24-Hour pH Monitoring
This pamphlet explains why and how the test is done, and how the test will feel. Information about medications, eating, drinking, and activity during the 24-hour pH monitoring test is given.
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5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is a medication often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Topics include: what does 5-ASA do, which 5-ASA you should take, how to take 5-ASA, what other medications you can take, and how 5-ASA will help.
Adalimumab Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Treatment with adalimumab may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what adalimumab is and some important aspects of therapy with this medication.
Advanced Liver Disease - Changes in Your Quality of Life
After being diagnosed with advanced liver disease you will need to make changes in your life and think about difficult treatment options. This pamphlet lists common physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that can happen when you have advanced liver disease.
After Rectal Surgery
This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, and more. A list of symptoms to watch for after surgery is included.
After Your Liver Transplant
This guide will answer many of your questions about the liver transplant process. Topics include: in the hospital, monitoring, possible complications, planning for discharge, follow-up care, taking care of yourself, and the self-medication program. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Appendectomy
This pamphlet explains what your appendix is, what will happen after your surgery, where your incisions will be, when you can shower/bathe, and when you can return to various activities. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Appendicectomie
La présente brochure vous explique ce qui se passe après votre chirurgie et comment participer à vos soins. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Après une greffe du foie
Ce guide vous aidera, vous et votre famille, à en savoir plus sur ce que vous devez faire après une greffe du foie. Les sujets traités sont les suivants : séjour à l’hôpital, surveillance, complications possibles, préparation de la sortie de l’hôpital, soins de suivi, prise en charge personnelle et programme d’automédication. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine Therapy
Azathioprine (Imuran®) or mercaptopurine may help manage an over-active immune response related to rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and certain forms of liver disease. This pamphlet will help you decide if azathioprine (Imuran®) or mercaptopurine therapy is right for you.