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Getting Ready for Hip Replacement Surgery
… your surgery. Or stock up on ready-made or frozen foods. Store all supplies and items that you use regularly at arm … special equipment Special equipment may help you have a safer and easier recovery. If pre-op training is offered, try … surgery if possible. This may improve healing and reduce complications after joint replacement. Discuss your …
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Sprains, Strains, Breaks: What’s the Difference?
… connect muscles to bones. Breaks are a fracture, chip, or complete break in bone, often caused by accidents, sports … completely or separate from the bone. This loosening interferes with how the joint functions. You may feel a tear or … needed to diagnose a fracture. Most fractures result in a visit to the doctor or urgent care because they require …
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Talking With Your Kids About Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
… Or if your younger child is watching TV and a beer commercial comes on, discuss the fact that although the … and suicides. Marijuana alternatives such as spice are no safer. In fact, they may have more risks. These options are readily available. They are even sold in stores labeled as incense. This does not mean that they are …
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Percutaneous Diagnosis of Chest, Lung Problems
… 1 day. Your doctor will tell you more. Risks and possible complications All procedures have some risk. Possible risks … Injury to other structures in the chest Chest pain Other complications as explained by your doctor When to contact your doctor Contact your doctor if any of these occur: Coughing up blood Shortness of breath Chest pain …
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Hantavirus Quiz
… You answered The correct answer is Most cases of HPS occur in rural areas. HPS was first identified in 1993. Most … mouse, the cotton rat, and the rice rat are the most common carriers in the United States. House mice, roof rats, … follow these CDC-suggested methods of prevention: Don't store food in open containers. Fix water leaks so the mice …
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Stem Cell Transplant
… by cancer treatment. Over time, these stem cells grow and become new, healthy bone marrow. Before transplant, your bone … high-dose chemotherapy. Autologous transplants are often preferred over allogeneic transplants. This is because of the … has a lot of stem cells in it. The blood is frozen and stored until it's needed by someone with a matching tissue …
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Controlling Allergens: Mold
… Not all molds cause allergy symptoms. Some of the most common molds that cause allergy symptoms are: Alternaria … (especially shower stalls) Places where fresh food is stored Refrigerator drip trays House plants Air conditioners … clean up leaves and weeds before they begin to rot. If you compost, keep compost piles away from the house. Ask someone …
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Home Infusion Therapy: Checking Your Supplies
… infusion system. Once you know what to do, treatment will become part of your daily routine. Use the checklist below to … need. If anything is missing or damaged, call the supply company right away. With infusion therapy, medicines or … It comes in a bag, or sometimes in a bottle. Be sure to store it as directed on the package. Look at the container. …
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Discharge Instructions for Epididymitis
… testicle, inside the scrotum. The epididymis collects and stores sperm made by the testicles. Epididymitis is often … passed between partners during sex. It can also be a complication of certain hospital procedures, or it can be … healthcare provider right away if any of the following occur: Increased pain or swelling in the scrotum Frequent …
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