CT scans give detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, and when to expect results. This pamphlet is also available in French.
PL-0393-FR: Cette brochure fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes.
Cyclophosphamide is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
Cyclosporine is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus. You can get CMV at any age. You are at risk for CMV if you have had an organ transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications (medications that lower your immune system). The pamphlet outlines symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
This pamphlet describes what you, your family, friends and caregivers need to know about cytotoxic precautions. This pamphlet explains what cytotoxic precautions are, what body fluids are cytotoxic, how to handle your body wastes, what to do if your body wastes spill and what to do with the garbage.
This pamphlet explains what happens during a D and C, what to expect after, and when you can go back to your usual activities. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
During hemodialysis your blood passes through the dialysis blood lines and a dialyzer (artificial kidney), which can cause clots to form. Dalteparin stops clots from forming. This pamphlet explains how to take Dalteparin, possible side effects, and symptoms that you should mention to your nurse.
Cette brochure explique ce à quoi vous attendre pendant que vous patientez pour votre greffe de foie. Les sujets abordés comprennent l'évaluation de votre transplantation, le soutien de l'équipe, la planification des coûts, les tests courants, les résultats de l'évaluation, la période d'attente et la recherche. On y trouve de l'information sur la préparation au jour du don d'un foie, sur l'appel et sur ce à quoi vous attendre avant, pendant et après l'opération. Les complications possibles à long terme sont énumérées. This pamphlet is also available in English.
High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. If you have high blood pressure, eating healthy, balanced meals and lowering your sodium (salt) intake can help. This pamphlet outlines Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.