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Making Sure Your Patients Get Vaccines

, the most effective message may be: “You are protecting your child from health risks.” For ... to get specific vaccines may likely be the strongest motivator for vaccine uptake. Tips from

Spinal Cord Stimulation: Your Experience

any time. Not all these systems are MRI compatible. Find out from your doctor if you still can have ... your spinal cord. These signals help block chronic pain. Here's what to expect from this

Peripheral Arterial Thrombolysis

the procedure will be done. This will keep you from feeling pain at the insertion site. A very ... who is specially trained and certified by the American Board of Radiology to use minimally invasive

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis

*ALL Diagnosis ... tests: Blood tests These are often the first tests done to diagnose ALL. Blood is taken from your ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell Transplant

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... for ALL. This means you get stem cells from a matched donor. In many cases, this may be a family ... precautions to prevent infection while in the hospital and after you're home. Follow all instructions from ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

Getting the Most for Your Health Club Dollar

Joining a fitness facility is costly--from a few hundred dollars to more than $1,000 per year ... Club Dollar Joining a fitness facility can be costly—from a few hundred dollars to more than $1,000

Step-by-Step: Getting into a Shower Stall with a Walker

Walker Fold your walker in front of you. Face away from the shower with a shower chair placed ... directly behind you inside the stall. Step one foot backward until your leg touches the edge of the chair

Terms and Conditions of Use for StayWell or Krames Consumer Health Library

damage directly or indirectly resulting from your use of this site or the information or the resources ... responsible for any and all charges resulting from use of your account. You agree to provide

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

Step-by-Step: Using an Inhaler with a Spacer

straight or sit up straight in your chair. Take a big breath in. Let out a big breath. Place the ... in from the puff from the inhaler for five seconds. Remove the spacer from your mouth and hold your

Protect Your Child from Medical Errors

Keep Your Child Safe from Medical Errors ... when the wrong plan was used in the first place. Protect Your Child from Medical Errors ... working to reduce errors. And there is a lot parents can do to protect their children from dangerous

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It ... is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

Discharge Instructions: Using a Walker to Sit Down and Stand Up

*Walker Use Chair Dc ... around. A walker can help you when you get up from and sit down on a chair or other furniture. If you ... . To stand up To stand up using a walker: Slide away from the back of the chair ... discharge instructions using a walker to get up and down from a chair;discharge instructions for ... using a walker to get up and down from a chair;using a walker;sitting in a chair when using a walker

In the Kitchen: Prevent the Spread of Infection

. Rinse the board in clear water before the next use. This helps remove the remaining bleach taste from ... hands and kitchen surfaces before and after making food. Bacteria can spread from one surface to

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices

*ALL Tx ... used to kill all your stem cells. Then you're given stem cells from a volunteer donor. Over time ... on a number of factors. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices  There are many ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

Preventing a Surgical Site Infection

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Understanding Extravasation from Chemotherapy

*Cancer Inject Site Reaction ... the vein and into nearby tissue under the skin, causing a reaction at the injection site ... . Understanding Extravasation from Chemotherapy Some cancer treatment medicines are given through an IV ... injection site reaction;vesicant;irritant;chemotherapy;16187

Anatomy of a Child's Brain

fibers in the back that extends from the base of the brain to the lower back. It carries messages to and ... our body. The brain is responsible for how your child interacts with others. It defines their

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Tests After Diagnosis

*ALL Tests After Dx ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

Be Careful with Kitchen Knives

With a few cutting-edge tips from experts who use knives for a living -- top chefs -- you can ... stay away from the biggest danger of kitchen work. Be Careful with Kitchen Knives Every year


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