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*Cancer Colorectal Screening Virtual Colonoscopy ... find polyps or colorectal cancer. There are several options available. A virtual colonoscopy every 5 ... years might be a test to consider. Virtual Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening You may ... colorectal screening;16270;virtual colonoscopy

*ALL Chemotherapy ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong ... ALL;BALLT4

carefully. Be sure to make and keep all follow-up appointments. In the hospital After your procedure ... all instructions for wound care. If you smoke, quit. If you need help stopping smoking, talk with

An amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of an arm or leg due to infection or ... injury. Amputation What is amputation? Amputation is surgery to remove all or part of an arm

Wound Care, NPWT ... Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a type of therapy to help wounds heal. Vacuum ... -Assisted Closure of a Wound What is negative pressure wound therapy or NPWT? NPWT is a type of therapy ... wound care;vacuum-assisted wound closure;VAC;wound suction;NPWT;wound therapy;wound vac;381

Human bite wounds are more likely to become infected than dog or cat bites. A healthcare ... most common site for bites. A healthcare provider should check any human bite that breaks the skin

Here are the steps for changing a surgical wound dressing. Changing a Surgical Incision Dressing ... A90846; Step-by-Step: Changing a Surgical Wound Dressing; surgical wound; wound care

surgery or other procedures to control the bleeding Wound infection When bacteria enter the site ... shock, hemorrhage, wound infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary complications, urinary ... ;hemorrhage;wound infection;deep vein thrombosis;pulmonary complication;urinary retention;reaction to anesthesia;p01390

*ALL Tests After Dx ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*ALL Tx ... on a number of factors. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices  There are many ... treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which one may work best for you? It depends ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

Here are the steps for changing a wound dressing. Changing a Wound Dressing Have trash nearby ... time. Peel towards the wound only. Throw away the old dressing. Remove and throw away the gloves. Wash ... A90853; Step-by-Step: Changing a Wound Dressing; wound care

? Traditionally, you'd go to the local emergency department, be admitted to the hospital, or make an appointment ... walk in without an appointment. Also, at an urgent-care center, you probably won't see the same ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

wound area that affects muscle tissue and bone. These wounds may cause pain, be very slow to heal ... care. Pressure injuries can take a long time to heal. Do not wait to treat a painful wound. Instead ... bone;heels;infection;points;Pressure injuries;Sepsis;skin;sore;tissue;wound;WN01826_eng

appointment. Follow all of the instructions your provider has given you after your procedure. Call if ... After percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), you will need regular follow-up appointments

scar tissue. They grow at the site of a skin wound. But they can be much larger than the wound itself ... is on the body The direction of the wound The type of injury The person's age The

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... used for ALL? Targeted therapy may be used as the first treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL ... better. Types of targeted therapy for ALL Several types of medicines are used in targeted ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

been told. Also: Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take. This includes herbs ... taking some or all of them before surgery. If you smoke, stop smoking before surgery. Smoking

*ALL Ch ... lymphoblastic leukemia. When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Your child has ... been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It's also called acute lymphocytic leukemia ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child