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Whether you were in the hospital for a medical condition, a procedure, or a visit to the emergency room, it’s important to know how to care for yourself once you leave. Make sure to follow the instructions in your discharge plan.

In most cases, pituitary tumors are treated using surgery, radiation therapy, or medicines. Learn more about these choices.

Surgery is often the main treatment for pituitary tumors. Learn about the types of surgery used, and possible side effects.

A guide to sex positions that are safe after either a hip or knee replacement.

Diabetic retinopathy happens when diabetes harms blood vessels in the rear of the eye. This can lead to vision loss. You can help reduce your risk of vision loss by taking care of your health. Managing your diabetes and other health problems can make diabetic retinopathy less likely.

If you are at risk for vision loss, you may be told to check your eyesight regularly using the Amsler grid. Here is the grid and instructions for using it.

You have diabetic retinopathy. This condition happens when diabetes harms blood vessels in the back of the eye. It can cause cloudy eyesight and other problems. But surgery called vitrectomy may help you see more clearly.

Problems, such as poor posture, injury, and wear and tear, can lead to neck pain.

These self-care treatments can help ease your neck pain.