Hemosiderin Staining
This pamphlet explains what hemosiderin staining is and its causes, including what makes some people at a higher risk for hemosiderin staining and treatment.
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Hepatic Encephalopathy
This pamphlet explains what hepatic encephalopathy is, what can trigger it, symptoms, and treatment.
Hepatitis B Vaccine and Kidney Disease
Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. This pamphlet explains what the hepatitis B vaccine is, possible side effects, and who should not get the vaccine.
Hernia Surgery as an Outpatient
Some organs in the body (like bowels and other tissues) are held in place by a strong wall of muscle and tissue. A hernia is when the outer wall breaks open or tears, and organs fall through the opening. This pamphlet includes information about getting ready for your surgery, what to expect after, pain control, exercises, and follow-up care. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic (ongoing) condition that causes inflammation (swelling) around hair follicles (the pores in the skin where hair grows). This pamphlet explains what you can do to help lower the symptoms of HS and how HS is treated.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Blood pressure is the force of blood on the walls of your arteries as it moves. This pamphlet explains what high blood pressure is, how it is measured, and treatment.
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy - Cape Breton Regional Hospital
After week 20 of your pregnancy, high blood pressure can be linked to pre-eclampsia, a more serious condition. This pamphlet explains the symptoms to watch for if you have high blood pressure, how to check your blood pressure at home, and symptoms that need medical attention right away.
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy - South Shore Regional Hospital
After week 20 of your pregnancy, high blood pressure can be linked to pre-eclampsia, a more serious condition. This pamphlet explains the symptoms to watch for if you have high blood pressure, how to check your blood pressure at home, and symptoms that require medical attention right away.
High Energy, High Protein Diabetic Guidelines
This pamphlet gives tips to help you eat better and information about protein, energy, high sugar foods to avoid, and nutritional supplements.
High Energy, High Protein Guidelines
This pamphlet gives tips to help you eat better and information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements. Recipes and a high energy, high protein sample menu are included.