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Patient Education Resources

1,536 Patient Education Resources

Therapeutic Apheresis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-0618

Apheresis is the process of removing blood from your body, filtering (removing) something out of the blood, and putting the filtered blood back into your body. This pamphlet outlines common types of apheresis, how apheresis is done, how to get ready for treatment, and what to expect.

Thick Nails

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WE85-2356

This pamphlet explains what a thick nail is and what causes it, including what makes some people at a higher risk for a thick nail and treatment.

Thoracentesis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WF85-0542

The pamphlet describes why a thoracentesis is done, how to get ready, where it is done, what happens before and during the thoracentesis, after care, and when to seek medical help.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (TTP)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-0724

TTP stands for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. TTP damages the lining of your blood vessels. This causes very small clots to form that can block the blood flow in your body. This pamphlet looks at causes, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent injury or bleeding problems.

Thyroid Disorders During Pregnancy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-2520

This pamphlet is for people who are pregnant or who are planning to get pregnant, and who are being tested for a thyroid disorder or have been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. It explains what causes thyroid disorders, what hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are, and possible treatments.

Thyroid Eye Disease

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-1840

This pamphlet explains how thyroid eye disease (also known as Graves’ eye disease) is diagnosed, what the treatment is, and what you can do to help. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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