. This includes vitamins

OTC Medicine Labels ... Always read the label. All OTC medicine labels have detailed usage and warning information to ... understand over-the-counter (OTC) medicine labels can help you protect yourself and your family from ... OTC medicine labels;4104;over-the-counter medicines

is All children who are 11 or 12 years old should get a 2-shot series of the HPV vaccine at ... least 6 months apart. The vaccine series can start at age 9. The HPV vaccine is recommended for all ... immunization; vaccines; vaccination; infectious disease; preventive medicine;

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... skin can lead to an infection. Doctors call these infections surgical site infections because ... they occur on the part of the body where the surgery took place. Surgical Site Infections Your ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

of your medical conditions. And knows all prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements ... healthcare provider has a list of all medicines (prescribed and over-the-counter) and all herbs ... nuclear medicine imaging test;PET scan;P07654

instructions you’re given: Take all medicines as directed. Care for the procedure site as ... breastbone. Healthcare staff will inject a numbing medicine (local anesthesia) at the site. The

medicine provider, you may not have to change providers. Family medicine providers see people of all ... have made all your healthcare appointments and decisions for you. But when you turn 18, you are ... adult care;adolescent medicine;61147

correctly. Family, friends, and coworkers should all learn how to give this medicine ... to the patient. You or a family member can be trained to give this medicine at home

dressing the incision yourself or with the help of a family member or other caregiver. Step 1. Wash ... soap and water are not available. Put all your supplies on a clean cloth or paper towel. Open a ... ;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

. Tell your healthcare provider about any medicines you are taking. This includes all prescription ... pain, all of the fluid may be drained. To do this, a tube is attached to the needle. The fluid is

. Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take. This includes prescription and over-the ... A medicine rash is the body's reaction to a certain medicine. Learn more about symptoms ... drug eruption;hives;morbiliform/maculopapular rash;purpuric eruptions;stevens johnson syndrome;medicine rash;p00280