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Patient Education Resources

1,567 Patient Education Resources

Erythropoieis-stimulating Agent (ESA) Therapy and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1493

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are a group of medications that help take the place of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO). People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may not have enough EPO coming from their kidneys to tell their body to make more red blood cells. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication, and lists possible side effects.

Esophageal Motility Pressure Studies - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0273

This test is done to look at your swallowing muscles and the pressure in your esophagus (tube that connects your mouth to your stomach). The pamphlet describes where you go for your test, how to get ready, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Esophageal Soft Eating Guidelines

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-1440

This pamphlet gives guidelines for after your surgery or dilation. It explains eating guidelines, a full liquid diet, a puree diet, an esophageal soft diet, best choices and foods to avoid, and recipes for high-protein, high-calorie drinks. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

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