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emergency room. That's what it's there for. But when an injury or illness is less serious, take some ... for conditions that aren't an immediate, serious threat to life or health. They are not intended to ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... in the bone marrow. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction  What is cancer ... lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)? Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a type of leukemia that starts in very early ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

site. For example: When cancer that started in the colon is found in the liver, it's called colon ... malignant tumors. Overview of Cancer What is cancer? Normal, healthy cells divide to replace

outside to complex emotional situations. All of this activity and information is processed in different ... usually localized in one area. This is sometimes described as the worst headache of your life or a

, or swallowing. Talk with your doctor about all the symptoms to watch for. Anaphylaxis is an ... -injector or EpiPen. You may need one because you're at risk for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe ... allergy; anaphylaxis; allergic reaction; epinephrine auto-injector; epinephrine; EpiPen; life-threatening

*ALL Overview ... . Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Overview What is ALL? Cancer starts when cells change (mutate) and ... lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is when white blood cells called lymphocytes grow out of control. ALL is

What is Elder Care? ... : Know all the basic information that is likely to be asked of you (see Basic Information Form ... Life expectancy in the U.S. has increased in recent years. This has created a fairly new and

What is Dysthymia ... . You feel tired and sad most of the time. In fact, you don’t seem to enjoy life much at all anymore ... Dysthymia is a mild form of depression that may persist for years. More women than men have ... 84937;Understanding dysthymia;dysthymia;what is dysthymia;dysthymic disorder;persistent depressive disorder

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all gluten forever. This is true even if you don't have symptoms. Common symptoms include: Joint ... testing. Celiac disease is a life-long serious illness that can be managed through changes in your

the importance of communication with your partner. After Birth: When Is it OK to have Sex Again ... is different. While some new moms may feel ready a few weeks after having a baby, others may need

your life you’ve probably tried to eat healthier. But why is it so challenging? The answer lies in ... have a way of eating all your life, and you try to change it after forty years, it’s hard. “ By

*PD Catheter Exit Site Care ... colostomy bag. Routine exit site care should be done after swimming. Make sure all caretakers and ... Your healthcare provider will teach you how to care for your catheter and exit site. Good ... 83176;Nephrology;Hemodialysis;peritoneal access self-care;peritoneal dialysis hygiene;pd care;pd exit site;peritoneal dialysis exit site care;np1020a

disability. Newborn screening for PKU is required in all 50 states. Congenital hypothyroidism. This is ... ), galactosemia can be life-threatening. Symptoms may start in the first 2 weeks of life. All 50 states

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... Your skin is a natural barrier against infection, so any surgery that causes a break in the ... skin can lead to an infection. Doctors call these infections surgical site infections because ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

rebellion Reluctance to trust or open self to others Feeling hopeless, that life is meaningless ... their limited life experience. Here are some signs that your child may be having trouble

breathing. Another form of advanced care planning is the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment ... How important is it to draw up a living will? Take this quiz and find out. How Much Do You ... advance directive; living will; end of life;

who are ill and are expected to have 6 months or less to live. Its goal is not to shorten life ... informed that taking part in hospice is a choice to accept that death is coming. Aggressive life ... 41109;What is hospice?;Hospice;life-limiting illness;terminal illness

treatment. All About Arthritis Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It includes more than 100 ... present all the time or come and go. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis and

. Your Heart Is at Risk Plaque and blood clots in the coronary arteries reduce blood flow to the ... decreased blood flow can cause symptoms of angina. This is often felt as temporary pain or pressure in or