A foot ulcer is an open sore that happens below the ankle. This pamphlet explains who is at risk for a diabetic foot ulcer, and how to know if you have diabetic neuropathy (a type of nerve damage that can happen if you have diabetes) or a diabetic foot ulcer. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Diet pills are medications to help you lose weight or lower your appetite. This pamphlet explains why people take diet pills, how diet pills are related to eating disorders, and what will happen if you stop taking diet pills.
Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart failure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). This pamphlet explains how to take digoxin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.
In dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), the heart muscle becomes weak. This pamphlet gives the causes of DCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Further resources also given.
This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 24 hours (1 day) after your nerve block, including strength, sensation (feeling), and movement.
This pamphlet gives instructions to help you and your family members or caregivers disconnect your pump at home. The pamphlet explains how to prevent an infection, when and how to disconnect your pump, and how to flush your port with heparin.
Ce dépliant explique le fonctionnement du DIU hormonal, son efficacité, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, ce qui se passe lors de l'insertion du DIU, ce qui se passe après, les déplacements ou la perte du DIU, ainsi que son retrait. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce dépliant explique son fonctionnement, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, ce qui se passe quand il est inséré dans l’utérus, de même que le déplacement, la perte et le retrait du DIU. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Un DAV agit comme un ventricule du cœur en pompant le sang dans l’organisme. La présente brochure décrit les types de DAV, ce qui se passe pendant l’opération, les risques et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Disulfiram is a medication that helps manage alcohol use disorder. It is prescribed for people who want to stop drinking alcohol fully. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how long you will need to take it, and possible side effects.