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Having Clavicle Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)

… ORIF is sometimes done as emergency surgery after an accident or injury. Before this procedure, a healthcare … medicines for pain as instructed. Some of these may interfere with bone healing. You can also use ice packs to help … Follow-up care Make sure to go to all of your follow-up visits. You may need to have your stitches or staples …
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Kidney Health Quiz

… products and extra fluid from the blood. Waste products come from your diet and normal breakdown of tissues. The … urine from the kidneys to the bladder; the bladder, which stores urine; 2 sphincter muscles that prevent urine from … relievers present no danger for most people when taken according to directions. But for people with some health …
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Depression and Suicide in Older Adults

… may also save a life. What is depression? Depression is a common and serious illness. It affects the way you think and … Tell them you can help them find the right treatment. Offer to go to their healthcare provider's appointment with … agency, or hospital about services. Helping at healthcare visits You can be an advocate for them at healthcare …
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Rehabilitation for Stroke

… socially, and spiritually after stroke. It helps restore you to optimal health, functioning, and well-being. … to meet your specific needs. So each person's program is different. Treatment in stroke rehab programs may include: … cost? How far away is the facility and what is the family visiting policy? What are the admission criteria? What are …
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Head and Neck Cancer: Chemotherapy

… as an injection. The treatment may be done as an outpatient visit to a hospital. This means you go home the same day. Or … If radiation therapy will be used at the same time What common medicines are used to treat head and neck cancer? The … you know what number to call with questions. Is there a different number for evenings, holidays, and weekends? It may …
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When Your Child Has Ewing Sarcoma

… Your child may need a blood transfusion or medicines to restore blood cells destroyed by treatment. Anti-nausea … can include damage to certain organs, changes in growth, fertility problems, and a higher-than-normal risk for cancer … need medical follow-up for life. This may include clinic visits, blood tests, imaging of the heart, and other scans …
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