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Diabetes: The Importance of Exercise ... Exercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say ... of the best ways to help keep your diabetes under control. Many people say they feel better when

of year. Too early or too late in the season may not be effective. Some chemicals may require that ... for the home gardener is to play it safe. It is important to completely read directions. Fertilizers

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... . Read on to learn the details of this procedure. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell ... replaces all of the cells that were removed. Having the transplant You may be admitted to the ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

. Breastfeeding Problems Breastfeeding is nature’s way of making sure your baby gets all the ... Remember Almost all women can successfully breastfeed. The most important way to overcome breastfeeding

down and keep the insertion site still. Your child is cared for and checked on until they can leave the ... , swelling, warmth, or bleeding at the incision or insertion site Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher ... 89159;Your child's cardiac catheterization for coarctation of the aorta;pediatric cardiac catheterization for coarctation of the aorta

. If not, you may get infected again. Wait 1 week after taking the 1-dose azithromycin. You can ... also not have access to STI prevention care. They may be more likely to have more than one sex

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... they occur on the part of the body where the surgery took place. Surgical Site Infections Your ... providers call these infections surgical site infections (SSIs) because they occur on the part of the ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

Parenting in the NICU ... wait for a few minutes before coming into the area. Most NICUs permit visitation of babies by other ... their baby. Coping with all of these feelings and emotions is often easier with the help of support from ... neonatal intensive care unit;nicu;p02402

notice any of these symptoms. If you notice any pain, redness, or swelling at the IV site after ... of reaction. Otherwise, there is no special type of care needed after a CT scan of the spine. You

The Parts of the Breast ... can learn what's normal for your breasts. Areola. A dark circle of skin that surrounds the ... It's helpful to learn about the parts (anatomy) of your breasts. Then you know what you're

*Craniotomy Day of Surg ... Learn what to expect the day of your surgery. The Day of Your Craniotomy Craniotomy is a ... surgical opening made in the skull to treat several types of problems in the brain. Special tools are ... 83358;the day of your craniotomy;the day of your crani;craniotomy;crani

related to the body, soul, or spirit. Reassure the child that they will not be alone at the time of ... and alleviate any fears. If the child is not ready to discuss death, the most helpful step ... child death;bereavement;grieving;grief;stages of grief;terminal illness child;P03046

vessels to the new liver Leakage of bile or blocked bile ducts The new liver not working for a ... , ultrasounds, a liver biopsy, and dental exams. The transplant center team will look at all of your

*PD Catheter Exit Site Care ... care is important to prevent infection. If an infection occurs, the catheter may have to be taken ... cleanliness and care are important to prevent infection. If an infection occurs, the catheter may have ... 83176;Nephrology;Hemodialysis;peritoneal access self-care;peritoneal dialysis hygiene;pd care;pd exit site;peritoneal dialysis exit site care;np1020a

or pain not relieved by medicine Pain or swelling in the arm on the side of your surgery ... number of repetitions than listed below. Follow your provider's instructions. Below are the ... arthroscopy postsurgical care;shoulder arthroscopy recovery;86463

heart surgeon. The surgery lasts about 4 to 6 hours. Your Child's Surgery for Transposition of ... spends in the operating room could be approximately 4 to 8 hours. You’ll stay in the waiting room during ... 89163;Your Child's Transposition of the Great Arteries TGA surgery;transposition of the great ... arteries, surgery;transposition of the great arteries, surgery, preparation;transposition of the great

. The most common treatment for thyroid cancer is surgery to take out some or all of the thyroid ... the risk of the cancer coming back. This sheet can help you know how to take care of yourself

*Self Care After Birth ... Caring for Yourself After Birth ... care of other children. Whoever you decide to have as helpers, make clear all the things you expect ... baby is born. The New Mother: Taking Care of Yourself After Birth The postpartum period ... maternal care;postpartum care;p02693

important to find a healthcare provider who offers specialized care. The medical specialty dealing ... practitioner, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical

*Tube G Care Dc ... wait until the next day. This is important because the G-tube tract through the skin may close very ... of the following: The tube comes out all the way in the first few weeks after placement. After ... discharge instructions caring for your gastrostomy tube;gastroenterology;g-tube;g tube;g-tube care;86493