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What is Elder Care? ... medicine, generally for adults. Geriatrician. Specially trained in elder care and in managing many ... residential care setting. Many older adults are living healthy, active, and independent lives. But as more ... elder care;elder care statistic;elder care facility;assisted living facility;residential care facility;skilled nursing facility;P00600

screening schedule is best for you. Depression All adults who have access to a clinical practice ... Who needs it How often Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes All adults starting at ... women65plus;women's health;health screenings;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;wellness exam;health counseling

parathyroid glands control the calcium level in your blood. Primary hyperparathyroidism causes high levels of ... -inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Follow all directions you're given for

nightmare over and over is called a nightmare disorder. In adults, nightmares are often connected ... sleep terrors may try crawling or walking in their sleep. If this happens, parents will need to watch

*Moving to Adult Care Teen ... an active role in your care now. For Teens: Transitioning from a Pediatrician to an Adult Care ... in one place. Think about what age you want to switch to an adult care provider. Talk to your ... adult care;adolescent medicine;61147

SMA in Children ... , typically in their 30s and 40s. It causes a walking disability. The symptoms of SMA can be caused by ... child may be able to try other SMA treatments that are still being tested in clinical trials. Talk

Clinical Depression, Teens ... the family and talk with teachers and care providers. How is major depression treated in a teen ... over-the-counter medicines, and alcohol. Keep all appointments with your teen’s healthcare ... major depression;depression;clinical depression;unipolar depression;depression, adolescence;P01614

for adults. This person is also known as a primary care provider (PCP). A PCP can diagnose and ... important to have your survivorship care plan plus all your medical records from your cancer treatment ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

misuse All adults At routine exams Blood pressure All adults Yearly checkup if your ... higher than normal, follow the advice of your healthcare provider. Breast cancer All women in ... women's health;health screening;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;women1839;health counseling

medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken ... medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you ... Almacone; Comfort Gel; Maalox Max; Maalox Plus; Mi-Acid; Mintox Plus; Aluminum Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide/Simethicone

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... better. Types of targeted therapy for ALL Several types of medicines are used in targeted ... office, infusion clinic, or in a hospital. These medicines sometimes cause an allergic reaction. This ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

, in most cases. Facts about baby teeth Correct care of a child's baby teeth (primary teeth ... important in speech development. Primary teeth aid in chewing food correctly, promoting healthy ... dental care children;oral healthcare children;dental care for children;pediatric dentistry;p00993

A child's first teeth are called baby (primary) teeth. They start to come in between 4 and 18 ... months old. In most children, all baby teeth are in place by age 3. At age 6 or 7, baby teeth ... 84694;Your Child’s Teeth;teeth, child;baby teeth;teeth, baby;primary teeth;teeth, primary;permanent teeth;teeth, permanent

medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken ... . Instructions Keep the medicine in its original container ... Viekira Pak; Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir plus Dasabuvir

heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom. This medicine can reduce the ... all the medicines you take. Do not start or stop any other medicines without first ... MG Plus Protein

health problem. Primary Sleep Disorders: Dyssomnias The term sleep disorder covers a wide range ... of conditions and symptoms. Sleep disorders can be broken down into various types. Primary ... sleep disorder;dyssomnia;period limb moveements in sleep;PLMS: central nervous system abnormality;restless leg symdrome;RLS;insomnia

Primary Polycythemia ... in adults.  Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. They can include: Headaches ... of aspirin to prevent blood clots Medicines to decrease the production of red blood cells in the

removal of part or all of the colon (colectomy) is the primary treatment for most colorectal ... ). This is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the colon and rectum. The surgical

*ALL Ch ... . ALL is a common type of blood cancer in children. It's often cured with treatment. Your child’s ... are made and mature in the bone marrow. With ALL, large numbers of abnormal, immature white blood are ... 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

care team may include: Primary healthcare provider Endocrinologist Eye care specialist ... healthcare provider has extra training in internal medicine. They focus on the diagnosis and treatment ... diabetes;diabetes treatment;health care providers;endocrinology;certified diabetes educator;exercise physiologist;dietitian;254