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Breastfeeding Your Infant in the NICU

… to accept all of this milk. So the milk you collect will be stored for future use if it's over what your baby is able to … with your baby. While expressing milk takes work and commitment, most breastfeeding parents find the process of … decrease how much milk you make. Each person stores a different amount of milk in their breasts. So the time between …
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Kaposi Sarcoma: Overview

… What is Kaposi sarcoma? Cancer starts when cells change (mutate) and grow out … diagnosed? The most common way to find KS is during a visit with a doctor. You'll be asked about your health … local or systemic. Next steps Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write …
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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

… But too much iron is toxic to your body. The excess iron is stored in your body’s tissues and organs. The body can't get … have higher levels of iron in their blood. Transferrin saturation (TS) test. This blood test measures the … steps Here are some tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Know the reason for your …
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

… doctor familiar with these conditions can often tell the difference between these diseases and NPH after special … symptoms How is normal pressure hydrocephalus treated? A commonly used treatment for NPH is surgery to place a tube, … problems. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Providing Support for the Bereaved

… cards or flowers. Preparing food. Providing childcare. Offering to help with tasks like mowing the lawn, cleaning, or … bereaved. They are also thinking about this person. It is acceptable and natural to talk about the person. Remember … the early grieving period passes. Watch for depression and complicated grief. The person may develop physical problems, …
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Occupational Therapy for Older Adults

… making meals and taking care of the home. Tasks can become harder for older adults due to an injury, a health … a bed or chair to a toilet, tub, or shower (called transferring). An OT can also help with more complex daily … more information on how occupational therapy can help you, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association . …
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Multiple Myeloma: Overview

… is the soft, inner part of some bones where all the different blood cells are made. With multiple myeloma, the … Frequent infections from having an immune system that has become weak due to fewer white blood cells (leukopenia) Easy … transplant. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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