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Hodgkin Lymphoma: Stem Cell Transplant

… cancer treatment. These stem cells will grow, divide, and become new and healthy bone marrow. Before stem cell … you get chemotherapy. Autologous transplants are often preferred over allogeneic transplants. This is because there's … This blood has many stem cells. The blood is frozen and stored until it's needed by someone with a matching tissue …
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Understanding Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

… Tachycardia is a heart rate that is too fast. Syndrome is a complex group of symptoms. How to say it PAHS-cher-uhl … meals more often instead of large meals. Ask for a referral to a dietitian to help with diet changes. Compression … such as: Cooking. Cleaning. Taking a hot shower. Grocery shopping. To help with daily life: Ask for help with tasks …
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Guarding Your Health and Safety

… safe at home and work Here are some tips to follow:  Store medicines, chemicals, and sharp items out of the reach … guns and ammunition. Keep the locked ammunition in a different location than the guns. Hide the keys or combinations. If someone close to you has the potential for …
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Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators

… air from an outside source, such as an air tank or a compressor. They are used where oxygen levels may dip below … or where certain gases and vapors are highly concentrated. Common types There are three types of atmosphere-supplying … let it air-dry. When not in use, place the mask in a bag. Store it in a cool, dry place. …
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Understanding Benzodiazepine Medicine

… Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Social phobia. These medicines … may be abused and used to get high. They may be used to come down from taking stimulants. When abused, they may be … may make it harder for your body to take in the medicine. Store this medicine in a cool area. Keep it in a safe place …
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