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important jobs. How the Liver Works The liver is located in the upper right part of your belly ... How much do you know about the liver? Read on to learn about this vital organ and its many ... 40219;how the liver works;liver anatomy;liver physiology

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... . Read on to learn the details of this procedure. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell ... for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

healthcare provider how long to wait before returning to sexual activity, driving, and work ... incision site are normal for several weeks after surgery. Drainage, bleeding, warmth, severe redness ... 83038;home recovery after thoracotomy;after thoracotomy;Self-care after thoracotomy;Pulmonology;thoracotomy home recovery;pm1052a

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

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... . This sheet tells you: About surgical site infections What hospitals do to prevent them How ... become infected at any time after the surgery. How is a surgical site infection treated? A ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

*Lung Safety at Work ... Work How much do you know about respiratory protection? Select the best response to the following ... how to care for a respirator     D. All of the above 4. A maintenance-free ... 85647;lung safety at work;safety at work, lung

setting goals. How to Save Money You probably already know it’s a good idea to save money. In ... you can save counts. Even if all you can manage is a few dollars here and there, it’s a good start

healthcare providers often work with other medical specialists and healthcare providers. Education ... cord problems) Nephrology (kidney problems) Pulmonology (lung problems) Rheumatology (joint and tissue problems)

through the air. Read about how to help prevent TB from spreading. How to Prevent the Spread of ... . Your family, friends, and people you work with closely should be tested. If you have active TB of ... How to Prevent the Spread of Tuberculosis;tuberculosis;tb;pulmonology;infectious disease;pm1009a;82443;pul1009

*Back How It Works ... disks separate the hard bones of your spine. How Your Back Works A healthy back lets you bend ... Orthopaedics;How Your Back Works;back;82320

*How Heart Works ... Learn how the heart works. How the Heart Works The heart pumps blood to the brain, lungs, and ... problems better, it may help to learn how a healthy heart works. The heart muscle  The heart ... 89116;how the heart works;heart anatomy;functions of the heart;hypoxia;hypoxemia

provider will likely have you take this medicine for at least a few months to see how well it works ... how and when to use them. If you have any questions about your medicines, talk with your healthcare ... 88781;asthma medications;lower respiratory tract;pulmonology;pulmonary;controlling asthma;asthma

providers see how well your treatment is working. Age, sex, ethnicity, and height are all used to ... A pulmonary function test shows how well your lungs are working. A complete test has 3 parts ... Pulmonology;Pulmonary Function Tests;pm1011a;pul1011;82447

Here is what to expect after your procedure. You'll work with a respiratory therapist while ... , you’ll work with a respiratory therapist. They will teach you breathing exercises. These help keep ... 83036;thoracic diagnostics;Pulmonology;Lung biopsy;lung examine;thorascope;thoracic biopsy

liver. How Your Child’s Liver Works The liver is in the upper right part of the belly (abdomen ... : Makes bile, a substance that helps the body digest fat Works with the stomach and intestines to ... ped1209;how your child’s liver works;livers diseases;hepatic vein;88685;liver function;liver anatomy;liver

people can work, even during the summer, and it also limits how late at night teens can work. The ... ready to be good team players in the workplace. Consider these questions: How will they get to work ... teen;work;job;summer;rules;transportation

This video shows how to use a dry-powder diskus inhaler. Using a Dry-Powder Diskus Inhaler Wash ... . Flip open the mouthpiece on the side of your inhaler. Push the lever on the side all the way down ... A90334; asthma; COPD; inhaler; diskus inhaler; dry-powder inhaler; inhaled medicine; pulmonology;

Help kids learn how asthma works with this easy-to-understand piece. For Kids: What Is Asthma ... Try this: Use a paper horn to see how your lungs work. First, blow into the horn. The air goes in ... 88845;pediatrics;lower respiratory tract flare up;pulmonary;pulmonology;ped1126;kids;what is asthma;asthma

*ALL Overview ... treatment to see how well it's working.  Treatments for ALL may include: Chemotherapy Targeted ... can tell if you have cancer. How is ALL diagnosed?    ALL may be diagnosed when you see your

. How Birth Control Works Birth control prevents pregnancy by preventing conception. Some methods ... maturing. Some keep the sperm and egg from meeting. And some methods work in both ways ... 85684;How birth control works;contraception;birth control;preventing pregnancy